Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bess Campbell Elementary serves the east part of Sugar Land, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bess Campbell Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bess Campbell Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bess Campbell Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#41 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
15%
13%
White
47%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bess Campbell Elementary School's ranking?
Bess Campbell Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bess Campbell Elementary School often compared to?
Bess Campbell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susanna Dickinson Elementary School, Commonwealth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bess Campbell Elementary School?
580 students attend Bess Campbell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bess Campbell Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bess Campbell Elementary School?
Bess Campbell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bess Campbell Elementary School offer ?
Bess Campbell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bess Campbell Elementary School part of?
Bess Campbell Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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