Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Freeport 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 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freeport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Freeport Elementary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Freeport Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Freeport Elementary School?
579 students attend Freeport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Freeport Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freeport Elementary School?
Freeport Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freeport Elementary School offer ?
Freeport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Freeport Elementary School part of?
Freeport Elementary School is part of Brazosport Independent School District.
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