Short Elementary

Summary:

Short Elementary is a public elementary school located in Arlington, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 390. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Short Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Short Elementary has a higher percentage of African American (33.59%) and Hispanic (42.05%) students compared to the district and state averages, and a high percentage of students (85.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Short Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR assessments and has a lower statewide ranking. For example, Duff Elementary, located just 1.94 miles away, consistently ranks in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools and outperforms Short Elementary across all grade levels and subjects. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Short Elementary's per-student spending is only slightly higher than the district average, suggesting that additional resources may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by the school's student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2000 California Ln
       Arlington, TX  76015-1101


(682) 867-5850

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3706th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,914 Help


Students who attend Short Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gunn J H
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.1%
African American:
29.5%
White:
17.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Short Elementary ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 30th 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 25.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Short Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.1%), African American (29.5%), White (17.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Short Elementary is 11.9, which is the 5th 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 Short Elementary is $10,914, which is the 11th highest among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Short Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Short Elementary 3706th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Short Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


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 Short Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.40 1612th 3465 53.5%
2005 40.16 2473rd 3475 28.8%
2006 34.08 2706th 3476 22.2%
2007 31.49 3009th 3724 19.2%
2008 30.74 3091st 3768 18.0%
2009 21.34 3522nd 3884 9.3%
2010 30.34 3259th 3937 17.2%
2011 23.65 3637th 4095 11.2%
2012 40.78 2848th 4206 32.3%
2013 31.92 3318th 4221 21.4%
2014 42.29 2789th 4260 34.5%
2015 31.39 3277th 4320 24.1%
2016 32.67 3172nd 4286 26.0%
2017 26.25 3393rd 4329 21.6%
2018 18.54 3881st 4359 11.0%
2019 18.18 4014th 4479 10.4%
2021 27.50 3350th 4578 26.8%
2022 28.07 3476th 4581 24.1%
2023 24.49 3731st 4647 19.7%
2024 25.70 3706th 4675 20.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.87 859th 961 10.6%
2022 38.21 688th 1004 31.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.25 2551st 3226 20.9%
2019 37.86 2228th 3333 33.2%
2021 49.46 1497th 3446 56.6%
2022 35.40 2475th 3487 29.0%
2023 34.48 2555th 3556 28.1%
2024 38.71 2279th 3638 37.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.32 2566th 3558 27.9%
2019 26.32 3104th 3684 15.7%
2022 33.72 2749th 3952 30.4%
2023 33.85 2823rd 4086 30.9%
2024 45.41 2185th 4261 48.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.66 3893rd 4264 8.7%
2019 22.57 3861st 4309 10.4%
2021 35.87 3003rd 4451 32.5%
2022 33.53 3276th 4477 26.8%
2023 35.89 3170th 4521 29.9%
2024 38.00 3027th 4560 33.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.26 3762nd 4306 12.6%
2019 15.52 4070th 4348 6.4%
2021 29.92 3197th 4499 28.9%
2022 39.12 2825th 4561 38.1%
2023 33.34 3202nd 4588 30.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.43 2700th 3106 13.1%
2019 30.20 2692nd 3184 15.5%
2021 21.65 2559th 3006 14.9%
2022 34.17 2379th 2958 19.6%
2023 30.53 2538th 2980 14.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.59 3817th 4240 10.0%
2019 20.92 3928th 4295 8.5%
2021 39.15 2642nd 4331 39.0%
2022 28.14 3622nd 4461 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.25 3912th 4319 9.4%
2019 24.00 3660th 4357 16.0%
2021 27.64 3347th 4498 25.6%
2022 23.50 3781st 4563 17.1%
2023 21.11 3947th 4585 13.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 1645th 2483 33.7%
2019 38.95 1593rd 2515 36.7%
2021 39.21 1451st 2444 40.6%
2022 46.06 1235th 2421 49.0%
2023 33.27 1716th 2443 29.8%
2024 47.15 1194th 2421 50.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.56 3491st 4168 16.2%
2019 22.85 3700th 4188 11.7%
2021 32.25 3086th 4329 28.7%
2022 26.51 3610th 4376 17.5%
2023 26.38 3577th 4401 18.7%
2024 27.35 3567th 4431 19.5%
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Rank History for White students at Short Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.82 2927th 3127 6.4%
2019 10.07 3039th 3142 3.3%
2021 22.18 2662nd 3082 13.6%
2022 34.02 2263rd 3082 26.6%
2023 34.26 2224th 3106 28.4%
2024 34.33 2225th 3078 27.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Short Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 578 50 13 38 3 n/a n/a 0 682
1989 560 66 20 29 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1990 560 87 19 46 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1991 553 69 21 46 3 n/a n/a 0 692
1992 556 72 22 48 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1993 559 89 15 39 2 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 529 64 23 34 3 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 544 79 23 57 8 n/a n/a 0 711
1996 544 79 23 57 8 n/a n/a 0 711
1997 524 96 25 76 9 n/a n/a 0 730
1998 516 91 23 84 14 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 458 104 23 82 12 n/a n/a 0 679
2000 445 120 25 91 9 n/a n/a 0 690
2001 403 131 32 103 3 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 354 125 33 104 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 354 125 33 104 3 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 322 153 41 123 7 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 289 163 24 136 5 n/a n/a 0 617
2006 268 144 29 135 7 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 242 176 20 137 5 n/a n/a 0 580
2008 201 173 11 149 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 175 166 12 179 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2010 195 189 16 169 3 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 181 186 17 195 4 0 22 0 605
2012 174 179 17 179 3 0 16 0 568
2013 132 182 16 193 5 1 19 0 548
2014 125 174 12 206 1 0 20 0 538
2015 143 187 8 202 1 0 26 0 567
2016 118 175 6 230 2 0 26 0 557
2017 110 180 7 234 3 0 25 0 559
2018 105 165 10 223 1 1 31 0 536
2019 105 149 6 209 0 1 22 0 492
2020 112 160 5 190 1 1 27 0 496
2021 92 151 2 180 2 0 22 0 449
2022 73 155 4 167 2 0 20 0 421
2023 64 131 4 164 3 0 24 0 390
2024 64 109 2 170 1 0 23 0 369

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 Short Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 682 33.0 20.6 n/a
1989 676 n/a n/a n/a
1990 712 35.0 20.3 n/a
1991 692 35.1 19.7 n/a
1992 698 36.3 19.2 12.9
1993 704 36.0 19.6 16.6
1994 653 35.2 18.6 14.1
1995 711 36.5 19.5 18.1
1996 711 36.5 19.5 18.1
1997 730 39.9 18.3 22.2
1998 728 39.1 18.6 21.3
1999 679 38.7 17.5 30.8
2000 690 38.9 17.7 33
2001 672 40.1 16.8 37.9
2002 619 35.7 17.3 41.4
2003 619 35.7 17.3 41.4
2004 646 35.7 18.1 44.6
2005 617 35.6 17.3 48.3
2006 583 37.7 15.5 56.9
2007 580 37.0 15.7 57.1
2008 539 36.6 14.7 60.7
2009 535 36.3 14.7 66.7
2010 572 38.5 14.8 67.1
2011 605 39.0 15.5 74
2012 568 37.0 15.3 75.4
2013 548 38.3 14.3 82.1
2014 538 37.9 14.1 84.2
2015 567 36.0 15.7 77.8
2016 557 37.0 15.0 80.1
2017 559 35.2 15.8 84.3
2018 536 37.0 14.4 75.9
2019 492 33.0 14.8 84.6
2020 496 33.2 14.9 82.3
2021 449 34.5 13.0 89.5
2022 421 33.7 12.4 86.5
2023 390 30.1 12.9 85.9
2024 369 30.8 11.9 85.6

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 Short Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 682 33.0 20.6 n/a
1989 676 n/a n/a n/a
1990 712 35.0 20.3 n/a
1991 692 35.1 19.7 n/a
1992 698 36.3 19.2 12.9
1993 704 36.0 19.6 16.6
1994 653 35.2 18.6 14.1
1995 711 36.5 19.5 18.1
1996 711 36.5 19.5 18.1
1997 730 39.9 18.3 22.2
1998 728 39.1 18.6 21.3
1999 679 38.7 17.5 30.8
2000 690 38.9 17.7 33
2001 672 40.1 16.8 37.9
2002 619 35.7 17.3 41.4
2003 619 35.7 17.3 41.4
2004 646 35.7 18.1 44.6
2005 617 35.6 17.3 48.3
2006 583 37.7 15.5 56.9
2007 580 37.0 15.7 57.1
2008 539 36.6 14.7 60.7
2009 535 36.3 14.7 66.7
2010 572 38.5 14.8 67.1
2011 605 39.0 15.5 74
2012 568 37.0 15.3 75.4
2013 548 38.3 14.3 82.1
2014 538 37.9 14.1 84.2
2015 567 36.0 15.7 77.8
2016 557 37.0 15.0 80.1
2017 559 35.2 15.8 84.3
2018 536 37.0 14.4 75.9
2019 492 33.0 14.8 84.6
2020 496 33.2 14.9 82.3
2021 449 34.5 13.0 89.5
2022 421 33.7 12.4 86.5
2023 390 30.1 12.9 85.9
2024 369 30.8 11.9 85.6

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 Short Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,187 (11.1%) $9,554 (88.9%) $10,742
2020 $1,177 (12.0%) $8,646 (88.0%) $9,823
2021 $915 (8.4%) $9,999 (91.6%) $10,914

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4014th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3731st of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Short Elementary)2428
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Short Elementary)3120
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Short Elementary)3637
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Short Elementary)2826
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Short Elementary)3555
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Short Elementary)2344
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Short Elementary)1517
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Short Elementary)2330
 7%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Short Elementary)3320
 13%
   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 Students492390
 20.7%
African American149131
 12.1%
American Indian03
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic209164
 21.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10564
 39%
Two or More Races2224
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.6%85.9%
 1.3%


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Students who attend Short Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gunn J H
High : Arlington High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Short Elementary.

Short Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Short Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 30% African American, 17% White, 6% Two or more races.


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