Serving 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jan Schiff Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jan Schiff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jan Schiff Elementary School's student population of 811 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
811 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jan Schiff Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jan Schiff Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1408 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
35%
6%
Hispanic
12%
54%
Black
33%
13%
White
13%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fort Bend Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jan Schiff Elementary School's ranking?
Jan Schiff Elementary School is ranked #1408 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jan Schiff Elementary School often compared to?
Jan Schiff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scanlan Oaks Elementary School, Palmer Elementary School, Sienna Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jan Schiff Elementary School?
811 students attend Jan Schiff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jan Schiff Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jan Schiff Elementary School?
Jan Schiff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jan Schiff Elementary School offer ?
Jan Schiff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jan Schiff Elementary School part of?
Jan Schiff Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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