Serving 510 students in grades 1-5, James F Delaney 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James F Delaney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James F Delaney Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Students are not just my students for one year, but rather they are my students for a lifetime.
School Rankings
James F Delaney 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 James F Delaney Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#4341 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James F Delaney Elementary School's ranking?
James F Delaney Elementary School is ranked #4341 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James F Delaney Elementary School often compared to?
James F Delaney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wood Elementary School, Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas Campus, R F Patterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James F Delaney Elementary School?
510 students attend James F Delaney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of James F Delaney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James F Delaney Elementary School?
James F Delaney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James F Delaney Elementary School offer ?
James F Delaney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is James F Delaney Elementary School part of?
James F Delaney Elementary School is part of Kennedale Independent School District.
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