Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grapeland 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Grapeland Elementary covers the entire school district in Grapeland, TX, encompassing approximately 227.5 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 15.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grapeland Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Sandie Pride Never Dies
School Rankings
Grapeland 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 Grapeland Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
20%
13%
White
66%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sandies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grapeland Elementary School's ranking?
Grapeland Elementary School is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Grapeland Elementary School often compared to?
Grapeland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crockett Elementary School, Kennard Isd, Lovelady Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Grapeland Elementary School?
325 students attend Grapeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grapeland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grapeland Elementary School?
Grapeland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grapeland Elementary School offer ?
Grapeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grapeland Elementary School part of?
Grapeland Elementary School is part of Grapeland Independent School District.
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