Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FAIN EL serves the southern part of Wichita Falls, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 2.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fain Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fain 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 Fain Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#3022 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
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)13.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Fain Elementary School's ranking?
Fain Elementary School is ranked #3022 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fain Elementary School often compared to?
Fain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fowler Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, Denver Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fain Elementary School?
430 students attend Fain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Fain Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fain Elementary School?
Fain Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fain Elementary School offer ?
Fain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fain Elementary School part of?
Fain Elementary School is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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