Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bess Brannen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bess Brannen Elementary serves the northwest part of Freeport, TX, covering an area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bess Brannen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bess Brannen Elementary School's student population of 747 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
747 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings
Bess Brannen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bess Brannen Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 1989)
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
38%
54%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
52%
24%
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Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1992–2025
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Show full history, 1999–2024
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bess Brannen Elementary School's ranking?
Bess Brannen Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bess Brannen Elementary School often compared to?
Bess Brannen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School, A P Beutel Elementary School, Barrow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bess Brannen Elementary School?
747 students attend Bess Brannen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bess Brannen Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bess Brannen Elementary School?
Bess Brannen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bess Brannen Elementary School offer ?
Bess Brannen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bess Brannen Elementary School part of?
Bess Brannen Elementary School is part of Brazosport Independent School District.
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