Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Cora Spencer Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cora Spencer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cora Spencer Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Blazing a Trail to Success by Doing Our Very Best
School Rankings
Cora Spencer Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cora Spencer Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#528 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Cora Spencer Elementary School's ranking?
Cora Spencer Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cora Spencer Elementary School often compared to?
Cora Spencer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna May Daulton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cora Spencer Elementary School?
657 students attend Cora Spencer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Cora Spencer Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cora Spencer Elementary School?
Cora Spencer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cora Spencer Elementary School offer ?
Cora Spencer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Cora Spencer Elementary School part of?
Cora Spencer Elementary School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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