Serving 719 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jarrell 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JARRELL EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Jarrell, TX, covering approximately 82 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.7 miles and the furthest edge located 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jarrell Elementary School's student population of 719 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
719 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jarrell 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 Jarrell Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5488 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Jarrell Elementary School's ranking?
Jarrell Elementary School is ranked #5488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jarrell Elementary School often compared to?
Jarrell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tobias Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jarrell Elementary School?
719 students attend Jarrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jarrell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jarrell Elementary School?
Jarrell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jarrell Elementary School offer ?
Jarrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jarrell Elementary School part of?
Jarrell Elementary School is part of Jarrell Independent School District.
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