Serving 765 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Timberwood Park 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 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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: 765 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timberwood Park 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
Timberwood Park Elementary School's student population of 765 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Timberwood Park 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 Timberwood Park 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
#237 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
52%
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
7%
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 Timberwood Park Elementary School's ranking?
Timberwood Park Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Timberwood Park Elementary School?
765 students attend Timberwood Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Timberwood Park Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 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 Timberwood Park Elementary School?
Timberwood Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timberwood Park Elementary School offer ?
Timberwood Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Timberwood Park Elementary School part of?
Timberwood Park Elementary School is part of Comal Independent School District.
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