Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Caney 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 40% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Caney Elementary serves the northwest area of New Caney, TX, encompassing approximately 13.7 square miles. Most students reside within 5-10 minutes of the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Caney Elementary School's student population of 787 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
787 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
At New Caney Elementary we will be Safe, be Respectful, be Responsible, and be Successful.
School Rankings
New Caney 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 New Caney Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#6074 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
68%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
23%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Caney Elementary School's ranking?
New Caney Elementary School is ranked #6074 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend New Caney Elementary School?
787 students attend New Caney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of New Caney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Caney Elementary School?
New Caney Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Caney Elementary School offer ?
New Caney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is New Caney Elementary School part of?
New Caney Elementary School is part of New Caney Independent School District.
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