Serving 1,260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rennell Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: RENNELL EL serves the west part of Cypress, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rennell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rennell Elementary School's student population of 1,260 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rennell Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rennell Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#497 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Rennell Elementary School's ranking?
Rennell Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rennell Elementary School often compared to?
Rennell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warner Elementary School, Pope Elementary School, Postma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rennell Elementary School?
1,260 students attend Rennell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Rennell Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rennell Elementary School?
Rennell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rennell Elementary School offer ?
Rennell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rennell Elementary School part of?
Rennell Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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