Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Criswell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kathryn Wolfe Criswell Elementary serves the northern part of Forney, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Criswell Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
549 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Criswell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Criswell Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#3815 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)20.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Criswell Elementary School's ranking?
Criswell Elementary School is ranked #3815 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Criswell Elementary School often compared to?
Criswell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henderson Elementary School, Blackburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Criswell Elementary School?
549 students attend Criswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Criswell Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Criswell Elementary School?
Criswell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Criswell Elementary School offer ?
Criswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Criswell Elementary School part of?
Criswell Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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