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Enrollment
656
Elementary
DISTRICT 563 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLLEGE STATION ISD·NCES 480735005839
Southwood Valley Elementary School
2700 BROTHERS BLVD, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845 · (979) 764-5590 · Brazos County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL656 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 39% of Texas public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-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
14.2:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
406 students
DISTRICT 43% · 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 | 74 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 112 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 105 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 126 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 124 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 115 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (112) is about the same size as its 4th grade class (115).
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · 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
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
49.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +25.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
42.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +23.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 42 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 25 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 23 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 24.0% | 25.0% | 18.0% | 33.0% |
| Mathematics | 21.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% | 36.0% |
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 | 49.0% | 42.0% |
| 2024-25 | 48.0% | 41.0% |
| 2023-24 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 2022-23 | 31.0% | 33.0% |
| 2021-22 | 32.0% | 43.0% |
| 2020-21 | 24.0% | 19.0% |
% 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
40.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 47% 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 Southwood Valley Elementary School
Southwood Valley Elementary School's state test result (40.8% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Valley Elementary School this school | 656 | 61.9% | 40.8% |
| Taylor Elementary School ABILENE | 662 | 63.7% | 42.3% |
| William E Wylie Elementary School HENDERSON | 698 | 64.9% | 38.8% |
| J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary School COPPERAS COVE | 635 | 62.4% | 40.0% |
| Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School FORT CAVAZOS | 730 | 58.9% | 50.3% |
| Wood Elementary School ARLINGTON | 732 | 60.9% | 50.1% |
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 Southwood Valley Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Brazos County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.8% | #2,493 of 4,401 | #20 of 28 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #2,581 of 4,466 ▼ 60 | #19 of 28 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #2,590 of 4,466 ▲ 81 | #17 of 28 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +13.5pp | #1,002 of 3,998 | #8 of 27 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 656 | #1,209 of 4,938 | #4 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #1,735 of 4,622 | #12 of 26 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.6% | #560 of 4,628 | #6 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.9% | #3,014 of 4,789 | #16 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.8% | #1,131 of 1,307 | #9 of 10 |
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
656
+61 (+10%) vs 2020
+49% since 1990-91, when it was 440
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 12.7:1
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 | 656 | 46.1 | 14.2:1 | 62% (406) |
| 2023-24 | 605 | 49.3 | 12.3:1 | 64% (387) |
| 2022-23 | 658 | 50.7 | 13.0:1 | 63% (417) |
| 2020-21 | 595 | 47 | 12.7:1 | 55% (329) |
| 2017-18 | 638 | 50.1 | 12.7:1 | 55% (348) |
| 2015-16 | 695 | 47 | 14.8:1 | 53% (368) |
| 2010-11 | 538 | 46 | 11.7:1 | 28% (149) |
| 2000-01 | 509 | 40 | 12.7:1 | 24% (120) |
| 1990-91 | 440 | 46 | 9.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southwood Valley Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (638 to 656); teachers down 8% (50.1 to 46.1).
About Southwood Valley Elementary School
Southwood Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Texas, with an address in COLLEGE STATION. The school counted 656 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 4. It has 26% more students than the average for elementary schools in Texas (about 519).
COLLEGE STATION ISD oversees Southwood Valley Elementary School and 20 other schools, with 14,314 students in total.
Of every 100 students at Southwood Valley Elementary School, about 37 are White, the largest group. Other students are 36% Hispanic, 20% Black, 5% multiracial, and 2% Asian. That is lower than the 63% White share among all Brazos County residents. A diversity index of 70% means there is a 70% chance two randomly chosen students at Southwood Valley Elementary School are from different groups.
Its ratio of 14.2:1 is based on 46.1 full-time-equivalent teachers. Elementary schools in Texas have an average ratio of 15.1:1. In all, 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Brazos County average a similar 60%.
On the allk12 Grade, Southwood Valley Elementary School lands at C+, ahead of 39% of Texas public elementary schools.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Southwood Valley Elementary School is 6.5 points below the average proficiency rate across its state test results predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 40.8% actual, 47.3% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in Texas.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Brazos County show that the median household earns about $58,553 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Brazos County counts 53 public schools with about 32,430 students.
The closest school to Southwood Valley Elementary School is A & M Cons High School, located about 0.9 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. Nearby schools average 50.7% on proficiency, and Southwood Valley Elementary School is below that at 40.8%.
The school is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, according to its NCES locale (City: Mid-size).
From 595 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 656 by 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 14.2:1, from 12.7:1.
The discussion board for Southwood Valley Elementary School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Brazos County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
242,311
Census ACS
Median income
$58,553
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
32,430 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLLEGE STATION ISD
- College Station High SchoolHigh · 2,226 students
- A & M Cons High SchoolHigh · 2,166 students
- Wellborn Middle SchoolMiddle · 843 students
- Pecan Trail Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 779 students
- Oakwood Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 729 students
- Spring Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 696 students
Other schools in COLLEGE STATION
- College Station High SchoolHigh · 2,226 students
- A & M Cons High SchoolHigh · 2,166 students
- Wellborn Middle SchoolMiddle · 843 students
- Iltexas College Station Elementary SchoolElementary · 799 students
- Pecan Trail Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 779 students
- Oakwood Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 729 students
Nearby schools
- A & M Cons High School0.9 mi · 2,166
- College Station Middle School0.9 mi · 582
- Rock Prairie Elementary School1.0 mi · 538
- Iltexas Aggieland High School1.0 mi · 224
- South Knoll Elementary School1.2 mi · 560
- College Station JJAEP1.2 mi · 1
Frequently asked questions
About Southwood Valley Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Southwood Valley Elementary School?
Southwood Valley Elementary School enrolls approximately 656 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does Southwood Valley Elementary School serve?
Southwood Valley Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Valley Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Southwood Valley Elementary School is approximately 14.2:1 (46 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Southwood Valley Elementary School?
At Southwood Valley Elementary School, the student body is approximately 37% White, 36% Hispanic, 20% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Southwood Valley Elementary School in?
Southwood Valley Elementary School is part of COLLEGE STATION ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.