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Garwood Elementary School

7827 Hwy 71 S
Altair, TX 77412
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Top 30%
Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Garwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Garwood Elementary School's student population of 105 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
105 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Garwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garwood Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1847 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-69%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Garwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
58%
53%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
33%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Garwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garwood Elementary School's ranking?
Garwood Elementary School is ranked #1847 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Garwood Elementary School?
105 students attend Garwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Garwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garwood Elementary School?
Garwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garwood Elementary School offer ?
Garwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Garwood Elementary School part of?
Garwood Elementary School is part of Rice CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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