Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, China 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for CHINA EL covers approximately 156.6 square miles in the southern part of China, TX, with most areas within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, and the furthest edge located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
China Elementary School's student population of 600 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
China 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 China Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#3708 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 China Elementary School's ranking?
China Elementary School is ranked #3708 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are China Elementary School often compared to?
China Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vidor Elementary School, Oak Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend China Elementary School?
600 students attend China Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of China Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of China Elementary School?
China Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does China Elementary School offer ?
China Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is China Elementary School part of?
China Elementary School is part of Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District.
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