Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kinder Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinder Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kinder Ranch Elementary School's student population of 593 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kinder Ranch 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 Kinder Ranch Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#877 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
38%
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
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinder Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Kinder Ranch Elementary School is ranked #877 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kinder Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Kinder Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Mill Elementary School, Hernandez Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kinder Ranch Elementary School?
593 students attend Kinder Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kinder Ranch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinder Ranch Elementary School?
Kinder Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kinder Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Kinder Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kinder Ranch Elementary School part of?
Kinder Ranch Elementary School is part of Comal Independent School District.
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