Tom Green Elementary

Summary:

Tom Green Elementary is a public elementary school in Buda, Texas, serving 559 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 76.92% Hispanic, well above the surrounding schools, and academic performance that is consistently lower than district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects.

Tom Green Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have been consistently low, ranging from 2,660 to 4,186 out of around 4,600 Texas elementary schools, with a 0 to 2-star rating out of 5. This places the school in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Gifted and Talented students ranking very highly, while its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform much lower. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, ranging from 40.92% to 63.33%, suggests that it serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact academic performance.

While the nearby schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District show a wide range of performance, with some schools like Carpenter Hill Elementary and Elm Grove Elementary performing significantly better than Tom Green Elementary, others like Susie Fuentes Elementary and Camino Real Elementary have similar or lower performance. Tom Green Elementary's low performance, particularly among its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, suggests that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support in these areas, as well as leveraging the strengths of its Gifted and Talented program to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1301 Old Goforth Rd
       Buda, TX  78610-9121


(512) 268-8438

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3171st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,504 Help


Students who attend Tom Green Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dr T C McCormick Junior Middle
High:    Moe And Gene Johnson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  594

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.6%
White:
15.7%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tom Green Elementary ranks worse than 67.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.6%), White (15.7%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tom Green Elementary is 12.5, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tom Green Elementary is $9,504. 9 elementary schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tom Green Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tom Green Elementary 3171st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tom Green Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hays Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays Consolidated Independent School District 456th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tom Green Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.14 2864th 3465 17.3%
2005 42.65 2358th 3475 32.1%
2006 18.40 3203rd 3476 7.9%
2007 14.36 3531st 3724 5.2%
2008 36.06 2856th 3768 24.2%
2009 29.42 3218th 3884 17.1%
2010 32.17 3188th 3937 19.0%
2011 29.10 3433rd 4095 16.2%
2012 21.60 3795th 4206 9.8%
2013 27.10 3522nd 4221 16.6%
2014 44.77 2660th 4260 37.6%
2015 28.68 3401st 4320 21.3%
2016 20.61 3704th 4286 13.6%
2017 22.34 3647th 4329 15.8%
2018 11.72 4186th 4359 4.0%
2019 35.75 2979th 4479 33.5%
2021 35.96 2788th 4578 39.1%
2022 31.00 3314th 4581 27.7%
2023 35.91 3040th 4647 34.6%
2024 34.30 3171st 4675 32.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.18 733rd 1004 27.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.75 3126th 3226 3.1%
2019 33.04 2514th 3333 24.6%
2021 36.13 2285th 3446 33.7%
2022 34.17 2548th 3487 26.9%
2023 48.23 1773rd 3556 50.1%
2024 32.07 2649th 3638 27.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.58 2879th 3558 19.1%
2019 43.84 1808th 3684 50.9%
2021 36.60 2289th 3799 39.7%
2022 37.93 2426th 3952 38.6%
2023 34.58 2751st 4086 32.7%
2024 24.58 3588th 4261 15.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.37 4129th 4264 3.2%
2019 32.80 3274th 4309 24.0%
2021 31.64 3271st 4451 26.5%
2022 32.96 3317th 4477 25.9%
2023 37.85 3032nd 4521 32.9%
2024 34.73 3256th 4560 28.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.99 4132nd 4306 4.0%
2019 30.86 3283rd 4348 24.5%
2021 34.28 2909th 4499 35.3%
2022 32.41 3266th 4561 28.4%
2023 31.55 3300th 4588 28.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.13 2609th 3106 16.0%
2019 43.22 2287th 3184 28.2%
2021 56.89 1527th 3006 49.2%
2022 59.98 1417th 2958 52.1%
2023 77.78 14th 2980 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 4167th 4240 1.7%
2019 46.02 2253rd 4295 47.5%
2021 39.47 2607th 4331 39.8%
2022 30.18 3498th 4461 21.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.30 4130th 4319 4.4%
2019 43.07 2449th 4357 43.8%
2021 37.96 2677th 4498 40.5%
2022 33.00 3201st 4563 29.8%
2023 40.88 2710th 4585 40.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.46 908th 1009 10.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.13 2376th 2483 4.3%
2021 59.55 742nd 2444 69.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.25 4024th 4168 3.5%
2019 31.91 3162nd 4188 24.5%
2021 35.92 2843rd 4329 34.3%
2022 23.72 3774th 4376 13.8%
2023 35.84 3027th 4401 31.2%
2024 34.02 3170th 4431 28.5%
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Rank History for White students at Tom Green Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.24 3074th 3127 1.7%
2019 44.78 1817th 3142 42.2%
2021 42.94 1818th 3082 41.0%
2022 60.23 1154th 3082 62.6%
2023 35.11 2188th 3106 29.6%
2024 37.11 2098th 3078 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Open Quote My son and daughter both go to this school/ They both have outstanding teachers. I'm familiar with many of the staff and volunteer there occasionally and I'm very happy that my kids attend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Open Quote We moved to buda for the awesome community and the great schools so we were heartbroken by our experience with Tom Green Elementary.

We weren't surprised to find numerous families had the same issues we did with the school and staff.

None of my children will be attending this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tom Green Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 6 1 52 n/a n/a n/a 0 419
1989 343 6 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 326 7 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 346 10 5 40 0 n/a n/a -4 397
1992 359 10 1 53 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 369 12 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 230 11 0 204 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1995 220 13 0 228 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1996 220 13 0 228 4 n/a n/a 0 465
1997 227 24 2 247 4 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 231 18 3 427 3 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 225 20 3 469 2 n/a n/a 0 719
2000 232 24 4 505 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2001 168 12 3 447 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2002 134 21 2 527 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2003 134 21 2 527 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2004 99 14 2 453 2 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 106 12 2 471 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 104 13 1 505 2 n/a n/a 0 625
2007 128 14 2 556 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2008 108 19 9 645 3 n/a n/a 0 784
2009 100 21 7 496 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2010 172 24 5 453 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2011 83 16 0 459 0 0 5 0 563
2012 85 17 2 491 0 0 4 0 599
2013 88 8 5 463 2 0 4 0 570
2014 92 12 8 450 1 1 4 0 568
2015 97 14 11 473 2 2 8 0 607
2016 113 13 9 512 2 1 10 0 660
2017 138 20 12 536 1 1 16 0 724
2018 144 26 13 559 1 2 12 0 757
2019 146 22 12 552 0 1 23 0 756
2020 146 23 9 510 0 2 30 0 720
2021 153 25 14 536 0 0 32 0 760
2022 174 17 17 592 1 0 32 0 833
2023 84 15 8 430 0 0 22 0 559
2024 93 12 7 455 2 0 25 0 594

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tom Green Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a n/a
1990 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
1991 397 20.4 19.4 n/a
1992 423 26.7 15.8 9.5
1993 444 26.0 17.1 13.3
1994 447 27.5 16.3 50.3
1995 465 31.3 14.9 46.7
1996 465 31.3 14.9 46.7
1997 504 32.3 15.6 52.6
1998 682 45.3 15.1 59.2
1999 719 45.6 15.8 73.7
2000 765 48.5 15.8 63.8
2001 632 37.2 17.0 60.6
2002 685 47.3 14.5 74.9
2003 685 47.3 14.5 74.9
2004 570 42.0 13.6 76.7
2005 592 40.9 14.5 74
2006 625 43.1 14.5 75.5
2007 703 50.0 14.1 60.5
2008 784 56.2 14.0 64.4
2009 626 43.9 14.3 71.1
2010 655 50.7 12.9 70.4
2011 563 42.9 13.1 75.3
2012 599 41.1 14.5 73
2013 570 40.5 14.0 62.8
2014 568 40.4 14.0 67.8
2015 607 44.0 13.7 67.7
2016 660 49.0 13.4 62.7
2017 724 53.4 13.5 59.5
2018 757 59.9 12.6 57.6
2019 756 55.0 13.7 58.7
2020 720 50.9 14.1 49.7
2021 760 52.0 14.6 40.9
2022 833 59.7 13.9 41.5
2023 559 45.8 12.1 63.3
2024 594 47.4 12.5 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tom Green Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 23.0 18.2 n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a n/a
1990 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
1991 397 20.4 19.4 n/a
1992 423 26.7 15.8 9.5
1993 444 26.0 17.1 13.3
1994 447 27.5 16.3 50.3
1995 465 31.3 14.9 46.7
1996 465 31.3 14.9 46.7
1997 504 32.3 15.6 52.6
1998 682 45.3 15.1 59.2
1999 719 45.6 15.8 73.7
2000 765 48.5 15.8 63.8
2001 632 37.2 17.0 60.6
2002 685 47.3 14.5 74.9
2003 685 47.3 14.5 74.9
2004 570 42.0 13.6 76.7
2005 592 40.9 14.5 74
2006 625 43.1 14.5 75.5
2007 703 50.0 14.1 60.5
2008 784 56.2 14.0 64.4
2009 626 43.9 14.3 71.1
2010 655 50.7 12.9 70.4
2011 563 42.9 13.1 75.3
2012 599 41.1 14.5 73
2013 570 40.5 14.0 62.8
2014 568 40.4 14.0 67.8
2015 607 44.0 13.7 67.7
2016 660 49.0 13.4 62.7
2017 724 53.4 13.5 59.5
2018 757 59.9 12.6 57.6
2019 756 55.0 13.7 58.7
2020 720 50.9 14.1 49.7
2021 760 52.0 14.6 40.9
2022 833 59.7 13.9 41.5
2023 559 45.8 12.1 63.3
2024 594 47.4 12.5 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tom Green Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $768 (9.3%) $7,468 (90.7%) $8,236
2020 $808 (8.7%) $8,479 (91.3%) $9,287
2021 $764 (8.0%) $8,740 (92.0%) $9,504

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tom Green Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2979th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3040th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tom Green Elementary)3858
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tom Green Elementary)3830
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4544
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Tom Green Elementary)1717
   3rd Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)3011
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
4th Grade Reading (Tom Green Elementary)4034
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4652
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tom Green Elementary)3533
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4847
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Tom Green Elementary)4543
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5261
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tom Green Elementary)3826
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5349
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tom Green Elementary)4636
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5138
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students756559
 26.1%
African American2215
 31.8%
American Indian00
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic552430
 22.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White14684
 42.5%
Two or More Races2322
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%63.3%
 4.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 594 students attended Tom Green Elementary.

Tom Green Elementary ranks 3171st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tom Green Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 16% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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