Point Comfort Elementary School serves 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
69%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Point Comfort Elementary School?
78 students attend Point Comfort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Point Comfort Elementary School students are White, and 31% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Comfort Elementary School?
Point Comfort Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Point Comfort Elementary School offer ?
Point Comfort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Point Comfort Elementary School part of?
Point Comfort Elementary School is part of Calhoun County Independent School District.
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