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#3432 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 40% in state

Jo Ann Ford EL

Elementary School · Georgetown ISD · Georgetown, TX

A Georgetown ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

210 WOODLAKE DR, Georgetown, TX 78633

  • Math 60% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$11,236
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Jo Ann Ford EL score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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

16.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jo Ann Ford 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 Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K

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

$99,967

Median home value

$443,500

Median rent

$1,836/mo

College educated

55.6%

Homeownership

91.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78633; 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
Village ELEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.1 mi444Compare →
Raye Mccoy ELEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.4 mi504Compare →
Frost ELEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–52.7 mi311Compare →
First Baptist Church Weekday EducationPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK4.1 mi14Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Georgetown ISD

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#4 of 18
District spending per student
$11,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jo Ann Ford EL is listed in GEORGETOWN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jo Ann Ford EL

Jo Ann Ford EL is a public elementary school in Georgetown, TX, part of Georgetown ISD, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,432 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jo Ann Ford EL

What grades does Jo Ann Ford EL serve?

Jo Ann Ford EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Jo Ann Ford EL?

Jo Ann Ford EL has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jo Ann Ford EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Jo Ann Ford EL is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jo Ann Ford EL rank in TX?

Jo Ann Ford EL ranks #3,432 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Jo Ann Ford EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Jo Ann Ford EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Jo Ann Ford EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jo Ann Ford EL has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jo Ann Ford EL a charter school?

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

Is Jo Ann Ford EL a Title I school?

No, Jo Ann Ford EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jo Ann Ford EL?

16.7% of students at Jo Ann Ford 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
569
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Williamson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
Area population (ZIP 78633)
28,877
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
67.9
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 78633; 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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