Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crane 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CRANE EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire Crane, TX school district, covering approximately 785.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 29.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crane Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crane 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 Crane Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#5364 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
9%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crane Elementary School's ranking?
Crane Elementary School is ranked #5364 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Crane Elementary School?
625 students attend Crane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Crane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crane Elementary School?
Crane Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crane Elementary School offer ?
Crane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crane Elementary School part of?
Crane Elementary School is part of Crane Independent School District.
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