Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colonial Hills 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Colonial Hills Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonial Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Hills Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7053 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Colonial Hills Elementary School is ranked #7053 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Colonial Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Colonial Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonies North Elementary School, Howsman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Colonial Hills Elementary School?
620 students attend Colonial Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Colonial Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Hills Elementary School?
Colonial Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Hills Elementary School offer ?
Colonial Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colonial Hills Elementary School part of?
Colonial Hills Elementary School is part of North East Independent School District.
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