Widen Elementary

Summary:

Widen Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 390 students in grades PK-6, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of 86.15%. Despite being part of the Austin Independent School District, Widen Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas.

Widen Elementary's academic challenges are particularly pronounced in mathematics, with only 5.66% of 3rd-grade students and 10.71% of 6th-grade students proficient or better on STAAR Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school appears to have some areas of strength, such as its high rankings for Special Education and At-Risk students, suggesting effective programs or strategies in place to address the needs of these populations. Interestingly, nearby schools in the Austin Independent School District, such as Perez Elementary, Palm Elementary, and Rodriguez Elementary, generally perform better than Widen Elementary on STAAR tests, though they still struggle to meet state and district averages.

Widen Elementary's high rate of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 93.33% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is likely a significant factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. Despite spending significantly more per student ($16,988 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, this increased funding does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that addressing the underlying factors, such as poverty and resource allocation, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes at Widen Elementary and the surrounding schools in the Austin Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5605 Nuckols Crossing Rd
       Austin, TX  78744-4615


(512) 414-2556

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4637th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,988 Help


Students who attend Widen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mendez Middle
High:    Akins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.2%
African American:
7.7%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Compare Details Widen Elementary ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 75th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.2%), African American (7.7%), White (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Widen Elementary is 12, which is the 5th best among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Widen Elementary is $16,988, which is the 2nd highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Widen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.98 3308th 3465 4.5%
2005 33.25 2741st 3475 21.1%
2006 11.93 3342nd 3476 3.9%
2007 13.25 3556th 3724 4.5%
2008 8.85 3677th 3768 2.4%
2009 12.46 3724th 3884 4.1%
2010 6.78 3876th 3937 1.5%
2011 16.70 3823rd 4095 6.6%
2012 23.23 3726th 4206 11.4%
2013 22.03 3719th 4221 11.9%
2014 12.70 4055th 4260 4.8%
2015 14.19 3996th 4320 7.5%
2016 7.48 4140th 4286 3.4%
2017 9.61 4198th 4329 3.0%
2018 6.41 4311th 4359 1.1%
2019 40.15 2672nd 4479 40.3%
2021 20.44 3827th 4578 16.4%
2022 43.87 2508th 4581 45.3%
2023 5.66 4589th 4647 1.2%
2024 5.42 4637th 4675 0.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.77 2950th 3226 8.6%
2019 65.91 802nd 3333 75.9%
2021 39.88 2087th 3446 39.4%
2022 57.56 1228th 3487 64.8%
2023 21.08 3205th 3556 9.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.78 3179th 3558 10.7%
2019 29.79 2848th 3684 22.7%
2021 47.16 1573rd 3799 58.6%
2022 60.80 1027th 3952 74.0%
2023 22.64 3628th 4086 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.91 4220th 4264 1.0%
2019 56.37 1609th 4309 62.7%
2021 27.58 3547th 4451 20.3%
2022 55.05 1813th 4477 59.5%
2023 8.43 4439th 4521 1.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.55 4177th 4306 3.0%
2019 42.69 2498th 4348 42.5%
2021 11.99 4362nd 4499 3.0%
2022 33.84 3179th 4561 30.3%
2023 6.78 4539th 4588 1.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.14 3059th 3106 1.5%
2023 1.65 2957th 2980 0.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.18 4023rd 4240 5.1%
2019 69.21 832nd 4295 80.6%
2021 41.85 2434th 4331 43.8%
2022 68.85 895th 4461 79.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.11 4308th 4319 0.3%
2019 38.66 2756th 4357 36.7%
2021 30.93 3115th 4498 30.7%
2022 55.37 1854th 4563 59.4%
2023 6.21 4520th 4585 1.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.44 2434th 2483 2.0%
2019 41.99 1471st 2515 41.5%
2022 80.21 257th 2421 89.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Widen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.32 4123rd 4168 1.1%
2019 49.57 2027th 4188 51.6%
2021 27.37 3418th 4329 21.0%
2022 47.10 2285th 4376 47.8%
2023 8.46 4333rd 4401 1.5%
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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 Widen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 265 213 4 332 2 n/a n/a 0 816
1989 252 207 9 398 1 n/a n/a 0 867
1990 227 235 9 434 1 n/a n/a 0 906
1991 196 283 11 469 3 n/a n/a 0 962
1992 202 277 12 534 5 n/a n/a 0 1030
1993 204 294 8 542 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
1994 176 284 7 583 1 n/a n/a 0 1051
1995 107 265 6 666 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
1996 107 265 6 666 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
1997 91 247 5 653 0 n/a n/a 0 996
1998 77 230 3 757 1 n/a n/a 0 1068
1999 89 229 5 875 1 n/a n/a 0 1199
2000 49 125 1 577 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2001 40 116 0 655 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2002 26 91 1 675 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2003 26 91 1 675 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2004 20 97 2 654 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2005 18 110 3 702 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2006 21 101 2 650 1 n/a n/a 0 775
2007 16 88 0 702 1 n/a n/a 0 807
2008 18 85 1 744 1 n/a n/a 0 849
2009 10 76 3 733 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2010 9 80 2 715 0 n/a n/a 0 806
2011 16 59 0 705 0 0 3 0 783
2012 15 54 0 668 0 0 4 0 741
2013 10 33 0 643 0 0 6 0 692
2014 11 33 0 615 0 0 4 0 663
2015 7 43 0 535 2 0 2 0 589
2016 5 48 0 507 2 0 4 0 566
2017 5 35 0 513 1 0 4 0 558
2018 5 40 0 471 1 0 5 0 522
2019 9 34 1 398 1 0 4 0 447
2020 8 39 1 391 1 0 6 0 446
2021 10 35 0 304 0 0 7 0 356
2022 12 33 0 290 0 0 6 0 341
2023 16 30 0 336 0 0 8 0 390

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 Widen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 41.0 19.9 n/a
1989 867 n/a n/a n/a
1990 906 49.0 18.4 n/a
1991 962 48.6 19.7 n/a
1992 1030 55.2 18.6 56.3
1993 1051 56.0 18.8 78.1
1994 1051 64.0 16.4 72.2
1995 1045 65.0 16.1 75.5
1996 1045 65.0 16.1 75.5
1997 996 64.0 15.6 77.8
1998 1068 66.7 16.0 76.9
1999 1199 69.8 17.2 82.6
2000 752 52.9 14.2 70.1
2001 811 52.8 15.4 83.6
2002 793 54.5 14.6 87.8
2003 793 54.5 14.6 87.8
2004 773 52.6 14.7 89.9
2005 833 53.7 15.5 76.6
2006 775 53.5 14.5 71
2007 807 55.3 14.6 90.8
2008 849 57.9 14.7 89.9
2009 822 57.4 14.3 92.2
2010 806 53.5 15.0 93.5
2011 783 55.3 14.1 94.8
2012 741 49.1 15.0 95.3
2013 692 52.2 13.2 94.8
2014 663 45.0 14.7 94.1
2015 589 47.0 12.5 94.9
2016 566 41.0 13.8 94.5
2017 558 41.9 13.2 85.8
2018 522 41.8 12.4 91.6
2019 447 36.2 12.3 95.7
2020 446 36.5 12.2 97.3
2021 356 37.0 9.6 94.9
2022 341 33.1 10.2 90.9
2023 390 32.4 12.0 93.3

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 Widen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 816 41.0 19.9 n/a
1989 867 n/a n/a n/a
1990 906 49.0 18.4 n/a
1991 962 48.6 19.7 n/a
1992 1030 55.2 18.6 56.3
1993 1051 56.0 18.8 78.1
1994 1051 64.0 16.4 72.2
1995 1045 65.0 16.1 75.5
1996 1045 65.0 16.1 75.5
1997 996 64.0 15.6 77.8
1998 1068 66.7 16.0 76.9
1999 1199 69.8 17.2 82.6
2000 752 52.9 14.2 70.1
2001 811 52.8 15.4 83.6
2002 793 54.5 14.6 87.8
2003 793 54.5 14.6 87.8
2004 773 52.6 14.7 89.9
2005 833 53.7 15.5 76.6
2006 775 53.5 14.5 71
2007 807 55.3 14.6 90.8
2008 849 57.9 14.7 89.9
2009 822 57.4 14.3 92.2
2010 806 53.5 15.0 93.5
2011 783 55.3 14.1 94.8
2012 741 49.1 15.0 95.3
2013 692 52.2 13.2 94.8
2014 663 45.0 14.7 94.1
2015 589 47.0 12.5 94.9
2016 566 41.0 13.8 94.5
2017 558 41.9 13.2 85.8
2018 522 41.8 12.4 91.6
2019 447 36.2 12.3 95.7
2020 446 36.5 12.2 97.3
2021 356 37.0 9.6 94.9
2022 341 33.1 10.2 90.9
2023 390 32.4 12.0 93.3

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 Widen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,813 (14.2%) $10,956 (85.8%) $12,769
2020 $1,758 (14.2%) $10,646 (85.8%) $12,404
2021 $1,845 (10.9%) $15,143 (89.1%) $16,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Widen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2672nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4589th of 4647 Elementary schools
 39.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Widen Elementary)2614
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Widen Elementary)5316
 37%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Widen Elementary)4325
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3419
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Widen Elementary)4416
 28%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Widen Elementary)3411
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Widen Elementary)1018
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2222
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Widen Elementary)4431
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Widen Elementary)4515
 30%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Widen Elementary)400
 40%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Widen Elementary)6511
 54%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4022
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students447390
 12.8%
African American3430
 11.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic398336
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White916
 77.8%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.7%93.3%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Widen Elementary

Students at Widen Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Widen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mendez Middle
High : Akins High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Widen Elementary.

Widen Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Texas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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