Townewest Elementary

Summary:

Townewest Elementary is a public elementary school in Sugar Land, Texas, serving 543 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District, which is ranked 356 out of 968 districts in the state.

Townewest Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.47% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Math, compared to 47.75% for the district. The school's performance is especially low for students with special education needs, English language learners, and economically disadvantaged students.

Interestingly, the nearby Rita Drabek Elementary and Barrington Place Elementary, which are also part of the Fort Bend Independent School District, significantly outperform Townewest Elementary on STAAR assessments. In contrast, the nearby schools in the Alief Independent School District, such as Kennedy Elementary, Alexander Elementary, and Liestman Elementary, have similar or lower academic performance compared to Townewest Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13927 Old Richmond Rd
       Sugar Land, TX  77498-1501


(281) 634-4480

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3638th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,009 Help


Students who attend Townewest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sugar Land Middle
High:    Kempner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.7%
African American:
10.2%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Townewest Elementary ranks worse than 77.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 37th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.7%), African American (10.2%), Asian (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Townewest Elementary is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 47 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Townewest Elementary is $13,009, which is the 12th highest among 47 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Townewest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Townewest Elementary 3638th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Townewest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) 356th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Townewest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.95 1395th 3465 59.7%
2005 63.24 1358th 3475 60.9%
2006 58.73 1601st 3476 53.9%
2007 46.37 2393rd 3724 35.7%
2008 47.39 2314th 3768 38.6%
2009 32.38 3099th 3884 20.2%
2010 45.30 2570th 3937 34.7%
2011 33.22 3250th 4095 20.6%
2012 49.88 2292nd 4206 45.5%
2013 55.24 1993rd 4221 52.8%
2014 58.20 1871st 4260 56.1%
2015 47.73 2455th 4320 43.2%
2016 45.25 2535th 4286 40.9%
2017 28.12 3265th 4329 24.6%
2018 27.30 3356th 4359 23.0%
2019 32.08 3199th 4479 28.6%
2021 33.04 2969th 4578 35.1%
2022 32.02 3252nd 4581 29.0%
2023 25.69 3644th 4647 21.6%
2024 26.84 3638th 4675 22.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.35 2407th 3226 25.4%
2019 38.03 2215th 3333 33.5%
2021 45.96 1696th 3446 50.8%
2022 43.33 2045th 3487 41.4%
2023 39.21 2303rd 3556 35.2%
2024 46.01 1850th 3638 49.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.03 3212th 3558 9.7%
2019 19.89 3447th 3684 6.4%
2021 46.69 1601st 3799 57.9%
2022 34.52 2694th 3952 31.8%
2023 24.54 3514th 4086 14.0%
2024 42.94 2357th 4261 44.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 3284th 4264 23.0%
2019 42.14 2634th 4309 38.9%
2021 36.58 2953rd 4451 33.7%
2022 42.69 2639th 4477 41.1%
2023 36.91 3096th 4521 31.5%
2024 42.18 2724th 4560 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.26 3415th 4306 20.7%
2019 39.29 2715th 4348 37.6%
2021 34.92 2868th 4499 36.3%
2022 27.10 3611th 4561 20.8%
2023 24.20 3788th 4588 17.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.13 2220th 4240 47.6%
2019 51.25 1891st 4295 56.0%
2021 48.23 1969th 4331 54.5%
2022 47.96 2242nd 4461 49.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.82 3252nd 4319 24.7%
2019 28.01 3409th 4357 21.8%
2021 34.34 2886th 4498 35.8%
2022 36.73 2943rd 4563 35.5%
2023 33.85 3141st 4585 31.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 595th 1005 40.8%
2019 52.03 535th 1009 47.0%
2021 6.17 933rd 967 3.5%
2022 39.48 688th 957 28.1%
2023 65.66 363rd 1015 64.2%
2024 48.76 631st 1035 39.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.13 648th 2483 73.9%
2019 57.72 856th 2515 66.0%
2021 47.19 1137th 2444 53.5%
2022 49.14 1122nd 2421 53.7%
2023 30.25 1834th 2443 24.9%
2024 38.55 1534th 2421 36.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.02 3756th 4168 9.9%
2019 27.51 3435th 4188 18.0%
2021 40.28 2559th 4329 40.9%
2022 30.03 3416th 4376 21.9%
2023 24.68 3696th 4401 16.0%
2024 32.90 3233rd 4431 27.0%
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Rank History for White students at Townewest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.72 3080th 3127 1.5%
2019 7.79 3080th 3142 2.0%
2022 23.35 2636th 3082 14.5%
2023 21.12 2713th 3106 12.7%
2024 19.51 2747th 3078 10.8%
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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.

Townewest Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Townewest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 528 44 158 111 2 n/a n/a 0 843
1989 562 78 168 117 1 n/a n/a 0 926
1990 620 81 169 136 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
1991 482 75 155 114 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1992 452 88 145 120 2 n/a n/a 0 807
1993 443 97 169 135 1 n/a n/a 0 845
1994 426 108 160 125 3 n/a n/a 0 822
1995 352 120 133 177 2 n/a n/a 0 784
1996 352 120 133 177 2 n/a n/a 0 784
1997 318 124 115 203 2 n/a n/a 0 762
1998 265 130 108 205 3 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 248 133 102 207 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2000 214 127 112 229 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2001 193 144 109 225 5 n/a n/a 0 676
2002 122 150 92 244 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2003 122 150 92 244 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2004 139 163 91 336 1 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 115 156 95 363 1 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 111 166 92 404 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2007 92 159 104 423 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2008 92 171 103 477 0 n/a n/a 0 843
2009 91 155 98 515 1 n/a n/a 0 860
2010 93 160 95 492 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2011 73 160 83 499 0 0 10 0 825
2012 74 181 71 480 2 0 8 0 816
2013 67 156 68 507 3 0 3 0 804
2014 56 147 70 496 4 0 3 0 776
2015 58 104 69 506 5 1 6 0 749
2016 71 99 71 526 5 2 10 0 784
2017 68 97 71 526 5 2 8 0 777
2018 60 94 72 465 2 4 10 0 707
2019 50 92 60 416 0 1 8 0 627
2020 59 76 47 438 0 1 12 0 633
2021 44 79 46 387 1 0 10 0 567
2022 30 73 46 372 2 0 11 0 534
2023 34 56 53 390 1 0 9 0 543
2024 30 50 48 353 1 0 10 0 492

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Townewest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 38.0 22.1 n/a
1989 926 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1007 50.0 20.1 n/a
1991 826 50.0 16.5 n/a
1992 807 45.3 17.8 9.2
1993 845 46.0 18.4 17.8
1994 822 44.0 18.7 13.9
1995 784 43.0 18.2 0
1996 784 43.0 18.2 0
1997 762 41.4 18.4 22.2
1998 711 44.7 15.9 23.1
1999 693 45.4 15.3 34.5
2000 683 43.1 15.8 36.6
2001 676 45.9 14.7 36.5
2002 609 43.2 14.1 43
2003 609 43.2 14.1 43
2004 730 52.4 13.9 57.4
2005 730 52.1 14.0 57.1
2006 774 55.5 13.9 60.7
2007 778 53.9 14.4 59.8
2008 843 57.9 14.6 61
2009 860 58.4 14.7 63
2010 840 57.2 14.6 70.6
2011 825 56.4 14.6 68
2012 816 54.1 15.0 73
2013 804 54.0 14.8 75.6
2014 776 54.3 14.2 69.3
2015 749 56.0 13.3 76
2016 784 56.0 14.0 68.6
2017 777 53.8 14.4 74.1
2018 707 47.3 14.9 69.7
2019 627 44.0 14.2 79.9
2020 633 48.4 13.0 82.8
2021 567 50.2 11.2 74.3
2022 534 44.0 12.1 84.1
2023 543 41.7 12.9 88
2024 492 41.8 11.7 86.4

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 Townewest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 38.0 22.1 n/a
1989 926 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1007 50.0 20.1 n/a
1991 826 50.0 16.5 n/a
1992 807 45.3 17.8 9.2
1993 845 46.0 18.4 17.8
1994 822 44.0 18.7 13.9
1995 784 43.0 18.2 0
1996 784 43.0 18.2 0
1997 762 41.4 18.4 22.2
1998 711 44.7 15.9 23.1
1999 693 45.4 15.3 34.5
2000 683 43.1 15.8 36.6
2001 676 45.9 14.7 36.5
2002 609 43.2 14.1 43
2003 609 43.2 14.1 43
2004 730 52.4 13.9 57.4
2005 730 52.1 14.0 57.1
2006 774 55.5 13.9 60.7
2007 778 53.9 14.4 59.8
2008 843 57.9 14.6 61
2009 860 58.4 14.7 63
2010 840 57.2 14.6 70.6
2011 825 56.4 14.6 68
2012 816 54.1 15.0 73
2013 804 54.0 14.8 75.6
2014 776 54.3 14.2 69.3
2015 749 56.0 13.3 76
2016 784 56.0 14.0 68.6
2017 777 53.8 14.4 74.1
2018 707 47.3 14.9 69.7
2019 627 44.0 14.2 79.9
2020 633 48.4 13.0 82.8
2021 567 50.2 11.2 74.3
2022 534 44.0 12.1 84.1
2023 543 41.7 12.9 88
2024 492 41.8 11.7 86.4

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 Townewest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,288 (12.3%) $9,195 (87.7%) $10,482
2020 $1,239 (11.4%) $9,615 (88.6%) $10,854
2021 $1,338 (10.3%) $11,671 (89.7%) $13,009

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Townewest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3199th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3644th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Townewest Elementary)2534
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5459
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Townewest Elementary)3224
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Townewest Elementary)3441
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Townewest Elementary)4539
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Townewest Elementary)4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6366
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Townewest Elementary)5032
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6657
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Townewest Elementary)3111
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5237
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students627543
 13.4%
African American9256
 39.1%
American Indian01
Asian6053
 11.7%
Hispanic416390
 6.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5034
 32%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%88%
 8.1%


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Students at Townewest Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Asian, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

Townewest Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Townewest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sugar Land Middle
High : Kempner High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Townewest Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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