Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Providence 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Providence Elementary serves the eastern part of the Aubrey, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Providence Elementary School's student population of 678 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Providence 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 Providence Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#5544 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Providence Elementary School is ranked #5544 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Providence Elementary School often compared to?
Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James A Monaco by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Providence Elementary School?
678 students attend Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Providence Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Providence Elementary School offer ?
Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Providence Elementary School part of?
Providence Elementary School is part of Denton Independent School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
The methodology, structure and academic requirements are not adapted to the academic needs of the slowest children. Too many homework and jobs children do not to be considered average.
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