Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sul Ross Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SUL ROSS EL serves the southern part of Bryan, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sul Ross Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sul Ross 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 Sul Ross Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#4171 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
34%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
25%
24%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sul Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Sul Ross Elementary School is ranked #4171 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sul Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Sul Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sul Ross Elementary School?
476 students attend Sul Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Sul Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sul Ross Elementary School?
Sul Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sul Ross Elementary School offer ?
Sul Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sul Ross Elementary School part of?
Sul Ross Elementary School is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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