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Enrollment
716
Elementary
DISTRICT 638 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT BEND ISD·NCES 481965007607
Brazos Bend Elementary School
621 CUNNINGHAM CREEK BLVD, SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 · (281) 634-5180 · Fort Bend County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL716 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 75% of Texas public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
299 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 58 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 82 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 119 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 111 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 112 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 114 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 120 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (82) is 32% smaller than its 5th grade class (120).
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on published attendance-zone data from FORT BEND ISD. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
70.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +5.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
65.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +13.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 70 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 65 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 5 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 13 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 43.0% | 27.0% | 17.0% | 13.0% |
| Mathematics | 34.0% | 31.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 70.0% | 65.0% |
| 2024-25 | 67.0% | 65.0% |
| 2023-24 | 71.0% | 61.0% |
| 2022-23 | 71.0% | 73.0% |
| 2021-22 | 69.0% | 64.0% |
| 2020-21 | 65.0% | 52.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
61.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.9%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 61% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 56% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Brazos Bend Elementary School
Brazos Bend Elementary School's state test result (61.3% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos Bend Elementary School this school | 716 | 41.8% | 61.3% |
| Settlers Way Elementary School SUGAR LAND | 698 | 35.1% | 61.9% |
| Austin Parkway Elementary School SUGAR LAND | 574 | 32.6% | 55.6% |
| Bonnie Holland Elementary School KATY | 784 | 27.8% | 75.0% |
| Arlyne & Alan Weber Elementary School HOUSTON | 742 | 49.6% | 66.8% |
| McCall Elementary School PLANO | 490 | 37.1% | 56.7% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Brazos Bend Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Fort Bend County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 61.3% | #699 of 4,401 | #51 of 113 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 65.0% | #639 of 4,466 ▼ 42 | #43 of 113 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 70.0% | #724 of 4,466 ▲ 170 | #55 of 113 ▲ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.5pp | #707 of 3,998 | #18 of 104 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 716 | #818 of 4,938 | #58 of 119 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #3,086 of 4,622 | #66 of 116 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.7% | #461 of 4,628 | #51 of 116 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 41.8% | #3,885 of 4,789 | #65 of 117 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.6% | #1,206 of 1,307 | #32 of 34 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
716
+32 (+5%) vs 2020
-18% since 2000-01, when it was 869
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 716 | 45.5 | 15.7:1 | 42% (299) |
| 2023-24 | 720 | 44.3 | 16.3:1 | 46% (334) |
| 2022-23 | 739 | 45.4 | 16.3:1 | 45% (329) |
| 2020-21 | 684 | 48 | 14.3:1 | 35% (242) |
| 2017-18 | 705 | 43.4 | 16.3:1 | 22% (153) |
| 2015-16 | 686 | 47 | 14.6:1 | 15% (102) |
| 2010-11 | 728 | 44 | 16.6:1 | 12% (89) |
| 2000-01 | 869 | 51 | 17.0:1 | 4% (36) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Brazos Bend Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (705 to 716); teachers up 5% (43.4 to 45.5).
About Brazos Bend Elementary School
A mid-sized elementary school in SUGAR LAND, Texas, Brazos Bend Elementary School is part of FORT BEND ISD. The school covers pre-K through 5 and reported 716 students in 2024-25. On average, elementary schools in Texas enroll around 519, and this school is 38% bigger than that mark.
The district for Brazos Bend Elementary School is FORT BEND ISD, with 83 schools and 79,663 students.
The student body at Brazos Bend Elementary School has no majority group. Asian students lead at 45%. The remaining shares are 23% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 5% multiracial. Fort Bend County as a whole is about 22% Asian, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 71% means there is a 71% chance two randomly chosen students at Brazos Bend Elementary School are from different groups.
Its ratio of 15.7:1 is based on 45.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is close to this figure. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 42%. The figure for public schools in Fort Bend County is close, at 42%.
Brazos Bend Elementary School earns an A- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 75% of Texas public elementary schools.
Compared with Texas schools that have similar shares of low-income students, Brazos Bend Elementary School's results are 5.4 points above predicted: 61.3% against 55.9%.
In Fort Bend County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $114,041 a year, 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Fort Bend County number 217, with about 191,372 students.
The closest school to Brazos Bend Elementary School is Sartartia Middle School, located about 1.2 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Brazos Bend Elementary School. Among its closest neighbors with test data, Brazos Bend Elementary School is 6th of 9 on proficiency.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Mid-size. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Enrollment rose 5% over 4 years, reaching 716 in 2024-25. The ratio was 14.3:1 in 2020-21 and 15.7:1 in 2024-25.
Brazos Bend Elementary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Fort Bend County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
893,767
Census ACS
Median income
$114,041
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
217
191,372 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FORT BEND ISD
- William B Travis High SchoolHigh · 3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elkins High SchoolHigh · 2,848 students
- Ridge Point High SchoolHigh · 2,816 students
- Stephen F Austin High SchoolHigh · 2,655 students
- Clements High SchoolHigh · 2,641 students
- George Bush High SchoolHigh · 2,428 students
Other schools in SUGAR LAND
- Stephen F Austin High SchoolHigh · 2,655 students
- Clements High SchoolHigh · 2,641 students
- Dulles High SchoolHigh · 2,165 students
- Kempner High SchoolHigh · 1,850 students
- Fort Settlement Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,504 students
- Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar LandElementary · 1,471 students
Nearby schools
- Sartartia Middle School1.2 mi · 1,365
- Walker Station Elementary School1.6 mi · 793
- Cornerstone Elementary School2.2 mi · 743
- Irma Dru Hutchison Elementary School2.6 mi · 543
- James Bowie Middle School2.7 mi · 1,473
- Macario Garcia Middle School2.9 mi · 1,443
Frequently asked questions
About Brazos Bend Elementary SchoolHow large is Brazos Bend Elementary School?
Brazos Bend Elementary School enrolls approximately 716 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Brazos Bend Elementary School serve?
Brazos Bend Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Brazos Bend Elementary School?
Approximately 15.7:1 students per teacher at Brazos Bend Elementary School.
How diverse is Brazos Bend Elementary School?
Brazos Bend Elementary School reports a student body of 23% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Black, 45% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Brazos Bend Elementary School?
Brazos Bend Elementary School is overseen by FORT BEND ISD in Fort Bend County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.