Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Susie Fuentes 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Susie Fuentes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Susie Fuentes Elementary School's student population of 650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Susie Fuentes 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 Susie Fuentes Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#4522 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susie Fuentes Elementary School's ranking?
Susie Fuentes Elementary School is ranked #4522 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Susie Fuentes Elementary School often compared to?
Susie Fuentes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kyle Elementary School, Tobias Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Susie Fuentes Elementary School?
650 students attend Susie Fuentes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Susie Fuentes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susie Fuentes Elementary School?
Susie Fuentes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Susie Fuentes Elementary School offer ?
Susie Fuentes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Susie Fuentes Elementary School part of?
Susie Fuentes Elementary School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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