French Elementary School (Closed 2012)

French Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(10-11)
≥95%
84%
(10-11)
≥95%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
53%
Black
94%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend French Elementary School?
481 students attend French Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of French Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of French Elementary School?
French Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does French Elementary School offer ?
French Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is French Elementary School part of?
French Elementary School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.

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