Serving 81 students in grades 9-12, Challenge H S Sheffield 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 student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School?
81 students attend Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School?
Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School offer ?
Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School part of?
Challenge H S Sheffield Elementary School is part of Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District.
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