Jo Ann Ford Elementary School
Jo Ann Ford Elementary School serves 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Jo Ann Ford Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jo Ann Ford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Jo Ann Ford Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 565 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jo Ann Ford Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jo Ann Ford Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #863 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 74% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Georgetown Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jo Ann Ford Elementary School is Williamson County Core-jjaep (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Douglas Benold Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Village Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Georgetown Village Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 555 students10
1.1 miles
400 Village Commons
Georgetown, TX 78633
(512) 943-5140 1.1 PK-5 555 - Georgetown Douglas Benold Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 891 students10
2.6 miles
3407 Nw Blvd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5090 2.6 6-8 891 - Georgetown Frost Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 355 students10
2.7 miles
711 Lakeway Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 943-5020 2.7 PK-5 355 - Georgetown Williamson County Core-jjaep Alternative School Grades: 7-11 | 6 students
2.7 miles
603 Lakeway Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 948-4005 2.7 7-11 6 - Georgetown Gateway Technical High School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 102 students10
2.8 miles
2951 Williams Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 868-5299 2.8 9-12 102
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