Hempstead Elementary School
Tel:
(979)826-2452
- Hempstead Elementary School serves 910 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Hempstead Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hempstead Elementary School's student population of 910 students has grown by 194% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 136% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 910 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Hempstead Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hempstead Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall School Rank | #6741 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 78% |
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Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 72% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 57% | 52% |
Black | 32% | 13% |
White | 10% | 28% |
Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups | ![]() | ![]() |
Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.41 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hempstead Isd School District |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hempstead Elementary School is Hempstead High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hempstead Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hempstead Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hempstead Hempstead High School Grades: 9-12 | 430 students
0.6 miles
801 Donaho
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979)826-3331 0.6 9-12 430 - Hempstead Hempstead Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 293 students
0.8 miles
2532 9th St
Hempstead, TX 77445
(979)826-2530 0.8 6-8 293 - Waller H T Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
5.5 miles
University Dr At Owens Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936)857-3336 5.5 PK-5 382 - Waller Fields Store Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 688 students
9.5 miles
31670 Giboney Rd
Waller, TX 77484
(936)931-4050 9.5 PK-5 688 - Waller Waller J J A E P Alternative School
Grades: 9 | 1 students
9.5 miles
1918 Key St
Waller, TX 77484
(936)931-3685 9.5 9 1
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