Timber Lakes Elementary School

15450 Harrington Dr
New Caney, TX 77357
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 947 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Timber Lakes 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 947 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Timber Lakes Elementary School's student population of 947 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
947 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers

School Rankings

Timber Lakes 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 Timber Lakes Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7097 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
44%
35%
51%
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
54%
Black
14%
13%
White
33%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
67%
0.65
(22-23)
15.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timber Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Timber Lakes Elementary School is ranked #7097 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Timber Lakes Elementary School?
947 students attend Timber Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Timber Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timber Lakes Elementary School?
Timber Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timber Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Timber Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Timber Lakes Elementary School part of?
Timber Lakes Elementary School is part of Splendora Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 947 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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