Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Kountze 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Attendance Zone: KOUNTZE EL's attendance zone covers the entire Kountze school district, encompassing approximately 254.1 square miles in Kountze, TX. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 8.2 miles, with the furthest edge reaching 18.4 miles, and typical drive times to the school range from 15 to 20 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kountze Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kountze Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Kountze Elementary School?
336 students attend Kountze Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kountze Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kountze Elementary School?
Kountze Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kountze Elementary School offer ?
Kountze Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kountze Elementary School part of?
Kountze Elementary School is part of Kountze Independent School District.
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