Stafford Elementary

Summary:

Stafford Elementary is a public elementary school in Abilene, Texas, serving 447 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Abilene Independent School District, which is ranked 676 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stafford Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with STAAR test scores generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Stafford Elementary students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 39.06% to 44.74%, compared to the district averages of 43.93% and 43.94%. The school's performance in STAAR Mathematics and Science is also lower than the district and state. Stafford Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5 over the past several years.

Stafford Elementary's high poverty rate, with over 88% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. When compared to nearby schools like Alcorta Elementary and Dyess Elementary, Stafford Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR proficiency rates and lower school rankings. The school's declining performance over time suggests that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes at Stafford Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1026 N Pioneer Dr
       Abilene, TX  79603-4027


(325) 671-4895

District: Abilene Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2572nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,556 Help


Students who attend Stafford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mann Middle
High:    Abilene High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.0%
White:
27.5%
African American:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stafford Elementary ranks worse than 55% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stafford Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49%), White (27.5%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stafford Elementary is 13.5, which is the 2nd best among 13 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Elementary is $11,556, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Abilene Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Stafford Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Abilene Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Abilene Independent School District (Isd) 676th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stafford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.69 2487th 3465 28.2%
2005 49.38 2050th 3475 41.0%
2006 51.42 1982nd 3476 43.0%
2007 42.84 2553rd 3724 31.4%
2008 37.09 2803rd 3768 25.6%
2009 32.49 3093rd 3884 20.4%
2010 25.66 3435th 3937 12.8%
2011 39.97 2952nd 4095 27.9%
2012 32.14 3309th 4206 21.3%
2013 21.47 3742nd 4221 11.3%
2014 20.67 3790th 4260 11.0%
2015 39.24 2890th 4320 33.1%
2016 20.26 3717th 4286 13.3%
2017 22.53 3633rd 4329 16.1%
2018 19.90 3815th 4359 12.5%
2019 12.74 4246th 4479 5.2%
2021 25.43 3477th 4578 24.0%
2022 17.60 4072nd 4581 11.1%
2023 41.41 2701st 4647 41.9%
2024 43.77 2572nd 4675 45.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.99 922nd 961 4.1%
2022 23.86 854th 1004 14.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.82 3124th 3226 3.2%
2019 9.58 3299th 3333 1.0%
2023 53.30 1492nd 3556 58.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.04 3505th 3558 1.5%
2019 20.91 3390th 3684 8.0%
2021 41.11 1961st 3799 48.4%
2022 31.62 2901st 3952 26.6%
2023 38.10 2449th 4086 40.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.94 3726th 4264 12.6%
2019 16.55 4086th 4309 5.2%
2021 30.41 3355th 4451 24.6%
2022 19.83 4048th 4477 9.6%
2023 44.11 2607th 4521 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.30 3759th 4306 12.7%
2019 14.19 4115th 4348 5.4%
2021 22.69 3697th 4499 17.8%
2022 16.26 4179th 4561 8.4%
2023 38.26 2888th 4588 37.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.91 2183rd 3106 29.7%
2019 40.37 2385th 3184 25.1%
2022 63.93 1181st 2958 60.1%
2023 55.19 1692nd 2980 43.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.46 3969th 4240 6.4%
2019 19.94 3992nd 4295 7.1%
2021 21.61 3951st 4331 8.8%
2022 23.19 3905th 4461 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.93 3778th 4319 12.5%
2019 14.97 4085th 4357 6.2%
2021 33.03 2967th 4498 34.0%
2022 23.12 3809th 4563 16.5%
2023 44.80 2465th 4585 46.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.63 2262nd 2483 8.9%
2019 14.85 2421st 2515 3.7%
2021 28.09 1943rd 2444 20.5%
2022 15.21 2315th 2421 4.4%
2023 36.77 1576th 2443 35.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.41 3779th 4168 9.3%
2019 17.28 3936th 4188 6.0%
2021 30.26 3217th 4329 25.7%
2022 23.54 3782nd 4376 13.6%
2023 45.36 2403rd 4401 45.4%
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Rank History for White students at Stafford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.48 2431st 3127 22.3%
2019 15.78 2921st 3142 7.0%
2021 16.79 2803rd 3082 9.1%
2022 17.54 2797th 3082 9.2%
2023 32.54 2295th 3106 26.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Stafford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 179 108 0 162 2 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 181 124 1 167 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1991 173 140 1 134 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 160 160 5 142 3 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 261 112 5 101 3 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 257 110 4 113 3 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 223 103 4 118 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 223 103 4 118 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 190 97 2 103 3 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 203 97 2 126 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 178 103 2 144 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 186 100 2 131 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 162 113 1 153 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 138 117 1 139 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 138 117 1 139 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 139 102 3 145 2 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 132 95 4 134 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2006 146 99 4 113 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 143 99 4 135 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2008 137 86 3 128 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2009 134 99 4 121 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 122 115 5 131 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 137 97 1 120 1 1 14 0 371
2012 137 91 1 130 2 1 14 0 376
2013 141 94 22 162 1 1 14 0 435
2014 127 113 5 154 1 1 13 0 414
2015 134 110 2 155 0 1 15 0 417
2016 105 128 5 158 0 1 10 0 407
2017 134 150 3 217 0 1 15 0 520
2018 133 139 5 209 0 1 16 0 503
2019 119 125 2 213 0 1 21 0 481
2020 115 121 3 185 2 0 23 0 449
2021 90 81 3 200 2 0 22 0 398
2022 109 65 3 226 3 0 25 0 431
2023 123 74 3 219 4 0 24 0 447

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 Stafford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 474 27.0 17.5 n/a
1991 448 26.6 16.8 n/a
1992 470 30.5 15.4 59.1
1993 482 31.0 15.5 54.4
1994 487 32.6 14.9 11.5
1995 449 31.6 14.2 53.5
1996 449 31.6 14.2 53.5
1997 395 30.9 12.8 49.1
1998 430 32.3 13.3 47.7
1999 431 31.7 13.6 71.5
2000 421 34.0 12.4 69.6
2001 430 33.2 13.0 71.9
2002 396 28.1 14.1 77.8
2003 396 28.1 14.1 77.8
2004 391 33.7 11.6 78.5
2005 366 33.6 10.9 78.4
2006 362 34.7 10.4 74.9
2007 381 34.0 11.2 76.1
2008 354 32.8 10.8 77.7
2009 359 28.1 12.8 78.8
2010 374 29.5 12.6 83.4
2011 371 28.6 12.9 81.1
2012 376 26.1 14.3 82.2
2013 435 31.7 13.7 80.7
2014 414 28.9 14.2 81.6
2015 417 29.0 14.3 81.1
2016 407 30.0 13.5 83.8
2017 520 38.2 13.5 87.3
2018 503 34.1 14.7 89.9
2019 481 33.4 14.3 86.3
2020 449 32.4 13.8 84.9
2021 398 34.0 11.7 84.4
2022 431 34.0 12.6 85.4
2023 447 33.0 13.5 88.1

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 Stafford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 474 27.0 17.5 n/a
1991 448 26.6 16.8 n/a
1992 470 30.5 15.4 59.1
1993 482 31.0 15.5 54.4
1994 487 32.6 14.9 11.5
1995 449 31.6 14.2 53.5
1996 449 31.6 14.2 53.5
1997 395 30.9 12.8 49.1
1998 430 32.3 13.3 47.7
1999 431 31.7 13.6 71.5
2000 421 34.0 12.4 69.6
2001 430 33.2 13.0 71.9
2002 396 28.1 14.1 77.8
2003 396 28.1 14.1 77.8
2004 391 33.7 11.6 78.5
2005 366 33.6 10.9 78.4
2006 362 34.7 10.4 74.9
2007 381 34.0 11.2 76.1
2008 354 32.8 10.8 77.7
2009 359 28.1 12.8 78.8
2010 374 29.5 12.6 83.4
2011 371 28.6 12.9 81.1
2012 376 26.1 14.3 82.2
2013 435 31.7 13.7 80.7
2014 414 28.9 14.2 81.6
2015 417 29.0 14.3 81.1
2016 407 30.0 13.5 83.8
2017 520 38.2 13.5 87.3
2018 503 34.1 14.7 89.9
2019 481 33.4 14.3 86.3
2020 449 32.4 13.8 84.9
2021 398 34.0 11.7 84.4
2022 431 34.0 12.6 85.4
2023 447 33.0 13.5 88.1

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 Stafford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,498 (17.3%) $7,157 (82.7%) $8,655
2020 $1,645 (16.3%) $8,468 (83.7%) $10,112
2021 $2,556 (22.1%) $9,000 (77.9%) $11,556

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4246th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2701st of 4647 Elementary schools
 36.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Stafford Elementary)2645
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3542
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)2036
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3735
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Stafford Elementary)2535
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3838
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)2547
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Stafford Elementary)3152
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))4147
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stafford Elementary)2439
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Stafford Elementary)2629
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Abilene Independent School District (Isd))3723
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481447
 7.1%
African American12574
 40.8%
American Indian04
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic213219
 2.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White119123
 3.4%
Two or More Races2124
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.3%88.1%
 1.9%


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Students at Stafford Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 28% White, 17% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Stafford Elementary.

Students who attend Stafford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mann Middle
High : Abilene High School

Stafford Elementary ranks 2572nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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