Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chireno Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CHIRENO EL's attendance zone covers the entire Chireno, TX school district, encompassing approximately 99.9 square miles. Most families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chireno Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chireno Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chireno Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#4645 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
73%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chireno Elementary School's ranking?
Chireno Elementary School is ranked #4645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chireno Elementary School often compared to?
Chireno Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chireno High School, Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Chireno Elementary School?
245 students attend Chireno Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Chireno Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chireno Elementary School?
Chireno Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chireno Elementary School offer ?
Chireno Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chireno Elementary School part of?
Chireno Elementary School is part of Chireno Independent School District.
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