Below Average
#7305 of 8,552 schools in TX
Comfort EL
Elementary School · Comfort ISD · Comfort, TX
A Comfort ISD elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
605 3RD ST, Comfort, TX 78013
- Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Comfort EL score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Comfort EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average270/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,770
Median home value
$396,700
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Comfort ISD
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Comfort EL is listed in COMFORT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Comfort EL
Comfort EL is a public elementary school in Comfort, TX, part of Comfort ISD, serving approximately 469 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,305 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Comfort EL
What grades does Comfort EL serve?
Comfort EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Comfort EL?
Comfort EL has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comfort EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Comfort EL is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Comfort EL rank in TX?
Comfort EL ranks #7,305 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Comfort EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Comfort EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Comfort EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Comfort EL has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Comfort EL a charter school?
No, Comfort EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Comfort EL a Title I school?
No, Comfort EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Comfort EL?
62.7% of students at Comfort 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kendall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (830) 995-6410
- Area population (ZIP 78013)
- 5,305
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 78013; 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
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