Serving 1,229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Deretchin Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deretchin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Deretchin Elementary School's student population of 1,229 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Deretchin Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deretchin Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#228 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
41%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deretchin Elementary School's ranking?
Deretchin Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Deretchin Elementary School often compared to?
Deretchin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Deretchin Elementary School?
1,229 students attend Deretchin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Deretchin Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deretchin Elementary School?
Deretchin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deretchin Elementary School offer ?
Deretchin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Deretchin Elementary School part of?
Deretchin Elementary School is part of Conroe Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Deretchin Elementary School located?
Deretchin Elementary School is located in the Sterling Ridge neighborhood of Spring, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Sterling Ridge.
School Reviews
Review Deretchin Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
