Serving 575 students in grades 3-5, Jowell 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jowell Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Jowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jowell Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#5354 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
7%
25%
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
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jowell Elementary School's ranking?
Jowell Elementary School is ranked #5354 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jowell Elementary School often compared to?
Jowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birkes Elementary School, Bunker Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jowell Elementary School?
575 students attend Jowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jowell Elementary School?
Jowell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jowell Elementary School offer ?
Jowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Jowell Elementary School part of?
Jowell Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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