Colonial Heights Elementary School serves 141 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Colonial Heights Elementary School's student population of 141 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Colonial Heights Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Colonial Heights Elementary School?
141 students attend Colonial Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Colonial Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Heights Elementary School?
Colonial Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Heights Elementary School offer ?
Colonial Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Colonial Heights Elementary School part of?
Colonial Heights Elementary School is part of Brownfield Independent School District.
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