Public elementary schoolGrades EE–4Forney ISD

Henderson Elementary

12755 FM 1641, Forney, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4320

D
69 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 19 points from 2025Down from a B (88) in 2025.
580students
14.3students per teacher
95.1%attendance
9thof 11 Forney ISD elementary schools
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DBBBDDRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Henderson 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 progressD · 69

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

Closing the gapsD · 61

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Henderson 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 level79%
Meets grade level59%
Forney ISD elementary schools: 51.5%
Masters grade level31%

Students and teachers

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

580students in 2024–25Up 3% from 562 the year before
14.3students per teacher41 full-time teachers
16.1average class sizeForney ISD elementary schools: 18.7
4.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$61,646average teacher base pay
55.2%from low-income familiesForney ISD elementary schools: 52.9%
15.2%English learners
2.4%in gifted & talented
12%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 47.4%Hispanic 21.4%White 19.3%Two or More Races 6.7%Asian 4.5%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

DWillett ElementaryForney ISD · 67 · 1.0 mi BClaybon ElementaryForney ISD · 80 · 1.7 mi BBlackburn ElementaryForney ISD · 81 · 2.0 mi BCrosby ElementaryForney ISD · 85 · 2.3 mi –Early Childhood CenterForney ISD · 2.5 mi DBarbara Walker ElementaryCrandall ISD · 68 · 2.6 mi
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Questions about Henderson Elementary

What is Henderson Elementary’s TEA rating?

Henderson Elementary earned a D (69 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (88) in 2025.

What grades does Henderson Elementary serve?

Grades EE–4. It’s part of Forney ISD, at 12755 FM 1641 in Forney.

How many students go to Henderson Elementary?

580 students in 2024–25, up 3% from 562 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 9th of 11 Forney ISD elementary schools. 18% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Henderson 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.