Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Krause 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Krause Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brenham school district, covering approximately 461.3 square miles. The zone is located in Brenham, TX, with an average distance of 12.7 miles from the school to its outer edges and a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Krause Elementary School's student population of 655 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
655 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Krause 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 Krause Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#6031 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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)11.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Krause Elementary School's ranking?
Krause Elementary School is ranked #6031 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Krause Elementary School often compared to?
Krause Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alton Elementary School, Brenham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Krause Elementary School?
655 students attend Krause Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Krause Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Krause Elementary School?
Krause Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Krause Elementary School offer ?
Krause Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Krause Elementary School part of?
Krause Elementary School is part of Brenham Independent School District.
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