Tough Elementary School

11660 Crane Brook Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382 | (281) 465-5900
  • Grades: PK-6
  • Student Enrollment: 1,220
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Valerie Vogt
  • Fax: (281) 465-5959
  • Website: www.conroeisd.net
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,220
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 70.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 609 (49.9%)
  • Females: 611 (50.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 2 (0.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 24 (2.0%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 26 (2.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Tough Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian141.1%
Black191.6%
Asian947.7%
Hispanic20917.1%
White88472.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Tough Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten30.2%
Kindergarten14812.1%
1st Grade18214.9%
2nd Grade19315.8%
3rd Grade17214.1%
4th Grade19516.0%
5th Grade16013.1%
6th Grade16713.7%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
10.5
District:
11.2
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
38.5%
District:
30.9%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
22.8%
District:
20.7%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
20.0%
District:
25.9%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
15.7%
District:
17.2%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$69,370
District:
$74,860
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$48,414
District:
$48,863
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$43,700
District:
$43,409
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$44,553
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$46,600
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$49,827
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$59,586
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 5

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2 reviews for Tough Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on September 02, 2011
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  • Great school and teachers! My kids love attending Tough.
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 16, 2010
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  • Coulson Tough Elementary School is one of the best schools in The Woodlands. The teachers and faculty give our children 110%! It shows in our high test scores and community presence. Do More.. Go to Tough!

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Test Scores and Performance Information

Overall School Rating

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How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Tough Elementary School performed on average much better than most other schools across the state on TAKS state exams in the following subjects:
  • Math
  • Reading
  • Science
  • Writing
AYP and Performance (2010)
Overall AYP Met: Yes

TAKS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject

Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency

SchoolDistrictState
Math Test
201099.0%92.0%86.0%
2009100.0%92.0%84.0%
200899.0%92.0%83.0%
 
Reading Test
2010100.0%95.0%92.0%
2009100.0%96.0%89.0%
200899.0%97.0%88.0%
 

Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency

SchoolDistrictState
Math Test
2010100.0%96.0%88.0%
2009100.0%93.0%86.0%
2008100.0%91.0%84.0%
 
Reading Test
201099.0%93.0%86.0%
2009100.0%92.0%84.0%
200899.0%90.0%83.0%
 
Writing Test
2010100.0%96.0%92.0%
200999.0%93.0%91.0%
200899.0%93.0%91.0%
 

Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency

SchoolDistrictState
Math Test
2010100.0%95.0%86.0%
2009100.0%95.0%84.0%
2008100.0%94.0%83.0%
 
Reading Test
2010100.0%94.0%85.0%
200999.0%92.0%83.0%
200899.0%94.0%83.0%
 
Science Test
2010100.0%92.0%88.0%
200999.0%90.0%84.0%
200899.0%89.0%81.0%
 

Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency

SchoolDistrictState
Math Test
2010100.0%91.0%82.0%
200999.0%90.0%80.0%
2008100.0%90.0%80.0%
 
Reading Test
2010100.0%92.0%86.0%
2009100.0%96.0%91.0%
200899.0%96.0%91.0%
 
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010

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