French Elementary

Summary:

French Elementary is a public elementary school located in Klein, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 846. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.

French Elementary's STAAR test scores significantly outperform the Klein Independent School District and state averages, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring 10-20 percentage points higher in reading and math. The school's 5th-grade science scores are also notably higher than the district and state. French Elementary's diverse student population is composed of 49.29% White, 11.23% African American, 24.47% Hispanic, and 9.46% Asian students, reflecting a shift towards greater racial diversity in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, French Elementary outperforms Metzler Elementary, Schultz Elementary, and Northampton Elementary in both academic performance and student racial diversity. However, Creekside Forest Elementary, a school in the neighboring Tomball Independent School District, is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking in the top 0.4% of Texas elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5802 W Rayford Rd
       Klein, TX  77389


(832) 249-4000

District: Klein Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,350 Help


Students who attend French Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hofius Intermediate
High:    Klein Oak High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  784

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.4%
Hispanic:
24.9%
African American:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details French Elementary ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.4%), Hispanic (24.9%), African American (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Klein Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at French Elementary is 15.5. 30 elementary schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at French Elementary is $8,350, which is the lowest among 33 elementary schools in the Klein Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

French Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks French Elementary 249th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See French Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Klein Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Klein Independent School District (Isd) 204th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for French Elementary

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Rank History for all students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 96.29 156th 4329 96.4%
2018 94.84 187th 4359 95.7%
2019 93.64 221st 4479 95.1%
2021 95.24 196th 4578 95.7%
2022 93.59 221st 4581 95.2%
2023 91.82 312th 4647 93.3%
2024 93.18 249th 4675 94.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.63 414th 1112 62.8%
2021 81.22 113th 961 88.2%
2022 82.19 114th 1004 88.6%
2023 87.65 72nd 1099 93.4%
2024 85.83 75th 1114 93.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.49 1101st 3226 65.9%
2019 69.34 662nd 3333 80.1%
2021 86.06 216th 3446 93.7%
2022 87.83 176th 3487 95.0%
2023 75.32 539th 3556 84.8%
2024 95.22 102nd 3638 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.30 78th 3558 97.8%
2019 69.75 581st 3684 84.2%
2021 82.10 293rd 3799 92.3%
2022 78.58 411th 3952 89.6%
2023 75.95 500th 4086 87.8%
2024 74.78 611th 4261 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.56 1062nd 4264 75.1%
2019 83.12 319th 4309 92.6%
2021 71.58 771st 4451 82.7%
2022 75.04 649th 4477 85.5%
2023 83.75 330th 4521 92.7%
2024 87.76 222nd 4560 95.1%
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Rank History for Female students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.82 212th 4306 95.1%
2019 91.25 257th 4348 94.1%
2021 93.51 216th 4499 95.2%
2022 92.87 203rd 4561 95.5%
2023 91.03 284th 4588 93.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.89 127th 3106 95.9%
2019 78.68 96th 3184 97.0%
2021 76.16 595th 3006 80.2%
2022 71.07 692nd 2958 76.6%
2023 70.85 747th 2980 74.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.67 434th 4240 89.8%
2019 69.22 831st 4295 80.7%
2021 80.71 358th 4331 91.7%
2022 76.45 555th 4461 87.6%
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Rank History for Male students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.42 170th 4319 96.1%
2019 93.41 198th 4357 95.5%
2021 94.90 176th 4498 96.1%
2022 91.78 259th 4563 94.3%
2023 89.53 353rd 4585 92.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.42 506th 1005 49.7%
2019 63.03 362nd 1009 64.1%
2021 47.13 541st 967 44.1%
2022 65.99 307th 957 67.9%
2023 65.52 365th 1015 64.0%
2024 61.57 436th 1035 57.9%
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Rank History for African American students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.51 119th 2483 95.2%
2019 95.16 53rd 2515 97.9%
2021 92.47 97th 2444 96.0%
2022 86.12 170th 2421 93.0%
2023 84.83 199th 2443 91.9%
2024 79.54 271st 2421 88.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.91 225th 4168 94.6%
2019 85.89 295th 4188 93.0%
2021 90.70 205th 4329 95.3%
2022 86.39 306th 4376 93.0%
2023 83.53 416th 4401 90.5%
2024 84.56 367th 4431 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at French Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.34 202nd 3127 93.5%
2019 85.02 262nd 3142 91.7%
2021 85.86 216th 3082 93.0%
2022 86.45 201st 3082 93.5%
2023 83.33 308th 3106 90.1%
2024 85.29 235th 3078 92.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

French Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for French Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 365 38 41 107 0 0 12 0 563
2017 425 38 49 113 0 0 24 0 649
2018 433 50 49 117 0 0 26 0 675
2019 493 52 55 145 0 0 31 0 776
2020 497 55 74 153 1 0 40 0 820
2021 463 62 73 164 1 1 37 0 801
2022 459 100 75 184 2 2 42 0 864
2023 417 95 80 207 5 2 40 0 846
2024 387 84 75 195 1 1 41 0 784

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at French Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 563 35.0 16.0 6.9
2017 649 40.4 16.0 7.7
2018 675 43.0 15.6 5.8
2019 776 49.7 15.6 8.5
2020 820 49.3 16.6 9.5
2021 801 51.4 15.5 13.6
2022 864 53.6 16.1 16.7
2023 846 50.6 16.7 22.7
2024 784 50.4 15.5 24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio French Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 563 35.0 16.0 6.9
2017 649 40.4 16.0 7.7
2018 675 43.0 15.6 5.8
2019 776 49.7 15.6 8.5
2020 820 49.3 16.6 9.5
2021 801 51.4 15.5 13.6
2022 864 53.6 16.1 16.7
2023 846 50.6 16.7 22.7
2024 784 50.4 15.5 24.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for French Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $570 (7.1%) $7,410 (92.9%) $7,980
2020 $679 (9.2%) $6,733 (90.8%) $7,412
2021 $788 (9.4%) $7,562 (90.6%) $8,350

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on French Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 312th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (French Elementary)6966
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (French Elementary)7263
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (French Elementary)6880
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (French Elementary)6778
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Klein Independent School District (Isd))4959
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (French Elementary)7077
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Klein Independent School District (Isd))5662
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (French Elementary)8382
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Klein Independent School District (Isd))6460
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (French Elementary)7855
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Klein Independent School District (Isd))5236
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students776846
 9%
African American5295
 82.7%
American Indian05
Asian5580
 45.5%
Hispanic145207
 42.8%
Pacific Islander02
White493417
 15.4%
Two or More Races3140
 29%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%22.7%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about French Elementary

Students who attend French Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hofius Intermediate
High : Klein Oak High School

Yes. French Elementary ranks in the top 5.3% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at French Elementary are 49% White, 25% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 784 students attended French Elementary.


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