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Ford Elementary

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Ford Elementary ranks 2413 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

2413^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Ford Elementary is a PK-4 school in Spring, TX, serving 857 students as part of the Conroe Independent School District (Isd), a highly rated district where the school faces significant challenges due to a high rate of economic disadvantage, with over 71% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

Ford Elementary’s overall state ranking has declined from the 85th percentile to the 48th percentile over the past decade, making it an outlier among its nearby peers. For example, Birnham Woods Elementary, just 2.88 miles away, has a 17.63% free/reduced lunch rate and ranks in the 87th percentile, while Kaufman Elementary and Snyder Elementary also hold 4-star ratings. Academically, Ford underperforms district and state averages in core subjects, such as 3rd-grade reading (41.13% vs. district 56.54%) and math (33.6% vs. district 53.52%). However, 4th-grade math is a relative bright spot, with 60.18% proficiency, outperforming the state average and nearly matching the district. The school also invests more per student ($9,553) than many peers and has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2.

Despite overall struggles, Ford has notable strengths. Its Gifted and Talented program ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, and its Spanish-language STAAR program excels, with 4th-grade math scores (41.67%) and reading scores (50%) significantly outpacing district and state averages. The school’s Special Education program, however, ranks in the 33rd percentile, indicating a need for more targeted support. These insights suggest Ford is not a low-performing school in isolation but one facing substantial socioeconomic hurdles, with pockets of excellence that could guide improvement efforts.

857

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,551

Per pupil spending ?

71.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

25460 Richard Rd
Spring, TX 77386-1508

(832) 592-5700

District: Conroe Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Ford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Irons J H
	Vogel Intermediate
High:	Oak Ridge High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.1%

African American:

21.5%

White:

19.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2016 → 48th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 32 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg56%

Texas avg48%

2,413^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 32 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 38Elementary Schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd)

239^th of 951Conroe Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.6	2413 of 4627	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.9	2036 of 4651	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.5	1909 of 4710	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	1803 of 4647	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.0	2376 of 4581	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.9	1839 of 4578	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.0	1567 of 4479	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.6	659 of 4359	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	77.8	772 of 4329	82.2%	★★★★☆
2016	77.8	862 of 4286	79.9%	★★★★☆
2015	70.4	1245 of 4320	71.2%	★★★★☆
2014	62.9	1599 of 4260	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.3	1699 of 4221	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.3	2386 of 4206	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	71.5	1080 of 4095	73.6%	★★★★☆
2010	71.3	1030 of 3937	73.8%	★★★★☆
2009	71.8	979 of 3884	74.8%	★★★★☆
2008	68.9	1120 of 3768	70.3%	★★★★☆
2007	83.6	233 of 3724	93.7%	★★★★★
2006	77.6	555 of 3476	84.0%	★★★★☆
2005	73.8	761 of 3475	78.1%	★★★★☆
2004	70.1	971 of 3465	72.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.8	1842 of 2406	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	46.5	975 of 1905	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.0	688 of 2443	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.9	298 of 2443	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	46.8	1212 of 2421	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.2	1374 of 2444	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.5	893 of 2515	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.5	420 of 2483	83.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	3.0	951 of 967	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	785 of 1005	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	61.0	1354 of 4461	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.8	1014 of 4331	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	56.3	1559 of 4295	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.4	438 of 4240	89.7%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.8	806 of 1643	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.9	1179 of 2918	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.0	1925 of 3668	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.4	905 of 3556	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.6	496 of 3487	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.4	539 of 3446	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	617 of 3333	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	254 of 3226	92.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	2101 of 4575	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.7	1438 of 3744	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	2005 of 4658	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	1900 of 4588	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.8	2670 of 4561	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.9	1988 of 4499	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.4	1225 of 4348	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.3	698 of 4306	83.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	75.1	312 of 2980	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	563 of 2958	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.5	353 of 3006	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	55.4	1767 of 3184	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.9	638 of 3106	79.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	1380 of 4413	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.5	1600 of 3644	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.7	2608 of 4465	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.9	2834 of 4401	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.3	1996 of 4376	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.5	1547 of 4329	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	1339 of 4188	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	89.5	205 of 4168	95.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.5	2467 of 4520	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.5	1865 of 3705	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.7	2232 of 4594	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	2294 of 4521	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.2	2339 of 4477	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.9	1225 of 4451	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	57.8	1512 of 4309	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	83.8	311 of 4264	92.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	2762 of 4582	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.6	2186 of 3739	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	2296 of 4647	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	1700 of 4585	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.5	2195 of 4563	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	1714 of 4498	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.7	2030 of 4357	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.5	707 of 4319	83.6%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	30.1	880 of 1106	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	68.2	305 of 1099	72.2%	★★★★☆
2021	44.7	535 of 961	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	2895 of 4301	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.7	2736 of 3549	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	56.3	1491 of 4292	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.9	1900 of 4086	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.2	2643 of 3952	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.5	1337 of 3799	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	37.7	2237 of 3684	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.5	2202 of 3558	38.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	1595 of 3006	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.4	1115 of 2612	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.0	1234 of 3108	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	1531 of 3106	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.1	2348 of 3082	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	50.3	1473 of 3082	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.3	1270 of 3142	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.1	959 of 3127	69.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2023)90th percentile+28 vs school

At Risk (2022)70th percentile+22 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile+21 vs school

Female (2026)54th percentile+6 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)51st percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)47th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)45th percentile~ school

Male (2026)40th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)33rd percentile-15 vs school

African American (2026)23rd percentile-24 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)20th percentile-27 vs school

Asian (2021)2nd percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics46%~ state avg

Reading44%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, May 13, 2010

My two children have received a great education at Ford Elementary. The teachers care about academics as well as character in their students. The principal has great leadership skills. All the staff and teachers are friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I would recommend this school and this district to others. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)		STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Ford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	25460 Richard Rd	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 592-5700	857	65	13.2	71.6%	163 (19.0%)	184 (21.5%)	464 (54.1%)	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.6%)	44.6	2413^th of 4627 public elementary schools	47.8%		51.9	2036^th of 4651 public elementary schools	56.2%	377	20.0	50.0	18.8	41.7	41.1	47.4					33.6	60.2						$9,551
Thrive Center For Success	Public, Charter	K-7	602 Pruitt Rd	The Woodlands	77380	Montgomery County	Thrive Center For Success	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(713) 501-0052	150	19	7.9		84 (56.0%)	25 (16.7%)	34 (22.7%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	14.1	4337^th of 4627 public elementary schools	6.3%		22.2	3900^th of 4651 public elementary schools	16.1%	437					14.3	10.0	55.6	37.5	60.0	16.7	14.3	20.0	11.1	25.0	40.0	16.7	0.0	$25,528
Hailey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12051 Sawmill Rd	The Woodlands	77380	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 663-4100	592	42	14.0	56.9%	185 (31.3%)	121 (20.4%)	194 (32.8%)	37 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (8.8%)	73.8	988^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.6%		83.4	634^th of 4651 public elementary schools	86.4%	354					52.9	61.5					55.8	69.5						$9,751
Lamar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1300 Many Pines	The Woodlands	77380	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 592-5800	759	55	13.8	48.2%	215 (28.3%)	61 (8.0%)	379 (49.9%)	59 (7.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	40 (5.3%)	76.9	871^st of 4627 public elementary schools	81.2%		74.3	957^th of 4651 public elementary schools	79.4%	86	28.6	52.0	50.0	60.0	55.8	68.3					55.2	64.4						$10,210
Kaufman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2760 Northridge Forest Dr	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 592-5600	859	56	15.3	25.8%	458 (53.3%)	89 (10.4%)	221 (25.7%)	37 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.2%)	74.5	955^th of 4627 public elementary schools	79.4%		82.8	650^th of 4651 public elementary schools	86.0%	305					66.4	54.3					62.1	58.4						$8,490
Northgate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23437 Northgate Crossing Blvd	Houston	77373	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8780	700	43	16.4	65.4%	59 (8.4%)	217 (31.0%)	391 (55.9%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	49.7	2136^th of 4627 public elementary schools	53.8%		41.4	2687^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.2%	551	40.0				44.9	45.0	45.7				42.3	65.5	48.2					$9,855
Houser Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	27370 Oak Rdg School Rd	Conroe	77385	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 663-4000	588	49	12.0	66.7%	154 (26.2%)	90 (15.3%)	289 (49.1%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	55.1	1856^th of 4627 public elementary schools	59.9%		67.1	1254^th of 4651 public elementary schools	73.0%	602	26.1	30.0	26.1	50.0	36.8	46.4					50.9	64.0						$11,253
Oak Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	19675 Interstate 45 S	Conroe	77385	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 592-5900	608	45	13.5	69.2%	152 (25.0%)	65 (10.7%)	356 (58.6%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	73.7	989^th of 4627 public elementary schools	78.6%		78.6	809^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.6%	180	0.0	28.6	7.7	35.7	53.2	63.9					55.0	63.9						$10,629
Birnham Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	31150 Birnham Woods Dr	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 663-4200	845	55	15.4	17.6%	442 (52.3%)	90 (10.7%)	185 (21.9%)	69 (8.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.6%)	84	615^th of 4627 public elementary schools	86.7%		80.7	730^th of 4651 public elementary schools	84.3%	115					62.6	66.9					59.9	73.0						$7,643
Bradley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4200 Falls Lakes Dr	Spring	77386	Montgomery County	Conroe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 482-6800	948	67	14.1	37.6%	376 (39.7%)	161 (17.0%)	294 (31.0%)	56 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.1%)	58.1	1710^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.0%		65.5	1327^th of 4651 public elementary schools	71.5%	383					56.7	51.0					44.9	52.0						$8,703

Frequently Asked Questions about Ford Elementary

What district is Ford Elementary in?

Conroe Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of Ford Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irons J H
Middle : Vogel Intermediate
High : Oak Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Ford Elementary?

Students at Ford Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 21% African American, 19% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Ford Elementary a good school?

Ford Elementary ranks 2413^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ford Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 857 students attended Ford Elementary.

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