Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sarah Strinden Elementary School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah Strinden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sarah Strinden Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Rankings
Sarah Strinden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah Strinden Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#3852 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
36%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
44%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Wolf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Strinden Elementary School's ranking?
Sarah Strinden Elementary School is ranked #3852 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sarah Strinden Elementary School often compared to?
Sarah Strinden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sarah Strinden Elementary School?
512 students attend Sarah Strinden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sarah Strinden Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Strinden Elementary School?
Sarah Strinden Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sarah Strinden Elementary School offer ?
Sarah Strinden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sarah Strinden Elementary School part of?
Sarah Strinden Elementary School is part of Pineywoods Community Academy School District.
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