Is Stephen F Austin State University Charter School a good school?

Yes! Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 125 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Stephen F Austin State University Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?

Students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Summary:

Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is an exceptional elementary school serving 252 students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Nacogdoches, Texas. The school consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools in academic achievement, with impressive results on STAAR tests that place it among the top elementary schools in Texas.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 88.64% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%, and 91.89% of 5th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 53.96%. The school also excels in STAAR Mathematics and Science, with 86.49% and 72.97% of 5th graders, respectively, performing at or above proficiency levels. This exceptional performance has earned the school a statewide ranking of 125 out of 4,675 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, when compared to nearby schools, such as Emeline Carpenter Elementary, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School stands out significantly in terms of academic achievement. For example, only 11.54% of 3rd graders at Emeline Carpenter Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the charter school's 88.64%. Additionally, the charter school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 9.38%, compared to 95.83% at Emeline Carpenter Elementary and 88.49% at Thomas J Rusk Elementary. This suggests that the charter school's exceptional performance is not solely due to socioeconomic factors, but rather a reflection of the school's strong educational program and dedicated staff.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2428 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75965

(936) 468-5899

District: Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,431

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.3%

Hispanic:

20.9%

African American:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (20.9%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Stephen F Austin State University Charter School employs 16.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is $8,431.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Stephen F Austin State University Charter School 125^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Stephen F Austin State University Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Stephen F Austin State University Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephen F Austin State University Charter School 5^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	62.50	1670^th	4095	59.2%
2012	79.43	690^th	4206	83.6%
2013	78.18	736^th	4221	82.6%
2014	90.04	194^th	4260	95.4%
2015	90.77	160^th	4320	96.3%
2016	93.35	48^th	4286	98.9%
2017	98.14	77^th	4329	98.2%
2018	96.50	121^st	4359	97.2%
2019	95.46	149^th	4479	96.7%
2021	98.61	66^th	4578	98.6%
2022	98.07	54^th	4581	98.8%
2023	94.21	203^rd	4647	95.6%
2024	96.43	125^th	4675	97.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	94.22	75^th	3684	98.0%
2023	92.36	130^th	4086	96.8%
2024	79.31	459^th	4261	89.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.58	412^th	4560	91.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.35	93^rd	4306	97.8%
2019	95.63	115^th	4348	97.4%
2021	98.90	37^th	4499	99.2%
2022	96.86	75^th	4561	98.4%
2023	89.54	345^th	4588	92.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	95.81	61^st	4240	98.6%
2019	91.50	135^th	4295	96.9%
2021	70.37	727^th	4331	83.2%
2022	97.90	30^th	4461	99.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.48	206^th	4319	95.2%
2019	92.60	231^st	4357	94.7%
2021	96.99	107^th	4498	97.6%
2022	97.45	54^th	4563	98.8%
2023	94.34	163^rd	4585	96.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.86	1243^rd	2443	49.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	95.66	74^th	4168	98.2%
2019	95.52	71^st	4188	98.3%
2021	93.14	147^th	4329	96.6%
2022	94.32	113^th	4376	97.4%
2023	88.43	258^th	4401	94.1%
2024	93.00	127^th	4431	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.80	189^th	3127	94.0%
2019	89.36	136^th	3142	95.7%
2021	95.85	29^th	3082	99.1%
2022	95.30	23^rd	3082	99.3%
2023	89.35	127^th	3106	95.9%
2024	90.35	110^th	3078	96.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	116	18	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	154
2010	162	30	11	18	0	n/a	n/a	221
2011	188	30	15	21	4	1	2	261
2012	186	31	12	20	4	1	5	259
2013	184	28	13	19	1	1	6	252
2014	193	17	13	15	1	1	6	246
2015	190	19	15	17	1	1	7	250
2016	172	14	14	30	1	0	11	242
2017	185	15	14	30	0	0	11	255
2018	186	15	14	30	0	0	10	255
2019	188	18	12	27	0	0	11	256
2020	176	18	11	30	0	0	19	254
2021	176	16	9	37	0	0	17	255
2022	173	20	6	41	0	0	16	256
2023	169	21	3	47	0	0	12	252
2024	171	17	2	53	0	0	11	254

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

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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 Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	154	9.2	16.7	10.4
2010	221	12.3	17.9	11.3
2011	261	14.7	17.6	14.9
2012	259	15.7	16.4	9.7
2013	252	15.7	15.9	7.5
2014	246	17.2	14.2	6.9
2015	250	17.0	14.7	7.6
2016	242	18.0	13.4	5.8
2017	255	17.4	14.6	8.6
2018	255	17.3	14.6	8.6
2019	256	17.3	14.7	6.3
2020	254	16.7	15.1	7.5
2021	255	17.5	14.5	9.4
2022	256	16.9	15.1	9.4
2023	252	16.3	15.4	n/a
2024	254	16.5	15.3	n/a

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 Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	154	9.2	16.7	10.4
2010	221	12.3	17.9	11.3
2011	261	14.7	17.6	14.9
2012	259	15.7	16.4	9.7
2013	252	15.7	15.9	7.5
2014	246	17.2	14.2	6.9
2015	250	17.0	14.7	7.6
2016	242	18.0	13.4	5.8
2017	255	17.4	14.6	8.6
2018	255	17.3	14.6	8.6
2019	256	17.3	14.7	6.3
2020	254	16.7	15.1	7.5
2021	255	17.5	14.5	9.4
2022	256	16.9	15.1	9.4
2023	252	16.3	15.4	n/a
2024	254	16.5	15.3	n/a

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 Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$8,526 (100.0%)	$8,526
2020	$92 (1.1%)	$8,068 (98.9%)	$8,160
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$8,431 (100.0%)	$8,431

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 149^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 203^rd of 4647 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	81	68	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	81	68	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	81	68	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	81	68	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	88	85	3%
4th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	88	85	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	95	75	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	95	75	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	85	89	4%
5th Grade Reading (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	85	89	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	90	82	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	90	82	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	59	58	1%
5th Grade Science (Stephen F Austin State University Charter School)	59	58	1%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	256	252	1.6%
African American	18	21	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	3	75%
Hispanic	27	47	74.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	169	10.1%
Two or More Races	11	12	9.1%

Schools Near Stephen F Austin State University Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2428 Raguet St	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Stephen F Austin State University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(936) 468-5899	254	17	15.3		171 (67.3%)	17 (6.7%)	53 (20.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	96.4	125^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.3%		94.2	203^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	95.6%	78				88.6	78.6	91.9	65.9	69.1	86.5	73.0	$8,431	$00	$8,431
Raguet Elementary	Public	K-5	2708 Raguet St	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-5052	444	36	12.2	74.5%	159 (35.8%)	138 (31.1%)	94 (21.2%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.6%)	34.9	3127^th of 4675 public elementary schools	33.1%		32.5	3248^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.1%	121				48.6	47.5	38.4	34.3	33.9	27.4	16.4	$10,232	$2,427	$7,806
Thomas J Rusk Elementary	Public	K-5	411 N Mound St	Nacogdoches	75961	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-3100	466	39	11.9	88.8%	58 (12.4%)	66 (14.2%)	335 (71.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	31.9	3324^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.9%		33	3219^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.7%	105	0.0	16.7	0.0	32.4	51.3	48.6	23.7	20.5	36.6	20.0	$10,203	$2,176	$8,027
Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary	Public	K-5	907 N Sanders St	Nacogdoches	75964	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-5040	598	44	13.6	94.3%	82 (13.7%)	170 (28.4%)	333 (55.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	17.4	4169^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.8%		14.1	4322^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	7.0%	153		0.0		38.8	20.4	27.0	39.2	14.1	9.8	3.9	$10,722	$2,546	$8,177
Mike Moses Elementary	Public	K-5	2801 Park St	Nacogdoches	75961	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(936) 569-5001	506	36	14.0	95.5%	37 (7.3%)	162 (32.0%)	275 (54.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	9.7	4510^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.5%		20	4000^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.9%	510	0.0	10.0	16.7	24.6	12.4	34.9	6.8	8.2	22.1	9.3
Fredonia Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1326 S Fredonia St	Nacogdoches	75964	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-5080	336	27	12.2	98.8%	33 (9.8%)	138 (41.1%)	152 (45.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)											$14,045	$3,795	$10,249
Emeline Carpenter Elementary	Public	K-5	5209 SE Stallings Dr	Nacogdoches	75961	Nacogdoches County	Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 569-5070	357	31	11.3	94.1%	37 (10.4%)	220 (61.6%)	79 (22.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	6.4	4613^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.3%		5.9	4582^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	1.4%	31				11.5	21.2	13.5	3.9	26.4	3.9	1.9	$13,320	$3,133	$10,188
Central Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10317 Us Hwy 259 N	Nacogdoches	75965	Nacogdoches County	Central Heights Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 552-3424	482	43	11.2	46.1%	323 (67.0%)	17 (3.5%)	108 (22.4%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.2%)	75.3	929^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.1%		71.2	1116^th of 4647 public elementary schools	76.0%	187				69.4	71.3	51.7	56.5	61.3	59.8	30.8	$10,432	$1,893	$8,538
Woden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5263 F M 226	Woden	75978	Nacogdoches County	Woden Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 564-2386	460	39	11.7	67.4%	329 (71.5%)	12 (2.6%)	108 (23.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	37.2	2983^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	36.2%		44.5	2505^th of 4647 public elementary schools	46.1%	478				31.0	52.9	40.3	36.6	40.0	40.3	13.4	$10,403	$1,868	$8,535
Garrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	459 N Us Hwy 59	Garrison	75946	Nacogdoches County	Garrison Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 347-7010	372	27	13.6	61.0%	230 (61.8%)	61 (16.4%)	58 (15.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.6%)	48	2283^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	51.2%		57.8	1711^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.2%	572				74.6	37.0	48.2	21.8	51.9	57.4	7.4	$9,059	$685	$8,373

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