Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Harris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Harris Elementary School's student population of 438 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Mary Harris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Harris Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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
#6494 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
17%
54%
Black
72%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Crowley Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Harris Elementary School is ranked #6494 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mary Harris Elementary School?
438 students attend Mary Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mary Harris Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Harris Elementary School?
Mary Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Harris Elementary School offer ?
Mary Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Harris Elementary School part of?
Mary Harris Elementary School is part of Crowley Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Since I go there it is a very good school and there are very better schools than this I like it. Our principal (ms.Thomas ) is a very respectful person aND gets what we are going through, now remembering the poem is not really cool but since I did what she said and remembered it I got to go to the huskies celebration!!!!. GO HUSKIES!!
1 10/10/2025
From my perspective, this school is not that great. I`m a 6th grader from that school. The teachers there does not care about you at all. I totally do not recommend you bring your kid here, either homeschool them or let them go to a different school. You do not want to be stuck where I am.
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