Enrollment
319
Elementary
DISTRICT 401 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CUERO ISD·NCES 481596001167
J C French Elementary School
611 E PRAIRIE, CUERO, TX 77954 · (361) 275-1900 · DeWitt County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL319 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
223 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 94 | 29% |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 116 | 36% |
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · 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 grade levels within CUERO ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| J C French Elementary School this school | 319 | 69.9% | N/A |
| Coupland Elementary School COUPLAND | 323 | 68.7% | 38.5% |
| Rockdale Elementary School ROCKDALE | 357 | 68.9% | N/A |
| Belaire Elementary School SAN ANGELO | 342 | 74.3% | 18.1% |
| Cameron Elementary School CAMERON | 308 | 69.2% | 41.0% |
| McQueeney Elementary School MCQUEENEY | 324 | 73.5% | 40.5% |
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 J C French Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In DeWitt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 319 | #4,076 of 4,938 | #2 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #2,967 of 4,622 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.3% | #2,001 of 4,628 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 69.9% | #2,567 of 4,789 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.1% | #2,687 of 2,838 | N/A |
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
319
+13 (+4%) vs 2020
+16% since 1990-91, when it was 276
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 15.3:1
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 | 319 | 20.5 | 15.6:1 | 70% (223) |
| 2023-24 | 295 | 21.7 | 13.6:1 | 75% (220) |
| 2022-23 | 311 | 22.8 | 13.7:1 | 80% (249) |
| 2020-21 | 306 | 20 | 15.3:1 | 68% (208) |
| 2017-18 | 326 | 19.3 | 16.9:1 | 86% (281) |
| 2015-16 | 247 | 15 | 16.5:1 | 70% (174) |
| 2010-11 | 245 | 16 | 15.3:1 | 74% (181) |
| 2000-01 | 255 | 23 | 11.1:1 | 73% (185) |
| 1990-91 | 276 | 19 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for J C French Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (326 to 319); teachers up 6% (19.3 to 20.5).
About J C French Elementary School
J C French Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in CUERO, Texas. Students in pre-K through 1 attend the school, which enrolls 319 students. The average among elementary schools in Texas is roughly 519 students; this school is 39% smaller than that.
Enrollment across the 4 schools in CUERO ISD totals 1,888 students.
J C French Elementary School is 60% Hispanic by enrollment. Smaller groups are 30% White, 6% Black, and 2% multiracial. County-wide, 36% of DeWitt County residents are Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 54%, meaning two students picked at random have a 54% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The count of teachers at J C French Elementary School is 20.5 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 15.6:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1. The school counts 223 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 70%. Across public schools in DeWitt County, the average is 56%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for DeWitt County show that the median household income is $63,730, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. J C French Elementary School is one of 16 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, Hunt Elementary School is the closest, at about 0.5 miles. J C French Elementary School has 3 other public schools within five miles.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant).
Enrollment at J C French Elementary School climbed 4% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 306 to 319 students.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
DeWitt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,016
Census ACS
Median income
$63,730
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
4,297 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CUERO ISD
- Cuero High SchoolHigh · 647 students
- Hunt Elementary SchoolElementary · 483 students
- Cuero Junior High SchoolMiddle · 439 students
Other schools in CUERO
- Cuero High SchoolHigh · 647 students
- Hunt Elementary SchoolElementary · 483 students
- Cuero Junior High SchoolMiddle · 439 students
- G O A L S ProgramElementary
Nearby schools
- Hunt Elementary School0.5 mi · 483
- Cuero High School0.5 mi · 647
- Cuero Junior High School0.6 mi · 439
- Meyersville Elementary School11.5 mi · 176
- Westhoff Elementary School13.3 mi · 85
- Mission Valley Elementary School14.6 mi · 239
Frequently asked questions
About J C French Elementary SchoolHow many students attend J C French Elementary School?
J C French Elementary School enrolls approximately 319 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does J C French Elementary School serve?
J C French Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J C French Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at J C French Elementary School is approximately 15.6:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at J C French Elementary School?
At J C French Elementary School, the student body is approximately 30% White, 60% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is J C French Elementary School in?
J C French Elementary School is part of CUERO ISD.
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