Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Friendship 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Friendship Elementary serves the southwest part of Keller, TX, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Friendship 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 Friendship Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#5063 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
9%
6%
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Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
25%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
31%
24%
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Two or more races
13%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Elementary School is ranked #5063 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Friendship Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Star 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 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
464 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Friendship Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Keller Independent School District.
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