Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francone 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Francone Elementary serves the eastern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge reaching up to 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Francone Elementary School's student population of 734 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Francone 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 Francone Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#4901 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)20.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Francone Elementary School's ranking?
Francone Elementary School is ranked #4901 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Francone Elementary School often compared to?
Francone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willbern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Francone Elementary School?
734 students attend Francone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Francone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francone Elementary School?
Francone Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francone Elementary School offer ?
Francone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Francone Elementary School part of?
Francone Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Francone Elementary School located?
Francone Elementary School is located in the Harvest Bend The Village neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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