Is James C Neill Elementary a good school?

James C Neill Elementary ranks 1588 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend James C Neill Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,076 students attended James C Neill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of James C Neill Elementary?

Students at James C Neill Elementary are 32% Asian, 25% African American, 20% Hispanic, 17% White, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of James C Neill Elementary attend?

Students who attend James C Neill Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : James Bowie Middle High : William B Travis High School

James C Neill Elementary

Summary:

James C Neill Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, Texas, serving 1,076 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and robust support programs.

With a student body that is 31.69% Asian, 25.09% African American, and 20.45% Hispanic, James Patterson Elementary and Sst Sugarland have a more homogeneous demographic. James C Neill Elementary consistently outperforms the Fort Bend Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR reading assessments, with a 5th-grade proficiency rate of 66.49% compared to 63.21% and 53.96%, respectively. The school also boasts a strong Gifted and Talented program and exceptional support for English Language Learners.

While James C Neill Elementary has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (35.97%) compared to nearby schools like James Patterson Elementary (69.78%) and Sst Sugarland (77.13%), its spending per student ($9,620) is higher than the School Of Science And Technology Discovery charter school ($7,236) but lower than some of the nearby traditional public schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.1, James C Neill Elementary provides a supportive learning environment that contributes to its strong academic performance and support for diverse student groups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3830 Harvest Corner Dr
Richmond, TX 77406-2308

(281) 327-3760

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1588^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,620

Students who attend James C Neill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	James Bowie Middle
High:	William B Travis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,076

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

31.7%

African American:

25.1%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James C Neill Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 25^th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at James C Neill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (31.7%), African American (25.1%), Hispanic (20.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James C Neill Elementary is 17.1. 37 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare James C Neill Elementary employs 62.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James C Neill Elementary is $9,620. 35 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

James C Neill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	78.63	750^th	4479	83.3%
2021	67.75	1221^st	4578	73.3%
2022	62.05	1515^th	4581	66.9%
2023	52.52	2036^th	4647	56.2%
2024	59.96	1588^th	4675	66.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.21	397^th	1046	62.0%
2019	75.51	193^rd	1112	82.6%
2021	54.74	394^th	961	59.0%
2022	65.11	316^th	1004	68.5%
2023	60.71	429^th	1099	61.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.12	1284^th	3226	60.2%
2019	45.92	1783^rd	3333	46.5%
2021	67.24	719^th	3446	79.1%
2022	62.00	1005^th	3487	71.2%
2023	58.11	1254^th	3556	64.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.32	1128^th	3558	68.3%
2019	61.90	857^th	3684	76.7%
2021	48.00	1529^th	3799	59.8%
2022	45.13	1894^th	3952	52.1%
2023	56.22	1278^th	4086	68.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.28	1252^nd	4264	70.6%
2019	65.92	1030^th	4309	76.1%
2021	59.47	1431^st	4451	67.8%
2022	54.82	1830^th	4477	59.1%
2023	42.95	2675^th	4521	40.8%

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Rank History for Female students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.67	867^th	4306	79.9%
2019	80.81	607^th	4348	86.0%
2021	72.73	961^st	4499	78.6%
2022	59.96	1566^th	4561	65.7%
2023	53.11	1975^th	4588	57.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	52.58	1927^th	3184	39.5%
2021	66.50	1124^th	3006	62.6%
2022	75.19	411^th	2958	86.1%
2023	68.35	940^th	2980	68.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.94	1454^th	4240	65.7%
2019	57.64	1485^th	4295	65.4%
2021	55.20	1479^th	4331	65.9%
2022	41.74	2690^th	4461	39.7%

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Rank History for Male students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.79	793^rd	4319	81.6%
2019	72.38	924^th	4357	78.8%
2021	59.83	1503^rd	4498	66.6%
2022	61.47	1514^th	4563	66.8%
2023	51.17	2083^rd	4585	54.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.65	647^th	1005	35.6%
2019	45.96	633^rd	1009	37.3%
2021	30.25	738^th	967	23.7%
2022	33.79	741^st	957	22.6%
2023	29.87	834^th	1015	17.8%

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Rank History for African American students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.30	230^th	2483	90.7%
2019	80.90	264^th	2515	89.5%
2021	74.15	342^nd	2444	86.0%
2022	64.78	612^th	2421	74.7%
2023	52.17	1001^st	2443	59.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.72	1122^nd	4168	73.1%
2019	70.15	867^th	4188	79.3%
2021	57.32	1491^st	4329	65.6%
2022	53.25	1880^th	4376	57.0%
2023	46.74	2282^nd	4401	48.1%

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Rank History for White students at James C Neill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.34	771^st	3127	75.3%
2019	65.63	945^th	3142	69.9%
2021	59.54	1110^th	3082	64.0%
2022	48.25	1668^th	3082	45.9%
2023	33.30	2264^th	3106	27.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for James C Neill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	168	186	123	158	3	2	31	671
2019	177	226	181	176	7	4	43	814
2020	200	253	208	200	3	4	41	909
2021	187	268	245	227	1	5	44	977
2022	204	257	293	238	4	5	53	1054
2023	183	270	341	220	5	4	53	1076

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 James C Neill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	671	43.5	15.3	25.9
2019	814	49.0	16.5	29.9
2020	909	59.1	15.3	30.6
2021	977	64.0	15.2	28.9
2022	1054	66.3	15.8	33.6
2023	1076	62.8	17.1	36

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 James C Neill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	671	43.5	15.3	25.9
2019	814	49.0	16.5	29.9
2020	909	59.1	15.3	30.6
2021	977	64.0	15.2	28.9
2022	1054	66.3	15.8	33.6
2023	1076	62.8	17.1	36

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James C Neill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$519 (5.8%)	$8,374 (94.2%)	$8,893
2020	$542 (6.0%)	$8,505 (94.0%)	$9,047
2021	$647 (6.7%)	$8,973 (93.3%)	$9,620

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James C Neill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 750^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2036^th of 4647 Elementary schools	27.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James C Neill Elementary)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))	54	59	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James C Neill Elementary)	60	51	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))	57	51	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (James C Neill Elementary)	55	49	6%
4th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))	52	54	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James C Neill Elementary)	47	42	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))	54	52	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (James C Neill Elementary)	67	64	3%
5th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))	63	66	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James C Neill Elementary)	76	39	37%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))	66	57	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (James C Neill Elementary)	61	21	40%
5th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))	52	37	15%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	814	1076	32.2%
African American	226	270	19.5%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	181	341	88.4%
Hispanic	176	220	25%
Pacific Islander	4	4
White	177	183	3.4%
Two or More Races	43	53	23.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.9%	36%	6.1%

Schools Near James C Neill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James C Neill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3830 Harvest Corner Dr	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 327-3760	1,076	63	17.1	36.0%	183 (17.0%)	270 (25.1%)	220 (20.4%)	341 (31.7%)	5 (0.5%)	4 (0.4%)	53 (4.9%)	60	1588^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.0%		52.5	2036^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.2%	448	59.7	55.9	66.5	46.6	40.9	44.3	18.9	$9,620	$647	$8,973
Oakland Elementary	Public	K-5	4455 Waterside Estates Dr	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-3730	919	54	16.8	47.3%	184 (20.0%)	278 (30.3%)	220 (23.9%)	179 (19.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.9%)	79.3	780^th of 4675 public elementary schools	83.3%		83.1	644^th of 4647 public elementary schools	86.1%	136	61.6	69.4	72.4	56.7	53.4	51.6	40.8	$9,347	$601	$8,746
Malala Yousafzai	Public	PK, KG-5	11770 W Aliana Trace Dr	Richmond	77407	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-1000	1,093	60	18.1	26.9%	107 (9.8%)	107 (9.8%)	74 (6.8%)	776 (71.0%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.6%)	89.8	385^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.8%		93.3	251^st of 4647 public elementary schools	94.6%	134	71.4	77.3	80.0	65.1	67.5	68.4	36.8	$8,207	$585	$7,622
Pecan Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3330 Old S Dr	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-4800	763	47	16.2	33.2%	373 (48.9%)	79 (10.4%)	210 (27.5%)	64 (8.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.2%)	60.2	1580^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.2%		61.3	1544^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.8%	36	52.5	60.4	47.5	49.2	48.2	46.7	28.7	$11,058	$1,081	$9,977
Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17727 Abermore Ln	Richmond	77407	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 327-2740	969	57	17.0	25.3%	106 (10.9%)	141 (14.6%)	90 (9.3%)	598 (61.7%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.7%)	96.3	133^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	97.2%		95.7	152^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	96.7%	19	76.1	74.3	81.3	82.1	75.8	85.8	60.7	$9,318	$648	$8,670
Frost Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3306 Skinner Ln	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-1500	1,046	56	18.7	32.6%	437 (41.8%)	218 (20.8%)	270 (25.8%)	63 (6.0%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (4.8%)	90.1	366^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.2%		86.3	516^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.9%	150	68.3	75.9	70.2	66.5	63.8	73.9	46.6	$9,195	$763	$8,432
Judge James C Adolphus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7910 Winston Ranch Pkwy	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-4700	971	53	18.1	27.4%	366 (37.7%)	188 (19.4%)	233 (24.0%)	132 (13.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	48 (4.9%)	89.7	387^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.7%		93.5	239^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.9%	148	70.6	80.3	74.5	62.7	73.6	67.9	37.7	$9,735	$755	$8,980
Stephen F Austin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1630 Pitts Rd	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-1000	652	40	16.2	44.5%	227 (34.8%)	121 (18.6%)	215 (33.0%)	40 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	44 (6.7%)	80.2	749^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.0%		76.2	915^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.3%	166	55.3	64.1	67.9	61.2	59.8	71.4	32.1	$11,194	$895	$10,298
James Patterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18702 Beechnut St	Richmond	77407	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 327-4260	771	49	15.6	69.8%	34 (4.4%)	358 (46.4%)	177 (23.0%)	172 (22.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	26 (3.4%)	53.7	1931^st of 4675 public elementary schools	58.7%		44	2536^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.4%	605	49.6	58.0	56.8	37.1	43.5	48.8	16.8	$10,189	$974	$9,216
Iltexas Richmond Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1202 Fm 359	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 479-9078																			(n/a)

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