Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swenke Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swenke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Swenke Elementary School's student population of 940 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swenke Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swenke Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#321 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
61%
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
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swenke Elementary School's ranking?
Swenke Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Swenke Elementary School often compared to?
Swenke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Swenke Elementary School?
940 students attend Swenke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Swenke Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swenke Elementary School?
Swenke Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swenke Elementary School offer ?
Swenke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Swenke Elementary School part of?
Swenke Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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