Friona Primary serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friona Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Friona Primary's student population of 230 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friona Primary is 0.17, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
91%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Friona Primary often compared to?
Friona Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Farwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Friona Primary?
230 students attend Friona Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Friona Primary students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friona Primary?
Friona Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friona Primary offer ?
Friona Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Friona Primary part of?
Friona Primary is part of Friona Independent School District.
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