Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Crosby 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 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: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crosby Elementary serves the northeast part of Forney, TX, covering an area of approximately 13.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crosby Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crosby 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 Crosby Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#6838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Crosby Elementary School's ranking?
Crosby Elementary School is ranked #6838 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Crosby Elementary School often compared to?
Crosby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackburn Elementary School, Barbara Walker Elementary School, Lewis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Crosby Elementary School?
452 students attend Crosby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Crosby Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crosby Elementary School?
Crosby Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crosby Elementary School offer ?
Crosby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Crosby Elementary School part of?
Crosby Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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