Serving 926 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H F Mcneill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher 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 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: H F McNeill Elementary serves the northern part of Richmond, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H F Mcneill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
H F Mcneill Elementary School's student population of 926 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
926 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
H F Mcneill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H F Mcneill Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#526 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H F Mcneill Elementary School's ranking?
H F Mcneill Elementary School is ranked #526 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H F Mcneill Elementary School often compared to?
H F Mcneill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juan Seguin Elementary School, Barbara Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H F Mcneill Elementary School?
926 students attend H F Mcneill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of H F Mcneill Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H F Mcneill Elementary School?
H F Mcneill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H F Mcneill Elementary School offer ?
H F Mcneill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is H F Mcneill Elementary School part of?
H F Mcneill Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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