Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colony Bend Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colony Bend Elementary serves the west part of Sugar Land, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colony Bend Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Colony Bend Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
FBISD exists to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine
School Rankings
Colony Bend Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colony Bend Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#1038 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
30%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 Colony Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Colony Bend Elementary School is ranked #1038 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Colony Bend Elementary School often compared to?
Colony Bend Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School, Colony Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Colony Bend Elementary School?
526 students attend Colony Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Colony Bend Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colony Bend Elementary School?
Colony Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colony Bend Elementary School offer ?
Colony Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colony Bend Elementary School part of?
Colony Bend Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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