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#2476 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 29% in state

Anson Jones EL

Elementary School · Bryan ISD · Bryan, TX

A Bryan ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1400 PECAN ST, Bryan, TX 77803

  • Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,964
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at Anson Jones EL score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Anson Jones EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,835/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bryan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,953

Median home value

$141,000

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arrow Academy - Save Our Streets CenterCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–60.6 mi132Compare →
Fannin ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–41.1 mi364Compare →
Neal ELEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–41.1 mi365Compare →
Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity Bryan/colCharter · enrollment unverified5.2PK–61.2 mi134Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bryan ISD

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#4 of 25
District spending per student
$12,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anson Jones EL is listed in BRYAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anson Jones EL

Anson Jones EL is a public elementary school in Bryan, TX, part of Bryan ISD, serving approximately 635 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,476 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anson Jones EL

What grades does Anson Jones EL serve?

Anson Jones EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Anson Jones EL?

Anson Jones EL has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anson Jones EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Anson Jones EL is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anson Jones EL rank in TX?

Anson Jones EL ranks #2,476 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Anson Jones EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Anson Jones EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anson Jones EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anson Jones EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anson Jones EL a charter school?

No, Anson Jones EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anson Jones EL a Title I school?

No, Anson Jones EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anson Jones EL?

97.2% of students at Anson Jones EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
635
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Brazos County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
Area population (ZIP 77803)
31,923
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
31.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77803; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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