Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Country Place Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Country Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Country Place Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Country Place Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Country Place Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1564 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
37%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Country Place Elementary School's ranking?
Country Place Elementary School is ranked #1564 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Country Place Elementary School often compared to?
Country Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jerry R Junkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Country Place Elementary School?
405 students attend Country Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Country Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Country Place Elementary School?
Country Place Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Country Place Elementary School offer ?
Country Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Country Place Elementary School part of?
Country Place Elementary School is part of Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Country Place Elementary School located?
Country Place Elementary School is located in the Southwest Carrollton neighborhood of Carrollton, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Southwest Carrollton.
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