Summary:
The Friendswood Independent School District (Isd) is home to four elementary schools serving grades PK through 5, with a unique structure where Westwood Elementary handles PK-2 and Zue S Bales Intermediate serves grades 3-5, while C W Cline Elementary and Windsong Elementary offer the full PK-5 range. This highly-ranked district sits in the top 2% of Texas, providing a strong academic foundation for its 2,650 students.
C W Cline Elementary stands out as the academic leader, achieving the highest state ranking (170th) and top test scores in 4th and 5th grade Reading and Math, despite having the lowest per-student spending ($8,793) and the largest class sizes. In contrast, Windsong Elementary shows notable volatility, with its state ranking swinging from 251st to 665th and back to 425th, largely driven by a significant 5th-grade Science score of just 23.44% proficiency in 2024-2025. Zue S Bales Intermediate leads in 3rd-grade Reading and Math but spends the most per student ($10,399), while Westwood Elementary focuses on early learning with the smallest class sizes (13.8:1) and the highest free/reduced lunch rate (17.51%).
A key takeaway is the inverse relationship between spending and performance, as C W Cline Elementary achieves top results with fewer resources, suggesting high operational efficiency. Despite individual differences, all schools with test data significantly outperform state averages, underscoring the district's consistent strength. Parents should note that Windsong Elementary has a clear opportunity to improve its science curriculum, while Westwood Elementary offers a nurturing start for younger students without state testing pressure.
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