Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Brenham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brenham El's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 461.3 square miles around Brenham, TX. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brenham Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brenham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brenham 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
#3384 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brenham Elementary School's ranking?
Brenham Elementary School is ranked #3384 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Brenham Elementary School often compared to?
Brenham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alton Elementary School, Krause Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Brenham Elementary School?
512 students attend Brenham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Brenham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brenham Elementary School?
Brenham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brenham Elementary School offer ?
Brenham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Brenham Elementary School part of?
Brenham Elementary School is part of Brenham Independent School District.
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