Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kemp-carver 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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-4
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kemp-carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kemp-carver Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kemp-carver 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 Kemp-carver Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#6080 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
65%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
8%
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
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemp-carver Elementary School's ranking?
Kemp-carver Elementary School is ranked #6080 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kemp-carver Elementary School often compared to?
Kemp-carver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kemp-carver Elementary School?
504 students attend Kemp-carver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kemp-carver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kemp-carver Elementary School?
Kemp-carver Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp-carver Elementary School offer ?
Kemp-carver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kemp-carver Elementary School part of?
Kemp-carver Elementary School is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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