Clarendon Elementary School serves 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Clarendon Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarendon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clarendon Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
200 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Clarendon Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Clarendon Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1548 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
16%
53%

Black
9%
13%

White
68%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarendon Elementary School's ranking?
Clarendon Elementary School is ranked #1548 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Clarendon Elementary School?
200 students attend Clarendon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Clarendon Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarendon Elementary School?
Clarendon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarendon Elementary School offer ?
Clarendon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clarendon Elementary School part of?
Clarendon Elementary School is part of Clarendon Independent School District.
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