Blanton Elementary

Summary:

Blanton Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 497 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blanton Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low rankings and test scores compared to the district and state. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (81.49%) compared to nearby schools, and an extremely high percentage of students (over 90%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Blanton Elementary's STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, and the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($10,639 in 2020-2021) is lower than the district average, which may contribute to the academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools in the Arlington ISD, Blanton Elementary's academic performance is consistently lower, even though they serve similar student populations in terms of racial demographics and economic disadvantage. The school's performance on STAAR tests is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, indicating significant achievement gaps within the school. Blanton Elementary's performance in the Gifted and Talented program is also very low, ranking in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools in this area. These persistent challenges suggest that Blanton Elementary may require additional resources, targeted interventions, and a comprehensive school improvement plan to address the needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1900 S Collins St
       Arlington, TX  76010-5798


(682) 867-1000

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4086th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,639 Help


Students who attend Blanton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carter J H
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.9%
African American:
8.3%
White:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blanton Elementary ranks worse than 87.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 38th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.9%), African American (8.3%), White (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanton Elementary is 12.8, which is the 12th best among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanton Elementary is $10,639, which is the 15th highest among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blanton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanton Elementary 4086th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Blanton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blanton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.08 1437th 3465 58.5%
2005 55.48 1748th 3475 49.7%
2006 28.35 2912th 3476 16.2%
2007 37.81 2776th 3724 25.5%
2008 33.20 2990th 3768 20.6%
2009 43.37 2574th 3884 33.7%
2010 45.04 2589th 3937 34.2%
2011 46.28 2633rd 4095 35.7%
2012 40.38 2873rd 4206 31.7%
2013 45.32 2576th 4221 39.0%
2014 31.03 3358th 4260 21.2%
2015 29.60 3355th 4320 22.3%
2016 23.95 3554th 4286 17.1%
2017 31.89 3031st 4329 30.0%
2018 30.88 3133rd 4359 28.1%
2019 29.90 3347th 4479 25.3%
2021 17.87 4018th 4578 12.2%
2022 32.39 3219th 4581 29.7%
2023 18.20 4112th 4647 11.5%
2024 19.10 4086th 4675 12.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.55 2238th 3226 30.6%
2019 42.19 1986th 3333 40.4%
2021 31.73 2563rd 3446 25.6%
2022 44.01 2011th 3487 42.3%
2023 30.08 2782nd 3556 21.8%
2024 27.65 2922nd 3638 19.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.86 803rd 3558 77.4%
2019 40.47 2014th 3684 45.3%
2021 22.06 3403rd 3799 10.4%
2022 39.93 2274th 3952 42.5%
2023 22.68 3623rd 4086 11.3%
2024 47.87 2026th 4261 52.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.89 2507th 4264 41.2%
2019 43.84 2504th 4309 41.9%
2021 26.24 3654th 4451 17.9%
2022 45.99 2431st 4477 45.7%
2023 25.97 3768th 4521 16.7%
2024 26.05 3817th 4560 16.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.79 3204th 4306 25.6%
2019 34.27 3047th 4348 29.9%
2021 20.49 3851st 4499 14.4%
2022 31.45 3333rd 4561 26.9%
2023 22.56 3899th 4588 15.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.56 2755th 3106 11.3%
2019 26.33 2783rd 3184 12.6%
2021 16.92 2680th 3006 10.8%
2022 38.64 2251st 2958 23.9%
2023 12.18 2841st 2980 4.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.83 2666th 4240 37.1%
2019 51.58 1865th 4295 56.6%
2021 32.91 3127th 4331 27.8%
2022 50.06 2089th 4461 53.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.86 3058th 4319 29.2%
2019 28.12 3405th 4357 21.8%
2021 18.33 3983rd 4498 11.4%
2022 33.50 3167th 4563 30.6%
2023 18.51 4081st 4585 11.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 417th 2483 83.2%
2019 55.74 919th 2515 63.5%
2021 28.00 1947th 2444 20.3%
2022 30.82 1848th 2421 23.7%
2023 29.85 1852nd 2443 24.2%
2024 41.25 1428th 2421 41.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.20 3182nd 4168 23.7%
2019 36.83 2847th 4188 32.0%
2021 24.58 3602nd 4329 16.8%
2022 40.91 2697th 4376 38.4%
2023 24.19 3731st 4401 15.2%
2024 21.61 3880th 4431 12.4%
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Rank History for White students at Blanton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.54 2376th 3127 24.0%
2019 1.68 3134th 3142 0.3%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Open Quote This is the worst school my children have ever attended! Very few good teachers, students lack discipline and respect! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blanton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 409 47 10 41 n/a n/a n/a 0 507
1989 392 59 17 62 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1990 401 80 10 51 4 n/a n/a 0 546
1991 419 87 11 58 4 n/a n/a 0 579
1992 424 100 10 73 4 n/a n/a 0 611
1993 418 103 13 80 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 390 103 12 104 3 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 357 77 33 128 6 n/a n/a 0 601
1996 357 77 33 128 6 n/a n/a 0 601
1997 291 97 38 141 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1998 276 113 25 193 8 n/a n/a 0 615
1999 273 104 21 203 6 n/a n/a 0 607
2000 243 102 19 249 6 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 177 142 26 285 9 n/a n/a 0 639
2002 116 102 20 321 7 n/a n/a 0 566
2003 116 102 20 321 7 n/a n/a 0 566
2004 108 70 14 320 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 124 80 13 363 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2006 109 96 14 383 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2007 104 94 14 361 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 89 75 16 445 3 n/a n/a 0 628
2009 89 78 20 475 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2010 80 70 29 457 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2011 64 62 26 488 3 0 7 0 650
2012 62 56 27 517 2 1 9 0 674
2013 62 63 25 544 4 1 11 0 710
2014 50 77 18 566 3 0 16 0 730
2015 47 62 12 618 2 0 17 0 758
2016 46 66 14 581 3 0 16 0 726
2017 34 67 16 552 4 0 19 0 692
2018 34 53 17 505 3 0 11 0 623
2019 34 47 16 462 3 0 12 0 574
2020 31 49 11 432 6 0 9 0 538
2021 27 40 6 406 3 0 6 0 488
2022 22 42 4 383 3 0 6 0 460
2023 31 49 3 405 2 0 7 0 497
2024 24 39 5 389 2 0 10 0 469

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 Blanton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 31.0 16.3 n/a
1989 531 n/a n/a n/a
1990 546 35.0 15.6 n/a
1991 579 34.9 16.5 n/a
1992 611 36.3 16.8 32.4
1993 616 34.0 18.1 44.2
1994 612 36.7 16.7 42.5
1995 601 35.7 16.8 41.9
1996 601 35.7 16.8 41.9
1997 572 37.0 15.5 52.6
1998 615 42.0 14.6 55.8
1999 607 39.3 15.4 63.4
2000 619 42.6 14.5 63.8
2001 639 46.7 13.7 71.8
2002 566 37.0 15.3 79.2
2003 566 37.0 15.3 79.2
2004 516 38.0 13.6 84.3
2005 583 40.1 14.5 82.2
2006 604 38.9 15.5 88.6
2007 573 38.4 14.9 86.7
2008 628 41.3 15.2 87.3
2009 662 41.4 16.0 90.3
2010 638 47.4 13.4 92.9
2011 650 47.6 13.6 93.5
2012 674 41.8 16.0 93.3
2013 710 43.8 16.1 95.2
2014 730 43.5 16.7 95.3
2015 758 46.0 16.4 91.8
2016 726 45.0 16.1 92.8
2017 692 43.3 15.9 91.9
2018 623 41.4 15.0 88.4
2019 574 41.3 13.8 93.6
2020 538 41.2 13.0 95
2021 488 41.1 11.8 90.6
2022 460 33.8 13.5 89.3
2023 497 33.9 14.6 91.3
2024 469 36.5 12.8 91

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 Blanton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 507 31.0 16.3 n/a
1989 531 n/a n/a n/a
1990 546 35.0 15.6 n/a
1991 579 34.9 16.5 n/a
1992 611 36.3 16.8 32.4
1993 616 34.0 18.1 44.2
1994 612 36.7 16.7 42.5
1995 601 35.7 16.8 41.9
1996 601 35.7 16.8 41.9
1997 572 37.0 15.5 52.6
1998 615 42.0 14.6 55.8
1999 607 39.3 15.4 63.4
2000 619 42.6 14.5 63.8
2001 639 46.7 13.7 71.8
2002 566 37.0 15.3 79.2
2003 566 37.0 15.3 79.2
2004 516 38.0 13.6 84.3
2005 583 40.1 14.5 82.2
2006 604 38.9 15.5 88.6
2007 573 38.4 14.9 86.7
2008 628 41.3 15.2 87.3
2009 662 41.4 16.0 90.3
2010 638 47.4 13.4 92.9
2011 650 47.6 13.6 93.5
2012 674 41.8 16.0 93.3
2013 710 43.8 16.1 95.2
2014 730 43.5 16.7 95.3
2015 758 46.0 16.4 91.8
2016 726 45.0 16.1 92.8
2017 692 43.3 15.9 91.9
2018 623 41.4 15.0 88.4
2019 574 41.3 13.8 93.6
2020 538 41.2 13.0 95
2021 488 41.1 11.8 90.6
2022 460 33.8 13.5 89.3
2023 497 33.9 14.6 91.3
2024 469 36.5 12.8 91

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 Blanton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,071 (8.4%) $11,650 (91.6%) $12,721
2020 $1,071 (10.7%) $8,930 (89.3%) $10,001
2021 $892 (8.4%) $9,747 (91.6%) $10,639

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3347th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4112th of 4647 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Blanton Elementary)4522
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blanton Elementary)4323
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Blanton Elementary)00
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3014
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Blanton Elementary)2735
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blanton Elementary)1833
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Blanton Elementary)3734
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blanton Elementary)4232
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Blanton Elementary)1110
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Blanton Elementary)2927
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blanton Elementary)4223
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students574497
 13.4%
African American4749
 4.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian163
 81.3%
Hispanic462405
 12.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3431
 8.8%
Two or More Races127
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%91.3%
 2.2%


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Students who attend Blanton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carter J H
High : Arlington High School

Blanton Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Blanton Elementary.

Students at Blanton Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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