Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fannindel 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fannindel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fannindel Elementary School's student population of 83 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fannindel 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 Fannindel Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#7466 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
40%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fannindel Elementary School's ranking?
Fannindel Elementary School is ranked #7466 out of 8,188 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fannindel Elementary School?
83 students attend Fannindel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Fannindel Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fannindel Elementary School?
Fannindel Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fannindel Elementary School offer ?
Fannindel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fannindel Elementary School part of?
Fannindel Elementary School is part of Fannindel Independent School District.
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