Serving 938 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Farney Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farney 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
Farney Elementary School's student population of 938 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farney Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farney Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#773 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
39%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farney Elementary School's ranking?
Farney Elementary School is ranked #773 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Farney Elementary School often compared to?
Farney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sampson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Farney Elementary School?
938 students attend Farney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Farney Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farney Elementary School?
Farney Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farney Elementary School offer ?
Farney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Farney Elementary School part of?
Farney Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Farney Elementary School located?
Farney Elementary School is located in the Cypress Point neighborhood of Cypress, TX.
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