Jensen Elementary School
Tel:
(713)740-0608
- Jensen Elementary School serves 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (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 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Jensen Elementary School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 700 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jensen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jensen Elementary School is 0.34, which is less 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 | #1890 out of 7,879 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 52% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 8% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasadena Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jensen Elementary School is Guidance Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Guidance Center (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fisher Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pasadena Fisher Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 763 students
0.6 miles
2920 Watters Rd
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713)740-0552 0.6 PK-4 763 - Pasadena Guidance Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.7 miles
310 Bayshore
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713)740-0792 0.7 6-12 n/a - Pasadena Park View Intermediate School Grades: 7-8 | 629 students
0.8 miles
3003 Dabney Dr
Pasadena, TX 77502
(713)740-0460 0.8 7-8 629 - Pasadena Golden Acres Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 465 students
1.0 miles
5232 Sycamore
Pasadena, TX 77503
(713)740-0600 1.0 PK-4 465 - Pasadena Turner Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 622 students
1.0 miles
4333 Lily St
Pasadena, TX 77501
(713)740-0768 1.0 PK-4 622
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