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Henderson Elementary School

12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Henderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Henderson Elementary School's student population of 737 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
737 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Henderson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#1523 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Henderson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henderson 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.
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henderson 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Henderson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Henderson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Henderson 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
39%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henderson 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
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 is Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
Henderson Elementary School is ranked #1523 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Henderson Elementary School often compared to?
Henderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claybon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Henderson Elementary School?
737 students attend Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Henderson Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henderson Elementary School?
Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Henderson Elementary School part of?
Henderson Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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