Serving 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lula Belle Goodman 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 37% (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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lula Belle Goodman Elementary serves the southeast part of Fresno, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School's student population of 857 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
857 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Lula Belle Goodman 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 Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#5527 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
54%
Black
30%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School's ranking?
Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School is ranked #5527 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School often compared to?
Lula Belle Goodman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary School, Walter Moses Burton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% 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 Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School?
857 students attend Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School?
Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School offer ?
Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School part of?
Lula Belle Goodman Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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