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Ballinger Elementary

Summary:

Ballinger Elementary is a public elementary school in Ballinger, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 368 students. The school is part of the Ballinger Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 667 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ballinger Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (42.66%) compared to the state average. However, the school's performance has been declining, with a statewide ranking of 3498 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and a 1-star rating, indicating below-average performance. The school's academic achievement, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average in reading, math, and science. Notably, male students, Hispanic students, special education students, and at-risk students tend to perform worse compared to their peers statewide.

Compared to the nearby Miles Elementary and Winters Elementary, Ballinger Elementary performs significantly worse in academic achievement, with lower STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Miles Elementary, in particular, stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Ballinger Elementary, the school's academic performance remains below the state average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 Broad Ave
       Ballinger, TX  76821-0231

(325) 365-3527

District: Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3498th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,291 Help


Students who attend Ballinger Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ballinger J H
High:    Ballinger High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  368

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
42.7%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Compare Details Ballinger Elementary ranks worse than 74.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (42.7%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballinger Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ballinger Elementary is $12,291.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Ballinger Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ballinger Independent School District (Isd) 667th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ballinger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.05 510th 3465 85.3%
2005 69.42 1035th 3475 70.2%
2006 69.57 1042nd 3476 70.0%
2007 57.74 1816th 3724 51.2%
2008 58.54 1745th 3768 53.7%
2009 54.01 2034th 3884 47.6%
2010 58.36 1871st 3937 52.5%
2011 50.84 2356th 4095 42.5%
2012 52.87 2103rd 4206 50.0%
2013 43.61 2665th 4221 36.9%
2014 45.44 2620th 4260 38.5%
2015 36.87 3020th 4320 30.1%
2016 25.37 3494th 4286 18.5%
2017 21.05 3727th 4329 13.9%
2018 33.22 2993rd 4359 31.3%
2019 45.78 2298th 4479 48.7%
2021 51.82 1947th 4578 57.5%
2022 52.56 2010th 4581 56.1%
2023 42.22 2651st 4647 43.0%
2024 28.94 3498th 4675 25.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.66 1276th 3684 65.4%
2021 39.37 2089th 3799 45.0%
2022 72.80 590th 3952 85.1%
2023 32.42 2948th 4086 27.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.48 3291st 4264 22.8%
2019 44.91 2436th 4309 43.5%
2021 57.49 1551st 4451 65.2%
2022 52.66 1981st 4477 55.8%
2023 45.68 2505th 4521 44.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.77 2753rd 4306 36.1%
2019 49.72 2073rd 4348 52.3%
2021 45.25 2281st 4499 49.3%
2022 52.23 2007th 4561 56.0%
2023 61.05 1515th 4588 67.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.21 2791st 4240 34.2%
2019 44.24 2381st 4295 44.6%
2021 38.30 2699th 4331 37.7%
2022 32.09 3372nd 4461 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 3178th 4319 26.4%
2019 43.00 2456th 4357 43.6%
2021 57.31 1618th 4498 64.0%
2022 51.21 2102nd 4563 53.9%
2023 32.51 3225th 4585 29.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.35 2826th 4168 32.2%
2019 35.36 2934th 4188 29.9%
2021 44.06 2308th 4329 46.7%
2022 37.59 2915th 4376 33.4%
2023 36.31 2995th 4401 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ballinger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.81 2608th 3127 16.6%
2019 45.09 1804th 3142 42.6%
2021 47.12 1606th 3082 47.9%
2022 53.14 1449th 3082 53.0%
2023 37.15 2119th 3106 31.8%
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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 Ballinger Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 369 6 1 141 n/a n/a n/a 0 517
1989 346 6 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 338 8 0 181 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1991 358 10 0 172 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1992 388 13 0 227 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 381 18 0 229 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1994 388 22 0 232 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1995 347 21 0 222 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 347 21 0 222 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 339 19 0 217 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1998 319 16 0 223 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 316 9 0 224 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2000 322 9 1 208 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 293 11 0 190 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 279 9 0 183 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 279 9 0 183 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 258 7 0 201 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 253 11 0 217 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 247 11 0 201 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 250 11 0 200 2 n/a n/a 0 463
2008 262 11 0 214 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 256 15 0 206 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2010 243 11 0 222 3 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 240 3 1 216 3 0 1 0 464
2012 231 8 2 235 2 0 5 0 483
2013 225 12 2 214 1 0 9 0 463
2014 239 5 3 224 1 0 9 0 481
2015 231 8 7 231 0 0 5 0 482
2016 228 11 7 223 0 0 6 0 475
2017 215 11 6 221 0 0 9 0 462
2018 206 7 3 211 0 0 6 0 433
2019 210 7 3 195 0 0 8 0 423
2020 198 7 3 184 0 0 15 0 407
2021 176 4 3 177 0 0 15 0 375
2022 183 4 2 169 0 0 16 0 374
2023 191 1 2 157 1 0 16 0 368

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 Ballinger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 30.0 17.2 n/a
1989 506 n/a n/a n/a
1990 527 33.0 15.9 n/a
1991 540 32.9 16.4 n/a
1992 628 34.9 17.9 45.1
1993 628 36.0 17.4 58.3
1994 643 38.5 16.7 46.8
1995 590 38.2 15.4 44.9
1996 590 38.2 15.4 44.9
1997 575 40.3 14.3 47
1998 558 44.3 12.6 48
1999 549 41.8 13.1 61.4
2000 540 43.8 12.3 65
2001 494 41.3 12.0 62.6
2002 471 36.7 12.8 58.2
2003 471 36.7 12.8 58.2
2004 466 35.6 13.1 58.6
2005 483 34.6 14.0 59.4
2006 460 36.0 12.8 60.4
2007 463 34.4 13.5 60
2008 488 34.9 14.0 59.8
2009 479 34.6 13.8 57.2
2010 479 35.8 13.3 65.8
2011 464 35.3 13.1 64.4
2012 483 35.3 13.6 66.5
2013 463 35.3 13.1 68
2014 481 34.0 14.1 66.9
2015 482 34.0 14.1 64.3
2016 475 35.0 13.5 64.6
2017 462 35.0 13.2 66.7
2018 433 33.9 12.7 63.3
2019 423 34.0 12.4 60.5
2020 407 34.0 11.9 68.1
2021 375 35.0 10.7 69.3
2022 374 32.0 11.6 68.2
2023 368 32.2 11.4 67.7

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 Ballinger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 30.0 17.2 n/a
1989 506 n/a n/a n/a
1990 527 33.0 15.9 n/a
1991 540 32.9 16.4 n/a
1992 628 34.9 17.9 45.1
1993 628 36.0 17.4 58.3
1994 643 38.5 16.7 46.8
1995 590 38.2 15.4 44.9
1996 590 38.2 15.4 44.9
1997 575 40.3 14.3 47
1998 558 44.3 12.6 48
1999 549 41.8 13.1 61.4
2000 540 43.8 12.3 65
2001 494 41.3 12.0 62.6
2002 471 36.7 12.8 58.2
2003 471 36.7 12.8 58.2
2004 466 35.6 13.1 58.6
2005 483 34.6 14.0 59.4
2006 460 36.0 12.8 60.4
2007 463 34.4 13.5 60
2008 488 34.9 14.0 59.8
2009 479 34.6 13.8 57.2
2010 479 35.8 13.3 65.8
2011 464 35.3 13.1 64.4
2012 483 35.3 13.6 66.5
2013 463 35.3 13.1 68
2014 481 34.0 14.1 66.9
2015 482 34.0 14.1 64.3
2016 475 35.0 13.5 64.6
2017 462 35.0 13.2 66.7
2018 433 33.9 12.7 63.3
2019 423 34.0 12.4 60.5
2020 407 34.0 11.9 68.1
2021 375 35.0 10.7 69.3
2022 374 32.0 11.6 68.2
2023 368 32.2 11.4 67.7

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 Ballinger Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,079 (18.8%) $8,968 (81.2%) $11,047
2020 $1,135 (10.0%) $10,201 (90.0%) $11,336
2021 $1,880 (15.3%) $10,411 (84.7%) $12,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballinger 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 2298th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2651st of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ballinger Elementary)3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Elementary)3230
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ballinger Elementary)3841
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Elementary)3830
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))3830
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ballinger Elementary)5254
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Elementary)4864
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))4864
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ballinger Elementary)6027
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))6027
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students423368
 13%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian01
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic195157
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White210191
 9%
Two or More Races816
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%67.7%
 7.1%

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Students who attend Ballinger Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ballinger J H
High : Ballinger High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Ballinger Elementary.

Students at Ballinger Elementary are 52% White, 43% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Ballinger Elementary ranks 3498th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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