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#6565 of 8,552 schools in TX

Godwin EL

Elementary School · Princeton ISD · Princeton, TX

A Princeton ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1019 N 6TH ST, Princeton, TX 75407

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$10,598
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Godwin EL score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

71.9%

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 Godwin EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,118/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Princeton), 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

$92,076

Median home value

$307,500

Median rent

$1,867/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75407; 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
Lacy ELEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.4 mi652Compare →
Canup Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified3.6PK0.5 mi364Compare →
Lowe ELEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.7 mi706Compare →
Smith ELEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.9 mi670Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Princeton ISD

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$10,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Godwin EL is listed in PRINCETON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Godwin EL

Godwin EL is a public elementary school in Princeton, TX, part of Princeton ISD, serving approximately 662 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,565 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Godwin EL

What grades does Godwin EL serve?

Godwin EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Godwin EL?

Godwin EL has an enrollment of approximately 662 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Godwin EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Godwin EL is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Godwin EL rank in TX?

Godwin EL ranks #6,565 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Godwin EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Godwin EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Godwin EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Godwin EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Godwin EL a charter school?

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

Is Godwin EL a Title I school?

No, Godwin EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

71.9% of students at Godwin 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
662
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 75407)
28,931
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
34.4
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 75407; 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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