Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Greenwood 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 822 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Greenwood 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
47%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
822 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Greenwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Greenwood ISD School District.
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