The Panda Path School serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Panda Path School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Panda Path School's student population of 176 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Panda Path School is 0.19, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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
How many students attend The Panda Path School?
176 students attend The Panda Path School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of The Panda Path School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Panda Path School?
The Panda Path School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Panda Path School offer ?
The Panda Path School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Panda Path School part of?
The Panda Path School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is The Panda Path School located?
The Panda Path School is located in the Spring Branch Central neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Spring Branch Central.
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