Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Garwood Elementary School's student population of 120 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Garwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garwood 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
#1641 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
57%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
32%
24%
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
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garwood Elementary School's ranking?
Garwood Elementary School is ranked #1641 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garwood Elementary School?
120 students attend Garwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Garwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Garwood Elementary School?
Garwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garwood Elementary School offer ?
Garwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garwood Elementary School part of?
Garwood Elementary School is part of Rice CISD School District.
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