Is Baird Elementary a good school?

Baird Elementary ranks 2080 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Baird Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Baird Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Baird Elementary?

Students at Baird Elementary are 73% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Baird Elementary attend?

Students who attend Baird Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Baird High School

Baird Elementary

Summary:

Baird Elementary is a public elementary school in Baird, Texas, serving 169 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baird Independent School District, which is ranked 623 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Baird Elementary stands out for its relatively high test scores, particularly in reading, where 61.11% of 3rd graders were proficient or better on the STAAR/Reading assessment in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.2 to 12.2 over the past few years, compared to nearby schools like Thomas Elementary and Taylor Elementary. However, Baird Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.4% to 61.59%, which is higher than Wylie East Elementary (30.04%) but lower than Thomas Elementary (74.64%) and Taylor Elementary (65.81%).

Compared to nearby schools, Baird Elementary's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools in certain metrics, it lags behind the high-performing Wylie East Intermediate and Clyde Intermediate in areas like test scores and statewide rankings. The school's relatively low performance in science and mathematics, as well as the achievement gaps between different student subgroups, suggest potential areas for improvement that could help Baird Elementary enhance its overall educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

400 W 7th St
Baird, TX 79504-3208

(325) 854-1400

District: Baird Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2080^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,975

Students who attend Baird Elementary usually attend:

High:

Baird High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 169

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

Hispanic:

24.9%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Baird Elementary ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (24.9%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baird Elementary is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Baird Elementary employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baird Elementary is $12,975.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Baird Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Baird Independent School District (Isd) 623^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Baird Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	45.28	2248^th	3465	35.1%
2005	54.03	1819^th	3475	47.7%
2006	63.03	1366^th	3476	60.7%
2007	47.37	2334^th	3724	37.3%
2008	55.84	1896^th	3768	49.7%
2009	60.73	1656^th	3884	57.4%
2010	28.26	3347^th	3937	15.0%
2011	29.36	3424^th	4095	16.4%
2012	61.47	1622^nd	4206	61.4%
2013	32.77	3269^th	4221	22.6%
2014	31.78	3314^th	4260	22.2%
2015	19.45	3791^st	4320	12.2%
2016	7.74	4135^th	4286	3.5%
2017	25.38	3448^th	4329	20.4%
2018	37.54	2712^th	4359	37.8%
2019	34.22	3083^rd	4479	31.2%
2021	52.20	1926^th	4578	57.9%
2022	38.48	2828^th	4581	38.3%
2023	41.80	2677^th	4647	42.4%
2024	51.30	2080^th	4675	55.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.38	3340^th	3558	6.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.83	2184^th	4264	48.8%
2019	46.57	2309^th	4309	46.4%
2021	39.14	2791^st	4451	37.3%
2022	34.41	3217^th	4477	28.1%
2023	35.37	3199^th	4521	29.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.69	3269^th	4306	24.1%
2019	32.42	3177^th	4348	26.9%
2022	42.22	2635^th	4561	42.2%
2023	43.27	2590^th	4588	43.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.73	3954^th	4240	6.7%
2019	39.48	2711^th	4295	36.9%
2022	23.39	3889^th	4461	12.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.79	2215^th	4319	48.7%
2019	25.82	3546^th	4357	18.6%
2021	43.71	2341^st	4498	48.0%
2022	36.26	2974^th	4563	34.8%
2023	42.34	2608^th	4585	43.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.91	4154^th	4401	5.6%

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Rank History for White students at Baird Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.18	2554^th	3127	18.3%
2019	32.42	2355^th	3142	25.0%
2021	37.74	2041^st	3082	33.8%
2022	28.47	2476^th	3082	19.7%
2023	33.11	2272^nd	3106	26.9%

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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 Baird Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	297	0	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
1990	310	0	2	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
1991	319	0	4	30	1	n/a	n/a	-29	325
1992	333	0	5	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	375
1993	295	0	5	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	337
1994	231	0	2	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	280
1995	212	0	2	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	257
1996	212	0	2	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	257
1997	192	0	2	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	234
1998	204	0	1	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1999	197	2	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2000	173	0	0	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	202
2001	149	0	0	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	180
2002	143	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2003	143	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2004	149	0	1	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	184
2005	167	2	1	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2006	137	0	0	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	172
2007	135	0	2	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2008	104	0	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2009	109	0	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2010	128	0	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2011	102	0	3	32	1	0	2	0	140
2012	115	1	1	32	2	0	0	0	151
2013	104	0	1	28	0	0	0	0	133
2014	115	1	1	35	0	0	0	0	152
2015	114	2	0	34	0	0	1	0	151
2016	133	2	0	25	0	0	3	0	163
2017	124	1	0	33	0	0	1	0	159
2018	128	0	0	26	0	0	2	0	156
2019	101	0	0	36	0	0	2	0	139
2020	105	1	0	32	0	0	3	0	141
2021	121	0	0	34	0	0	3	0	158
2022	112	0	0	37	0	0	2	0	151
2023	124	0	0	42	0	0	3	0	169

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 Baird Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	330	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	346	22.0	15.7	n/a
1991	325	24.4	13.3	n/a
1992	375	22.4	16.7	35.7
1993	337	23.0	14.7	44.5
1994	280	19.5	14.4	38.6
1995	257	19.2	13.4	37
1996	257	19.2	13.4	37
1997	234	17.5	13.4	39.3
1998	249	19.6	12.7	46.6
1999	236	20.0	11.8	51.7
2000	202	17.8	11.3	50
2001	180	17.7	10.2	53.9
2002	167	17.7	9.4	53.9
2003	167	17.7	9.4	53.9
2004	184	14.9	12.3	49.5
2005	204	23.4	8.7	47.1
2006	172	16.3	10.6	52.9
2007	168	14.6	11.5	64.9
2008	129	9.8	13.2	62.8
2009	148	11.2	13.2	65.5
2010	164	12.9	12.6	68.3
2011	140	12.4	11.2	70.7
2012	151	13.0	11.5	63.6
2013	133	13.5	9.8	73.7
2014	152	13.7	11.0	69.1
2015	151	15.0	10.0	63.6
2016	163	14.0	11.6	70.6
2017	159	13.7	11.5	67.9
2018	156	14.7	10.5	73.1
2019	139	15.3	9.0	69.8
2020	141	14.0	10.0	64.5
2021	158	12.9	12.2	61.4
2022	151	12.4	12.0	61.6
2023	169	15.0	11.2	57.4

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 Baird Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	330	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	346	22.0	15.7	n/a
1991	325	24.4	13.3	n/a
1992	375	22.4	16.7	35.7
1993	337	23.0	14.7	44.5
1994	280	19.5	14.4	38.6
1995	257	19.2	13.4	37
1996	257	19.2	13.4	37
1997	234	17.5	13.4	39.3
1998	249	19.6	12.7	46.6
1999	236	20.0	11.8	51.7
2000	202	17.8	11.3	50
2001	180	17.7	10.2	53.9
2002	167	17.7	9.4	53.9
2003	167	17.7	9.4	53.9
2004	184	14.9	12.3	49.5
2005	204	23.4	8.7	47.1
2006	172	16.3	10.6	52.9
2007	168	14.6	11.5	64.9
2008	129	9.8	13.2	62.8
2009	148	11.2	13.2	65.5
2010	164	12.9	12.6	68.3
2011	140	12.4	11.2	70.7
2012	151	13.0	11.5	63.6
2013	133	13.5	9.8	73.7
2014	152	13.7	11.0	69.1
2015	151	15.0	10.0	63.6
2016	163	14.0	11.6	70.6
2017	159	13.7	11.5	67.9
2018	156	14.7	10.5	73.1
2019	139	15.3	9.0	69.8
2020	141	14.0	10.0	64.5
2021	158	12.9	12.2	61.4
2022	151	12.4	12.0	61.6
2023	169	15.0	11.2	57.4

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 Baird Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,436 (12.2%)	$10,366 (87.8%)	$11,802
2020	$1,545 (12.9%)	$10,471 (87.1%)	$12,016
2021	$1,845 (14.2%)	$11,130 (85.8%)	$12,975

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baird Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3083^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2677^th of 4647 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Baird Elementary)	29	52	23%
3rd Grade Reading (Baird Independent School District (Isd))	29	52	23%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baird Elementary)	18	32	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Baird Independent School District (Isd))	18	32	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Baird Elementary)	43	48	5%
4th Grade Reading (Baird Independent School District (Isd))	43	48	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baird Elementary)	29	32	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Baird Independent School District (Isd))	29	32	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Baird Elementary)	39	47	8%
5th Grade Reading (Baird Independent School District (Isd))	39	47	8%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baird Elementary)	39	35	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Baird Independent School District (Isd))	39	35	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Baird Elementary)	50	35	15%
5th Grade Science (Baird Independent School District (Isd))	50	35	15%
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	139	169	21.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	36	42	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	101	124	22.8%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.8%	57.4%	12.4%

Schools Near Baird Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
Baird Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W 7th St	Baird	79504	Callahan County	Baird Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 854-1400	169	15	11.2	57.4%	124 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	51.3	2080^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.5%		41.8	2677^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.4%	597	61.1	60.0	39.3	33.3	61.9	50.0	11.1	$12,975	$1,845	$11,130
Clyde Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	318 Forrest	Clyde	79510	Callahan County	Clyde Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 893-4788	366	23	15.8	57.9%	284 (77.6%)	1 (0.3%)	63 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$10,238	$1,759	$8,478
Clyde Intermediate	Public	3-5	505 Hays Rd	Clyde	79510	Callahan County	Clyde Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 893-2815	307	24	12.9	52.4%	235 (76.5%)	4 (1.3%)	54 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	61.1	1535^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.2%		47.3	2333^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	49.8%	798	51.9	51.6	49.5	36.5	56.3	55.6	35.4	$9,986	$1,822	$8,163
Eula Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6040 F M 603	Clyde	79510	Callahan County	Eula Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 529-3212	263	24	10.9	47.5%	203 (77.2%)	1 (0.4%)	47 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.0%)	66.6	1263^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	73.0%		57	1757^th of 4647 public elementary schools	62.2%	494	46.8	43.6	52.5	48.9	56.4	65.0	50.0	$8,531	$1,010	$7,521
Taylor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1719 E N 10th St	Abilene	79601	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 671-4970	658	40	16.5	65.8%	276 (41.9%)	100 (15.2%)	229 (34.8%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.1%)	36.7	3014^th of 4675 public elementary schools	35.5%		46.4	2395^th of 4647 public elementary schools	48.5%	619	41.9	47.7	44.1	32.5	31.2	30.4	23.5	$8,912	$1,370	$7,542
Wylie East Intermediate	Public	4-5	4709 Oldham Ln	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Wylie Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 437-2340	359	22	16.3	27.9%	231 (64.3%)	11 (3.1%)	89 (24.8%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	75.5	920^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.3%		71.5	1101^st of 4647 public elementary schools	76.3%	181		54.6	58.7		51.0	68.5	53.6
Thomas Elementary	Public	K-5	1240 Lakeside Dr	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Abilene Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 671-4995	414	27	15.5	74.6%	122 (29.5%)	88 (21.3%)	174 (42.0%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.4%)	31.8	3331^st of 4675 public elementary schools	28.7%		46.7	2368^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.0%	963	35.0	53.1	40.7	33.3	38.8	23.7	11.9	$11,567	$2,251	$9,316
Wylie East Elementary	Public	K-3	7401 Maple St	Abilene	79602	Taylor County	Wylie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 437-2330	789	50	15.7	30.0%	495 (62.7%)	38 (4.8%)	191 (24.2%)	14 (1.8%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.8%)								(n/a)	59.5			53.2				$5,901	$699	$5,202

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Impact of COVID-19 on Baird Elementary

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