Big Sandy Elementary

Summary:

Big Sandy Elementary is a public elementary school serving 337 students in grades PK-5 in the Sabine Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with a predominantly White student population.

While Big Sandy Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of Texas elementary schools, the school has shown some notable strengths and areas for improvement. On recent STAAR tests, the school outperformed the state average in 5th-grade Reading and Mathematics, and its African American and low-income students have performed particularly well, ranking in the top 1/3 and top 1/6 of Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's Hispanic students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 1/3 of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, the school's performance on STAAR Science tests has been relatively low, suggesting a potential area for improvement in the school's STEM curriculum and instruction.

When compared to nearby schools, Big Sandy Elementary generally performs in the middle range, with some exceptions. For example, Harmony Intermediate and Hawkins Elementary, which are part of different school districts, have outperformed Big Sandy Elementary on certain STAAR tests. This highlights the importance of considering the broader educational landscape and learning from the practices of higher-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 401 Wildcat Dr
       Big Sandy, TX  75755-0598


(903) 636-5287

District: Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2050th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,174 Help


Students who attend Big Sandy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Big Sandy J H
High:    Big Sandy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.4%
Hispanic:
16.6%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Sandy Elementary ranks better than 56.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (16.6%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Sandy Elementary is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Sandy Elementary is $10,174.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Sandy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy Elementary 2050th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Big Sandy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd) 586th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Sandy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.29 1944th 3465 43.9%
2005 54.47 1797th 3475 48.3%
2006 53.64 1843rd 3476 47.0%
2007 40.45 2664th 3724 28.5%
2008 24.95 3285th 3768 12.8%
2009 23.87 3444th 3884 11.3%
2010 39.77 2839th 3937 27.9%
2011 48.92 2474th 4095 39.6%
2012 32.01 3321st 4206 21.0%
2013 57.83 1864th 4221 55.8%
2014 46.74 2547th 4260 40.2%
2015 41.75 2766th 4320 36.0%
2016 52.77 2163rd 4286 49.5%
2017 59.25 1526th 4329 64.7%
2018 56.53 1655th 4359 62.0%
2019 56.76 1675th 4479 62.6%
2021 65.29 1329th 4578 71.0%
2022 53.58 1948th 4581 57.5%
2023 49.89 2184th 4647 53.0%
2024 51.76 2050th 4675 56.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.38 796th 1046 23.9%
2019 29.35 861st 1112 22.6%
2023 18.39 982nd 1099 10.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.24 3210th 3487 7.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.41 355th 3558 90.0%
2019 40.24 2035th 3684 44.8%
2021 20.11 3616th 3799 4.8%
2022 37.72 2451st 3952 38.0%
2023 53.04 1466th 4086 64.1%
2024 52.19 1748th 4261 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.12 2221st 4264 47.9%
2019 59.69 1371st 4309 68.2%
2021 72.44 734th 4451 83.5%
2022 55.27 1802nd 4477 59.7%
2023 52.34 2029th 4521 55.1%
2024 54.32 1894th 4560 58.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.92 1492nd 4306 65.4%
2019 65.17 1232nd 4348 71.7%
2021 63.80 1314th 4499 70.8%
2022 46.99 2332nd 4561 48.9%
2023 47.70 2311th 4588 49.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.92 2167th 4240 48.9%
2019 45.57 2279th 4295 46.9%
2021 43.13 2334th 4331 46.1%
2022 35.96 3094th 4461 30.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.02 1787th 4319 58.6%
2019 44.93 2326th 4357 46.6%
2021 64.61 1284th 4498 71.5%
2022 59.31 1636th 4563 64.1%
2023 50.44 2133rd 4585 53.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.06 2029th 2483 18.3%
2019 49.31 1162nd 2515 53.8%
2021 45.31 1221st 2444 50.0%
2022 59.21 795th 2421 67.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.38 933rd 4168 77.6%
2019 31.71 3172nd 4188 24.3%
2022 18.43 4014th 4376 8.3%
2023 37.28 2939th 4401 33.2%
2024 21.98 3860th 4431 12.9%
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Rank History for White students at Big Sandy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.92 1946th 3127 37.8%
2019 41.22 1988th 3142 36.7%
2021 49.82 1500th 3082 51.3%
2022 41.96 1949th 3082 36.8%
2023 37.58 2100th 3106 32.4%
2024 43.72 1872nd 3078 39.2%
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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.

Big Sandy Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Big Sandy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 288 75 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 300 70 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 329 75 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1992 350 65 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1993 345 60 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1994 360 68 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 345 66 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 345 66 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 338 59 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 333 54 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 318 54 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 309 58 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 302 63 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 297 50 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 297 50 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 290 57 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 289 54 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 293 62 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 289 64 1 32 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2008 296 63 1 34 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 282 59 1 41 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 273 60 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2011 265 41 1 34 2 1 21 0 365
2012 249 43 0 37 3 1 21 0 354
2013 261 39 5 27 2 1 13 0 348
2014 248 34 4 31 4 1 18 0 340
2015 234 39 2 29 4 1 12 0 321
2016 245 29 0 28 5 0 20 0 327
2017 253 27 0 26 1 0 22 0 329
2018 248 27 0 26 1 0 26 0 328
2019 255 32 0 40 2 0 26 0 355
2020 238 30 0 38 0 0 24 0 330
2021 226 30 0 33 0 0 21 0 310
2022 220 23 0 52 0 0 22 0 317
2023 232 30 0 52 0 0 23 0 337
2024 223 30 0 54 0 0 19 0 326

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 Big Sandy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 381 n/a n/a n/a
1990 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
1991 423 27.8 15.2 n/a
1992 434 28.7 15.1 27.9
1993 420 31.0 13.5 51
1994 440 31.8 13.8 39.8
1995 421 30.8 13.7 45.8
1996 421 30.8 13.7 45.8
1997 411 31.6 13.0 45.5
1998 399 32.7 12.2 43.6
1999 391 32.1 12.2 51.7
2000 384 30.3 12.7 56.3
2001 385 31.5 12.2 51.2
2002 364 28.3 12.9 61.8
2003 364 28.3 12.9 61.8
2004 367 27.8 13.2 65.1
2005 365 30.6 11.9 63.3
2006 381 30.9 12.3 61.9
2007 388 31.8 12.2 61.6
2008 395 30.8 12.8 58.5
2009 384 31.8 12.0 62
2010 372 31.3 11.8 69.9
2011 365 31.2 11.6 74.2
2012 354 27.6 12.7 80.8
2013 348 27.5 12.6 75.9
2014 340 26.9 12.6 70.9
2015 321 27.0 11.8 65.7
2016 327 27.0 12.1 67.9
2017 329 27.0 12.1 69.9
2018 328 26.0 12.6 61.9
2019 355 25.9 13.6 69.6
2020 330 25.4 12.9 75.8
2021 310 26.9 11.5 72.6
2022 317 26.6 11.8 77.6
2023 337 26.3 12.7 77.4
2024 326 24.5 13.3 79.4

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 Big Sandy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 381 n/a n/a n/a
1990 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
1991 423 27.8 15.2 n/a
1992 434 28.7 15.1 27.9
1993 420 31.0 13.5 51
1994 440 31.8 13.8 39.8
1995 421 30.8 13.7 45.8
1996 421 30.8 13.7 45.8
1997 411 31.6 13.0 45.5
1998 399 32.7 12.2 43.6
1999 391 32.1 12.2 51.7
2000 384 30.3 12.7 56.3
2001 385 31.5 12.2 51.2
2002 364 28.3 12.9 61.8
2003 364 28.3 12.9 61.8
2004 367 27.8 13.2 65.1
2005 365 30.6 11.9 63.3
2006 381 30.9 12.3 61.9
2007 388 31.8 12.2 61.6
2008 395 30.8 12.8 58.5
2009 384 31.8 12.0 62
2010 372 31.3 11.8 69.9
2011 365 31.2 11.6 74.2
2012 354 27.6 12.7 80.8
2013 348 27.5 12.6 75.9
2014 340 26.9 12.6 70.9
2015 321 27.0 11.8 65.7
2016 327 27.0 12.1 67.9
2017 329 27.0 12.1 69.9
2018 328 26.0 12.6 61.9
2019 355 25.9 13.6 69.6
2020 330 25.4 12.9 75.8
2021 310 26.9 11.5 72.6
2022 317 26.6 11.8 77.6
2023 337 26.3 12.7 77.4
2024 326 24.5 13.3 79.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Big Sandy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,804 (24.5%) $11,704 (75.5%) $15,509
2020 $2,477 (16.0%) $12,992 (84.0%) $15,469
2021 $1,804 (17.7%) $8,370 (82.3%) $10,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Sandy Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1675th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2184th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Big Sandy Elementary)4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Elementary)3250
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))3250
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Big Sandy Elementary)4241
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))4241
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Elementary)4445
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Big Sandy Elementary)5758
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))5758
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Elementary)7140
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))7140
 31%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Big Sandy Elementary)5326
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))5326
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355337
 5.1%
African American3230
 6.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4052
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White255232
 9%
Two or More Races2623
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%77.4%
 7.9%


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Big Sandy Elementary ranks 2050th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Big Sandy Elementary are 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 326 students attended Big Sandy Elementary.

Students who attend Big Sandy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Big Sandy J H
High : Big Sandy High School


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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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