Serving 845 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackie Mae Townsell 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 was 29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
845 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6472 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-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 Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School's ranking?
Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School is ranked #6472 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School?
845 students attend Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School?
Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School offer ?
Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School part of?
Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School is part of Irving Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School located?
Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary School is located in the Las Colinas neighborhood of Irving, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Las Colinas.
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