Public elementary schoolGrades EE–4Forney ISD

Criswell Elementary

401 Hwy 740 N, Forney, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4310

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Up from a C (74) in 2025.
549students
14.3students per teacher
95.1%attendance
5thof 11 Forney ISD elementary schools
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BCBADBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Criswell Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 78

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Criswell Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Forney ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level70%
Meets grade level45%
Forney ISD elementary schools: 51.5%
Masters grade level19%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

549students in 2024–25Down 38% from 891 the year before
14.3students per teacher39 full-time teachers
17.5average class sizeForney ISD elementary schools: 18.7
3.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$61,925average teacher base pay
64.1%from low-income familiesForney ISD elementary schools: 52.9%
9.7%English learners
1.5%in gifted & talented
9.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 46.3%Hispanic 26.6%White 16.8%Two or More Races 7.3%Asian 2.7%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Forney ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Criswell Elementary.

Under constructionTexas Health Hospital ForneyFall 2027 · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

–Early Childhood CenterForney ISD · 0.4 mi BClaybon ElementaryForney ISD · 80 · 1.5 mi CWilson ElementaryForney ISD · 72 · 1.7 mi BCrosby ElementaryForney ISD · 85 · 1.8 mi AJohnson ElementaryForney ISD · 92 · 2.6 mi DHenderson ElementaryForney ISD · 69 · 2.8 mi
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Questions about Criswell Elementary

What is Criswell Elementary’s TEA rating?

Criswell Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (74) in 2025.

What grades does Criswell Elementary serve?

Grades EE–4. It’s part of Forney ISD, at 401 Hwy 740 N in Forney.

How many students go to Criswell Elementary?

549 students in 2024–25, down 38% from 891 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Criswell Elementary compare with other Forney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 11 Forney ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 18% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Criswell Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Forney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.