Criswell El
Forney, TX · Forney ISD · Grades K-4
2,514th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
Criswell El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Criswell El 2,514th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 43% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — declining.
Criswell El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested
Criswell El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 891 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18.6% | 64.8% | ▲ 46.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.2% | 17.4% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| White | 68.2% | 13.1% | ▼ 55.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Criswell El
Typical home value $313K in zip 75126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Criswell El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Crosby ElForney ISD · 1.1 mi away2,453rd of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 44% - 6Griffin ElForney ISD · 1.8 mi away1,919th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 53% - 8Claybon ElForney ISD · 2.3 mi away1,263rd of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 53% - 3Lewis ElForney ISD · 2.5 mi away3,394th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 32% - 1Dewberry ElForney ISD · 2.7 mi away4,153rd of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 8Henderson ElForney ISD · 3 mi away1,146th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 54% - 8Blackburn ElForney ISD · 3.1 mi away923rd of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 58% - 8Linda Lyon ElRockwall ISD · 3.3 mi away890th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Criswell El in?
Criswell El is part of the Forney ISD district in Forney, Texas.
Is Criswell El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Criswell El 2,514th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Criswell El?
Hispanic 65%, Black 17%, White 13%, Two or more races 4% (891 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Criswell El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75126 is $313K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.