Fonwood Elementary School serves 729 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
729 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)49%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)63%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Fonwood Elementary School?
729 students attend Fonwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Fonwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fonwood Elementary School?
Fonwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fonwood Elementary School offer ?
Fonwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fonwood Elementary School part of?
Fonwood Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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