Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sidney H Poynter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sidney H Poynter's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Sidney H Poynter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney H Poynter is 0.67, 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
#6593 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sidney H Poynter's ranking?
Sidney H Poynter is ranked #6593 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sidney H Poynter often compared to?
Sidney H Poynteris often viewed alongside schools like David L Walker Elt, John And Polly Townley Elementary School, Hommel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sidney H Poynter?
413 students attend Sidney H Poynter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sidney H Poynter students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney H Poynter?
Sidney H Poynter has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sidney H Poynter offer ?
Sidney H Poynter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sidney H Poynter part of?
Sidney H Poynter is part of Crowley Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sidney H Poynter located?
Sidney H Poynter is located in the The Parks of Deer Creek neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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