Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Settlers Way Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Settlers Way Elementary serves the southwest part of Sugar Land, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 3.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Settlers Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Settlers Way Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
698 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Settlers Way Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Settlers Way Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1067 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
42%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Settlers Way Elementary School's ranking?
Settlers Way Elementary School is ranked #1067 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Settlers Way Elementary School often compared to?
Settlers Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Commonwealth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Settlers Way Elementary School?
698 students attend Settlers Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Settlers Way Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Settlers Way Elementary School?
Settlers Way Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Settlers Way Elementary School offer ?
Settlers Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Settlers Way Elementary School part of?
Settlers Way Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Settlers Way Elementary School located?
Settlers Way Elementary School is located in the Chimneystone neighborhood of Sugar Land, TX.
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