Serving 814 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Francone Elementary School's student population of 814 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francone Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#5224 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
38%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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 #5224 out of 8,188 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
814 students attend Francone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Francone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 ISD 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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