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Ft Sam Houston Elementary School

4351 Nursery Rd
Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234

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Ft Sam Houston Elementary School serves 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 804 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School's student population of 804 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

804 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

63 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Ft Sam Houston 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#1755 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

47%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

29%

53%

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Black

14%

13%

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White

42%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.64

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

23%

56%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

13%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

FT Sam Houston Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ft Sam Houston Elementary School's ranking?

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Ft Sam Houston Elementary School?

804 students attend Ft Sam Houston Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Ft Sam Houston Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft Sam Houston Elementary School?

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Ft Sam Houston Elementary School offer ?

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Ft Sam Houston Elementary School part of?

Ft Sam Houston Elementary School is part of FT Sam Houston Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 804 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education