Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W T Francisco Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3936 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
18%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W T Francisco Elementary School's ranking?
W T Francisco Elementary School is ranked #3936 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W T Francisco Elementary School?
368 students attend W T Francisco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of W T Francisco Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W T Francisco Elementary School?
W T Francisco Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W T Francisco Elementary School offer ?
W T Francisco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W T Francisco Elementary School part of?
W T Francisco Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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