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Commonwealth Elementary School

4909 Commonwealth Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479

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Tel: (281) 634-5120

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Commonwealth Elementary School serves 1,013 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Commonwealth Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,013 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Commonwealth Elementary School's student population of 1,013 students has grown by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

1,013 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Commonwealth Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Commonwealth Elementary School is 0.47, 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

#68 out of 8043 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Commonwealth Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Commonwealth 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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Commonwealth 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 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Commonwealth 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

71%

Hispanic

53%

Black

13%

White

14%

26%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Commonwealth 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

0.47

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Commonwealth 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

56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Commonwealth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fort Bend 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 Commonwealth Elementary School's ranking?

Commonwealth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

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

88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).

How many students attend Commonwealth Elementary School?

1,013 students attend Commonwealth Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Commonwealth Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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

Commonwealth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Commonwealth Elementary School offer ?

Commonwealth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Commonwealth Elementary School part of?

Commonwealth Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,013 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education