Criswell El
Forney, TX · Forney ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-4 · Town, fringe
2,514th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 43%▼ Declining
401 HWY 740 N, Forney, TX 75126
(469)762-4310NCES ID 481956006253Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 190 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 891 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18.9% | 64.8% | ▲ 45.9 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 17.4% | ▲ 12.6 pts | |
| White | 71.8% | 13.1% | ▼ 58.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $313K in zip 75126 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.