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Childress Elementary School

300 3rd St S E
Childress, TX 79201

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Tel: (940) 937-6313

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Childress Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Childress Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Childress Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Childress Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

448 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Childress Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Childress 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#1664 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Childress Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Childress Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Childress Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Childress Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

39%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Childress Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

51%

26%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Childress Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Childress Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Childress Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Childress Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Childress Elementary School's ranking?

Childress Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Childress Elementary School?

448 students attend Childress Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Childress Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Childress Elementary School?

Childress Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Childress Elementary School offer ?

Childress Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Childress Elementary School part of?

Childress Elementary School is part of Childress Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education