Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Champion Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Champion Elementary serves the southeast part of Brownsville, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Champion Elementary School's student population of 710 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
710 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
To accomplish this vision, Champion Elementary will provide a challenging and rigorous curriculum for all students.
School Rankings
Champion 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 Champion Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#3619 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champion Elementary School's ranking?
Champion Elementary School is ranked #3619 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Champion Elementary School?
710 students attend Champion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Champion Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Champion Elementary School?
Champion Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Champion Elementary School offer ?
Champion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Champion Elementary School part of?
Champion Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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