Is Alkek Elementary a good school?

Alkek Elementary ranks 2477 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alkek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Alkek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Alkek Elementary?

Students at Alkek Elementary are 57% White, 39% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Alkek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alkek Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Bandera Middle High : Bandera High School

Alkek Elementary

Summary:

Alkek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bandera, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 630. It is part of the Bandera Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 616 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alkek Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Hill Country Elementary, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of White students. The school generally performs better than the Bandera ISD average on STAAR tests, particularly in 5th-grade reading and math, but still lags behind the state average in most subject areas and grade levels. Alkek Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Fabra Elementary in the Boerne ISD. The school spends more per student compared to the state average but less than the nearby Hill Country Elementary and Fabra Elementary.

Alkek Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, and its performance is particularly low for Hispanic, White, and at-risk student subgroups. In contrast, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively stronger. While Alkek Elementary generally outperforms the Bandera ISD average, it lags behind the nearby Fabra Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, combined with the lower performance of Hispanic and at-risk student subgroups, suggests that Alkek Elementary may be facing challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003-0727

(830) 460-3900

District: Bandera Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2477^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,465

Students who attend Alkek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bandera Middle
High:	Bandera High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 630

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

Hispanic:

38.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alkek Elementary ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), Hispanic (38.7%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alkek Elementary is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Alkek Elementary employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alkek Elementary is $9,465.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Bandera Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bandera Independent School District (Isd) 616^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alkek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	53.57	1835^th	3465	47.0%
2005	59.51	1550^th	3475	55.4%
2006	57.52	1653^rd	3476	52.4%
2007	63.37	1457^th	3724	60.9%
2008	64.47	1385^th	3768	63.2%
2009	45.70	2467^th	3884	36.5%
2010	55.00	2059^th	3937	47.7%
2011	54.92	2141^st	4095	47.7%
2012	47.73	2410^th	4206	42.7%
2013	47.35	2443^rd	4221	42.1%
2014	46.68	2550^th	4260	40.1%
2015	51.63	2235^th	4320	48.3%
2016	61.49	1694^th	4286	60.5%
2017	52.29	1845^th	4329	57.4%
2018	39.00	2618^th	4359	39.9%
2019	45.58	2307^th	4479	48.5%
2021	47.47	2170^th	4578	52.6%
2022	32.02	3251^st	4581	29.0%
2023	40.33	2770^th	4647	40.4%
2024	45.10	2477^th	4675	47.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.64	1720^th	3226	46.7%
2019	42.92	1949^th	3333	41.5%
2021	35.22	2341^st	3446	32.1%
2022	32.37	2645^th	3487	24.1%
2023	49.67	1696^th	3556	52.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.30	2831^st	3558	20.4%
2019	34.17	2481^st	3684	32.7%
2021	23.46	3292^nd	3799	13.3%
2022	34.97	2659^th	3952	32.7%
2023	34.50	2760^th	4086	32.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.94	3041^st	4264	28.7%
2019	45.13	2420^th	4309	43.8%
2021	41.67	2627^th	4451	41.0%
2022	21.92	3951^st	4477	11.7%
2023	29.99	3526^th	4521	22.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.19	2350^th	4306	45.4%
2019	49.20	2106^th	4348	51.6%
2021	50.44	2010^th	4499	55.3%
2022	34.39	3131^st	4561	31.4%
2023	39.15	2838^th	4588	38.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	79.77	54^th	3184	98.3%
2021	73.48	740^th	3006	75.4%
2022	48.11	1931^st	2958	34.7%
2023	63.20	1281^st	2980	57.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.10	2222^nd	4240	47.6%
2019	40.30	2654^th	4295	38.2%
2021	27.45	3561^st	4331	17.8%
2022	27.53	3657^th	4461	18.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.56	2875^th	4319	33.4%
2019	41.96	2529^th	4357	42.0%
2021	42.95	2386^th	4498	47.0%
2022	30.90	3342^nd	4563	26.8%
2023	42.18	2617^th	4585	42.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.19	3789^th	4168	9.1%
2019	28.25	3390^th	4188	19.1%
2021	23.90	3644^th	4329	15.8%
2022	22.82	3816^th	4376	12.8%
2023	27.95	3487^th	4401	20.8%

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Rank History for White students at Alkek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.68	2107^th	3127	32.6%
2019	42.50	1929^th	3142	38.6%
2021	42.14	1852^nd	3082	39.9%
2022	23.03	2646^th	3082	14.1%
2023	30.43	2388^th	3106	23.1%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The administration has a 'better than you' attitude. The staff leave no doubt that THEY are the experts, you are the mere parent, drop your child off at the door if you must (riding the bus is preferred)and leave the rest to them; after all they know best how to educate your child. Dare to disagree with them on any matter, be it an academic subject, school bullying, or disipline issue, and you will instantly find yourself belittled, your concerns minimized, and even rejected as unfounded. The only reason I don't give Alkek 1 star, is because as far as I know there have been no reports of drugs, alcohol, or serious threats at this school. So, there are worse schools in America, I'm just not sure there are worse schools in RURAL America. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alkek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	533	6	3	136	0	n/a	n/a	678
1990	555	5	2	136	0	n/a	n/a	698
1991	582	5	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	713
1992	564	5	0	129	1	n/a	n/a	699
1993	675	5	0	131	1	n/a	n/a	812
1994	739	3	0	135	2	n/a	n/a	879
1995	515	2	0	123	1	n/a	n/a	641
1996	515	2	0	123	1	n/a	n/a	641
1997	508	0	1	131	1	n/a	n/a	641
1998	510	2	2	150	0	n/a	n/a	664
1999	498	3	3	145	0	n/a	n/a	649
2000	493	1	2	140	0	n/a	n/a	636
2001	466	1	3	135	2	n/a	n/a	607
2002	464	5	0	148	1	n/a	n/a	618
2003	464	5	0	148	1	n/a	n/a	618
2004	469	3	0	143	1	n/a	n/a	616
2005	449	5	0	144	2	n/a	n/a	600
2006	447	0	2	140	5	n/a	n/a	594
2007	436	1	2	159	3	n/a	n/a	601
2008	456	1	2	168	5	n/a	n/a	632
2009	446	3	4	181	1	n/a	n/a	635
2010	442	5	3	193	1	n/a	n/a	644
2011	403	5	3	207	2	0	8	628
2012	385	7	3	215	0	0	6	616
2013	381	3	4	210	0	1	7	606
2014	367	3	4	207	2	1	5	589
2015	381	2	3	176	4	2	8	576
2016	348	1	4	185	2	1	9	550
2017	343	2	7	186	3	2	13	556
2018	354	4	5	211	4	1	12	591
2019	341	4	5	201	2	0	18	571
2020	354	5	4	221	2	0	17	603
2021	331	4	4	206	1	0	15	561
2022	350	3	4	257	0	2	14	630
2023	358	3	4	244	0	1	20	630

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 Alkek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	678	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	698	43.0	16.2	n/a
1991	713	43.3	16.4	n/a
1992	699	43.2	16.1	33
1993	812	47.0	17.3	38.3
1994	879	49.6	17.7	35.4
1995	641	40.3	15.9	38.1
1996	641	40.3	15.9	38.1
1997	641	43.5	14.7	42.4
1998	664	42.6	15.6	42.8
1999	649	45.0	14.4	52.5
2000	636	49.3	12.9	49.5
2001	607	50.0	12.1	47
2002	618	50.0	12.4	52.3
2003	618	50.0	12.4	52.3
2004	616	49.2	12.5	51
2005	600	48.4	12.4	59
2006	594	47.7	12.5	62.3
2007	601	45.2	13.3	62.2
2008	632	47.0	13.4	60.9
2009	635	46.7	13.6	65.2
2010	644	48.0	13.4	68.3
2011	628	45.0	13.9	61.1
2012	616	43.0	14.3	61.4
2013	606	41.8	14.4	60.7
2014	589	37.0	15.9	61.8
2015	576	35.0	16.4	63
2016	550	32.0	17.1	61.6
2017	556	32.3	17.1	61.9
2018	591	34.2	17.2	55.8
2019	571	35.4	16.1	59.4
2020	603	36.5	16.5	55.2
2021	561	37.5	14.9	55.1
2022	630	37.8	16.6	54.4
2023	630	40.0	15.7	61.3

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 Alkek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	678	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	698	43.0	16.2	n/a
1991	713	43.3	16.4	n/a
1992	699	43.2	16.1	33
1993	812	47.0	17.3	38.3
1994	879	49.6	17.7	35.4
1995	641	40.3	15.9	38.1
1996	641	40.3	15.9	38.1
1997	641	43.5	14.7	42.4
1998	664	42.6	15.6	42.8
1999	649	45.0	14.4	52.5
2000	636	49.3	12.9	49.5
2001	607	50.0	12.1	47
2002	618	50.0	12.4	52.3
2003	618	50.0	12.4	52.3
2004	616	49.2	12.5	51
2005	600	48.4	12.4	59
2006	594	47.7	12.5	62.3
2007	601	45.2	13.3	62.2
2008	632	47.0	13.4	60.9
2009	635	46.7	13.6	65.2
2010	644	48.0	13.4	68.3
2011	628	45.0	13.9	61.1
2012	616	43.0	14.3	61.4
2013	606	41.8	14.4	60.7
2014	589	37.0	15.9	61.8
2015	576	35.0	16.4	63
2016	550	32.0	17.1	61.6
2017	556	32.3	17.1	61.9
2018	591	34.2	17.2	55.8
2019	571	35.4	16.1	59.4
2020	603	36.5	16.5	55.2
2021	561	37.5	14.9	55.1
2022	630	37.8	16.6	54.4
2023	630	40.0	15.7	61.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alkek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,611 (19.5%)	$6,651 (80.5%)	$8,263
2020	$1,243 (15.3%)	$6,881 (84.7%)	$8,124
2021	$1,801 (19.0%)	$7,665 (81.0%)	$9,465

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alkek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2307^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2770^th of 4647 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alkek Elementary)	46	42	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	41	42	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alkek Elementary)	48	26	22%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	39	28	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Alkek Elementary)	23	46	23%
4th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	28	40	12%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alkek Elementary)	35	45	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	32	39	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Alkek Elementary)	63	38	25%
5th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	53	42	11%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alkek Elementary)	59	48	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	42	46	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Alkek Elementary)	52	32	20%
5th Grade Science (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	41	31	10%
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	571	630	10.3%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	201	244	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	341	358	5%
Two or More Races	18	20	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.4%	61.3%	1.9%

Schools Near Alkek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		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 Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	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
Alkek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1798 Hwy 173 S	Bandera	78003	Bandera County	Bandera Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 460-3900	630	40	15.7	61.3%	358 (56.8%)	3 (0.5%)	244 (38.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.2%)	45.1	2477^th of 4675 public elementary schools	47.0%		40.3	2770^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.4%	293					37.8	38.0	59.8	23.7	35.4	49.5	34.7	$9,465	$1,801	$7,665
Hill Country Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6346 Fm 1283	Pipe Creek	78063	Bandera County	Bandera Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 460-3901	483	34	14.3	62.3%	334 (69.2%)	2 (0.4%)	135 (28.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	21.5	3950^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.5%		35.4	3067^th of 4647 public elementary schools	34.0%	883					34.4	30.0	31.6	23.0	35.3	23.7	15.8	$10,191	$2,156	$8,035
Center Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	215 China	Center Point	78010	Kerr County	Center Point Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 353-8134	265	18	14.6	74.7%	91 (34.3%)	0 (0.0%)	168 (63.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	32.5	3287^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.7%		45.4	2450^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.3%	837					37.5	36.6	52.0	17.5	22.0	64.0	20.0	$11,924	$2,880	$9,044
Fabra Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	723 Johns Rd	Boerne	78006	Kendall County	Boerne Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 357-4200	702	48	14.6	38.2%	392 (55.8%)	9 (1.3%)	282 (40.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	86.4	520^th of 4675 public elementary schools	88.9%		88.1	452^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	90.3%	68	0.0	0.0	9.1	0.0	68.8	64.0	79.6	68.0	56.1	66.0	43.7	$10,427	$1,072	$9,355

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Schools Near Alkek Elementary