Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jennie Reid Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 64% 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: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Jennie Reid Elementary serves the west part of La Porte, TX, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jennie Reid Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engaging all students in partnership with family and community to become informed, compassionate, global citizens.
School Rankings
Jennie Reid Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennie Reid 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
#2008 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)17.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 Jennie Reid Elementary School's ranking?
Jennie Reid Elementary School is ranked #2008 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jennie Reid Elementary School often compared to?
Jennie Reid Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jennie Reid Elementary School?
403 students attend Jennie Reid Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jennie Reid Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jennie Reid Elementary School?
Jennie Reid Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jennie Reid Elementary School offer ?
Jennie Reid Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jennie Reid Elementary School part of?
Jennie Reid Elementary School is part of La Porte Independent School District.
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