Laura B Negley Elementary

Summary:

Laura B Negley Elementary is a public elementary school in Kyle, Texas, serving 1,007 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic achievement that outpaces the district and state averages.

Laura B Negley Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.26% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 56.88% for the district and 53.96% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including English Language Learners and Special Education students, who rank in the top 15% and top 20% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. This level of equity in educational outcomes is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and targeted interventions.

While the nearby schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District generally perform well, Hemphill Elementary, Tom Green Elementary, and other local schools do not match the consistent academic excellence of Laura B Negley Elementary. This suggests that the school may have effective strategies, curriculum, or resources that contribute to its outstanding performance, which could be valuable for other schools in the district to learn from.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5940 McNaughton
       Kyle, TX  78640


(512) 268-8501

District: Hays Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
766th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,471 Help


Students who attend Laura B Negley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    R C Barton Middle
High:    Jack C Hays High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,007

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.5%
Hispanic:
42.0%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Laura B Negley Elementary ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd 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 79.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Laura B Negley Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Hispanic (42%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura B Negley Elementary is 15. 11 elementary schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura B Negley Elementary is $9,471. 10 elementary schools in the Hays Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Laura B Negley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Laura B Negley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 71.61 961st 3724 74.2%
2008 78.30 565th 3768 85.0%
2009 67.04 1299th 3884 66.6%
2010 75.71 742nd 3937 81.2%
2011 77.28 668th 4095 83.7%
2012 69.35 1174th 4206 72.1%
2013 63.52 1532nd 4221 63.7%
2014 65.67 1442nd 4260 66.2%
2015 76.81 916th 4320 78.8%
2016 66.65 1435th 4286 66.5%
2017 61.13 1434th 4329 66.9%
2018 71.39 970th 4359 77.7%
2019 77.47 795th 4479 82.3%
2021 72.77 1000th 4578 78.2%
2022 73.78 1000th 4581 78.2%
2023 80.57 747th 4647 83.9%
2024 79.73 766th 4675 83.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 766th 1046 26.8%
2019 47.44 616th 1112 44.6%
2021 54.55 401st 961 58.3%
2022 49.88 537th 1004 46.5%
2023 69.41 289th 1099 73.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.13 2697th 3226 16.4%
2019 19.87 3083rd 3333 7.5%
2023 79.82 399th 3556 88.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.17 159th 3558 95.5%
2019 66.25 697th 3684 81.1%
2021 57.16 1069th 3799 71.9%
2022 63.63 921st 3952 76.7%
2023 65.57 851st 4086 79.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.76 1284th 4264 69.9%
2019 71.53 724th 4309 83.2%
2021 62.31 1273rd 4451 71.4%
2022 61.46 1396th 4477 68.8%
2023 71.99 796th 4521 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.98 1116th 4306 74.1%
2019 80.95 600th 4348 86.2%
2021 75.84 832nd 4499 81.5%
2022 67.17 1213th 4561 73.4%
2023 75.29 879th 4588 80.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.22 449th 3106 85.5%
2019 66.07 1105th 3184 65.3%
2021 70.22 944th 3006 68.6%
2022 67.10 980th 2958 66.9%
2023 72.83 561st 2980 81.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 1983rd 4240 53.2%
2019 46.91 2200th 4295 48.8%
2021 44.43 2230th 4331 48.5%
2022 50.70 2041st 4461 54.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.19 934th 4319 78.4%
2019 70.44 991st 4357 77.3%
2021 66.23 1230th 4498 72.7%
2022 77.99 796th 4563 82.6%
2023 82.26 625th 4585 86.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.93 1240th 2421 48.8%
2023 50.41 1062nd 2443 56.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.32 1359th 4168 67.4%
2019 77.20 555th 4188 86.7%
2021 77.56 600th 4329 86.1%
2022 68.52 996th 4376 77.2%
2023 70.83 896th 4401 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Laura B Negley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.83 971st 3127 68.9%
2019 64.41 999th 3142 68.2%
2021 50.13 1486th 3082 51.8%
2022 65.39 962nd 3082 68.8%
2023 72.55 694th 3106 77.7%
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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
Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Open Quote The teachers at Negley are rockstars! If there's a single dud on the faculty there, I haven't met them yet. They are doing the work they love, and it shows. Every single teacher I've met there has expressed a commitment to meet each child wherever s/he is. They also welcome parent involvement, and you'll almost always find parents on campus doing various volunteer activities.

Security at Negley is top-notch - you must show a photo ID to get onto campus, they run your ID through the RAPTOR system to make sure you're okay, and issue a badge. All doors, except the front, are locked, and all faculty and staff wear badges. The kids are safe here, they're getting a good education, and they're having fun. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Open Quote My son's experience at this school was horrible to say the least. There was such a lack of supervision that they actually "lost" him for over 30 min and not one person thought they needed to call me!!! I found out when I went to pick him up from his daycare (who by the way FOUND him) at the daycare across the street from the school! That is just one nightmare. We moved and he now LOVES kindergarten. At Negley he was starting to have behavioral issues and bringing home pictures of "monsters/lines in circles". Keep in mind that he was in private PreSchool who ranted and raved over how smart and ready for Kindergarten he was. The pictures he brought home were "smiling and sunny." He was even in the advanced class! His teacher at Negley told me during a parent/teacher conference that he needed to work on his understanding of "patterns"...BUT he came home the other day from his new school, Allen Elementary in Frisco TX, and randomly said "mommy that is a pattern" while we were reading before bed. As a parent your worst nightmare is to watch your child have a bad kindergarten experience. I saw his self-confidence plummet. I'm sure that is bc of the "bully's" he came home talking about. Where does a 5 year old even learn that word! I had numerous discussions with first the teacher, principal, attempted with the Superintendent after he was LOST. I never got my meeting with the Superintendent (shows how much they care huh?) I even went up to his office and sat until someone would talk to me and finally an assistant of some sort came out and wrote down my story ab him being lost, etc. Still two days later no call from any school officials! Which is why we moved and hopefully before any irreversible damage was done in the short MONTH and a HALF we were there. Our nightmare is now over and instead of "monsters" he is bringing home pictures of "smiles" again. Thank you FISD and Allen Elementary! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Laura B Negley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 424 13 5 176 5 n/a n/a 0 623
2008 465 11 6 185 5 n/a n/a 0 672
2009 530 14 6 173 4 n/a n/a 0 727
2010 536 14 9 181 4 n/a n/a 0 744
2011 500 7 10 244 3 0 22 0 786
2012 475 10 10 249 3 0 28 0 775
2013 490 10 8 235 3 0 23 0 769
2014 463 9 13 255 5 0 20 0 765
2015 453 8 9 252 3 0 26 0 751
2016 449 16 11 249 5 1 28 0 759
2017 431 16 7 268 4 1 32 0 759
2018 431 11 5 287 3 1 31 0 769
2019 422 18 14 313 2 2 36 0 807
2020 453 26 8 359 2 1 41 0 890
2021 407 28 10 346 2 1 35 0 829
2022 429 31 9 409 2 0 35 0 915
2023 488 29 30 423 2 0 35 0 1007

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 Laura B Negley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 623 39.0 16.0 15.4
2008 672 44.1 15.2 14.4
2009 727 46.1 15.7 13.5
2010 744 50.0 14.8 17.7
2011 786 52.2 15.0 18.7
2012 775 48.2 16.0 18.1
2013 769 47.5 16.1 14.7
2014 765 47.5 16.0 20
2015 751 46.0 16.3 19.6
2016 759 49.0 15.4 19.4
2017 759 52.6 14.4 18.3
2018 769 51.1 15.0 21.5
2019 807 52.3 15.4 30.5
2020 890 55.2 16.1 28.8
2021 829 58.2 14.2 25.9
2022 915 62.1 14.7 28.9
2023 1007 66.9 15.0 29.1

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 Laura B Negley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 623 39.0 16.0 15.4
2008 672 44.1 15.2 14.4
2009 727 46.1 15.7 13.5
2010 744 50.0 14.8 17.7
2011 786 52.2 15.0 18.7
2012 775 48.2 16.0 18.1
2013 769 47.5 16.1 14.7
2014 765 47.5 16.0 20
2015 751 46.0 16.3 19.6
2016 759 49.0 15.4 19.4
2017 759 52.6 14.4 18.3
2018 769 51.1 15.0 21.5
2019 807 52.3 15.4 30.5
2020 890 55.2 16.1 28.8
2021 829 58.2 14.2 25.9
2022 915 62.1 14.7 28.9
2023 1007 66.9 15.0 29.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Laura B Negley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (7.7%) $7,364 (92.3%) $7,976
2020 $587 (6.8%) $8,053 (93.2%) $8,640
2021 $694 (7.3%) $8,777 (92.7%) $9,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura B Negley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 795th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 747th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Laura B Negley Elementary)6064
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laura B Negley Elementary)4851
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4544
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Laura B Negley Elementary)5665
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4652
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laura B Negley Elementary)6358
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)4847
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Laura B Negley Elementary)6275
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5261
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laura B Negley Elementary)7863
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hays Consolidated Independent School District)5349
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Laura B Negley Elementary)6848
 20%
   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 Students8071007
 24.8%
African American1829
 61.1%
American Indian22
Asian1430
 114.3%
Hispanic313423
 35.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White422488
 15.6%
Two or More Races3635
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.5%29.1%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Laura B Negley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : R C Barton Middle
High : Jack C Hays High School

Students at Laura B Negley Elementary are 48% White, 42% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,007 students attended Laura B Negley Elementary.

Laura B Negley Elementary ranks 766th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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