Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bess Race 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bess Race Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bess Race Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Bess Race Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bess Race Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#4751 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
51%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Bess Race Elementary School's ranking?
Bess Race Elementary School is ranked #4751 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bess Race Elementary School often compared to?
Bess Race Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deer Creek 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 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bess Race Elementary School?
672 students attend Bess Race Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bess Race Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bess Race Elementary School?
Bess Race Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bess Race Elementary School offer ?
Bess Race Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bess Race Elementary School part of?
Bess Race Elementary School is part of Crowley Independent School District.
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