Is Bovina Elementary a good school?

Bovina Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Bovina Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 214 students attended Bovina Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bovina Elementary?

Students at Bovina Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Bovina Elementary attend?

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

Bovina Elementary

Summary:

Bovina Elementary is a public elementary school serving around 200 students in grades PK-5 in the predominantly Hispanic community of Bovina, Texas. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and regional averages, ranking in the bottom 15% of Texas elementary schools.

Bovina Elementary's academic performance is a significant concern, with only 20.83% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading and 25% proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 48.85% and 40.86%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students. Additionally, Bovina Elementary's ranking on the SchoolDigger list has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting the school is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools like Friona Pri, Friona Elementary, and Farwell Elementary, Bovina Elementary significantly underperforms.

The high percentage of low-income and Hispanic students, as well as the large proportion of English Language Learners and Special Education students, may be contributing factors to Bovina Elementary's poor academic performance. These student populations often face additional challenges and may require more targeted support and resources to succeed. To address these issues, the school may need to implement comprehensive improvement strategies to provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

500 Halsell St
Bovina, TX 79009-0070

(806) 251-1316

District: Bovina Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4063^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,899

Students who attend Bovina Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bovina Middle
High:	Bovina High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 214

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.6%

White:

6.1%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bovina Elementary ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.6%), White (6.1%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bovina Elementary is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Bovina Elementary employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bovina Elementary is $11,899.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bovina Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bovina Elementary 4063^rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bovina Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Bovina Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bovina Independent School District (Isd) 833^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bovina Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	35.78	2648^th	3465	23.6%
2005	27.69	2920^th	3475	16.0%
2006	25.06	3019^th	3476	13.1%
2007	35.54	2861^st	3724	23.2%
2008	44.12	2466^th	3768	34.6%
2009	46.92	2402^nd	3884	38.2%
2010	40.26	2811^th	3937	28.6%
2011	30.34	3377^th	4095	17.5%
2012	21.98	3778^th	4206	10.2%
2013	12.00	4041^st	4221	4.3%
2014	18.67	3869^th	4260	9.2%
2015	25.03	3571^st	4320	17.3%
2016	20.57	3706^th	4286	13.5%
2017	8.74	4218^th	4329	2.6%
2018	9.39	4266^th	4359	2.1%
2019	4.64	4450^th	4479	0.6%
2021	43.18	2388^th	4578	47.8%
2022	39.64	2757^th	4581	39.8%
2023	27.01	3569^th	4647	23.2%
2024	19.62	4063^rd	4675	13.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.39	3139^th	3226	2.7%
2019	7.39	3318^th	3333	0.5%
2021	45.67	1719^th	3446	50.1%
2022	30.83	2715^th	3487	22.1%
2023	24.84	3021^st	3556	15.0%
2024	13.61	3503^rd	3638	3.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.57	1384^th	3799	63.6%
2022	20.42	3659^th	3952	7.4%
2023	13.25	4058^th	4086	0.7%
2024	8.11	4239^th	4261	0.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.49	4125^th	4264	3.3%
2019	8.96	4260^th	4309	1.1%
2021	59.69	1420^th	4451	68.1%
2022	50.51	2116^th	4477	52.7%
2023	33.85	3286^th	4521	27.3%
2024	26.56	3788^th	4560	16.9%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.98	112^th	112	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.39	4153^rd	4306	3.6%
2019	6.29	4320^th	4348	0.6%
2021	35.65	2825^th	4499	37.2%
2022	22.08	3903^rd	4561	14.4%
2023	14.11	4308^th	4588	6.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.58	4037^th	4240	4.8%
2019	10.26	4254^th	4295	1.0%
2021	42.27	2402^nd	4331	44.5%
2022	25.47	3765^th	4461	15.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.86	4243^rd	4319	1.8%
2019	5.21	4337^th	4357	0.5%
2021	53.93	1791^st	4498	60.2%
2022	56.87	1768^th	4563	61.3%
2023	39.83	2778^th	4585	39.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bovina Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	10.74	4104^th	4168	1.5%
2019	6.65	4162^nd	4188	0.6%
2021	54.09	1679^th	4329	61.2%
2022	41.84	2634^th	4376	39.8%
2023	31.42	3304^th	4401	24.9%
2024	20.25	3945^th	4431	11.0%

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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 Bovina Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	91	5	237	0	n/a	n/a	333
1990	93	1	233	0	n/a	n/a	327
1991	93	8	233	0	n/a	n/a	334
1992	79	4	209	0	n/a	n/a	292
1993	71	3	233	0	n/a	n/a	307
1994	81	3	253	1	n/a	n/a	338
1995	61	3	232	0	n/a	n/a	296
1996	61	3	232	0	n/a	n/a	296
1997	55	2	260	0	n/a	n/a	317
1998	43	2	254	0	n/a	n/a	299
1999	39	1	265	0	n/a	n/a	305
2000	40	1	247	3	n/a	n/a	291
2001	36	1	255	0	n/a	n/a	292
2002	36	2	269	1	n/a	n/a	308
2003	36	2	269	1	n/a	n/a	308
2004	38	2	265	0	n/a	n/a	305
2005	31	1	241	0	n/a	n/a	273
2006	22	0	235	0	n/a	n/a	257
2007	15	0	235	0	n/a	n/a	250
2008	18	0	225	0	n/a	n/a	243
2009	15	0	229	0	n/a	n/a	244
2010	18	0	253	0	n/a	n/a	271
2011	20	0	257	0	0	0	277
2012	21	0	246	0	0	0	267
2013	22	0	236	0	0	0	258
2014	18	0	241	0	0	1	260
2015	20	0	246	0	0	3	269
2016	14	0	227	0	0	1	242
2017	12	0	247	0	0	0	259
2018	13	0	237	0	0	1	251
2019	11	0	245	0	0	0	256
2020	11	0	240	0	0	0	251
2021	7	0	214	0	0	2	223
2022	12	0	205	1	0	3	221
2023	12	0	185	0	0	3	200
2024	13	1	196	1	0	3	214

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 Bovina Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	327	22.0	14.8	n/a
1991	334	21.9	15.2	n/a
1992	292	19.9	14.6	66.4
1993	307	21.0	14.6	85
1994	338	20.6	16.4	71.9
1995	296	19.1	15.5	74
1996	296	19.1	15.5	74
1997	317	22.0	14.4	72.9
1998	299	18.9	15.8	71.9
1999	305	21.4	14.3	84.9
2000	291	22.3	13.0	83.2
2001	292	23.0	12.7	85.6
2002	308	20.4	15.1	74.4
2003	308	20.4	15.1	74.4
2004	305	22.9	13.3	73.1
2005	273	22.2	12.3	83.2
2006	257	19.8	13.0	79
2007	250	19.5	12.8	79.6
2008	243	19.4	12.5	87.7
2009	244	19.8	12.3	89.8
2010	271	19.9	13.5	85.6
2011	277	19.3	14.3	89.5
2012	267	18.2	14.6	84.3
2013	258	18.3	14.0	82.2
2014	260	18.1	14.3	81.2
2015	269	18.0	14.9	86.2
2016	242	20.0	12.1	78.5
2017	259	19.6	13.1	87.3
2018	251	18.9	13.2	88.8
2019	256	19.0	13.4	89.1
2020	251	18.4	13.5	87.3
2021	223	19.2	11.6	78.5
2022	221	19.2	11.4	84.6
2023	200	19.0	10.4	84
2024	214	17.9	11.9	88.8

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 Bovina Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	333	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	327	22.0	14.8	n/a
1991	334	21.9	15.2	n/a
1992	292	19.9	14.6	66.4
1993	307	21.0	14.6	85
1994	338	20.6	16.4	71.9
1995	296	19.1	15.5	74
1996	296	19.1	15.5	74
1997	317	22.0	14.4	72.9
1998	299	18.9	15.8	71.9
1999	305	21.4	14.3	84.9
2000	291	22.3	13.0	83.2
2001	292	23.0	12.7	85.6
2002	308	20.4	15.1	74.4
2003	308	20.4	15.1	74.4
2004	305	22.9	13.3	73.1
2005	273	22.2	12.3	83.2
2006	257	19.8	13.0	79
2007	250	19.5	12.8	79.6
2008	243	19.4	12.5	87.7
2009	244	19.8	12.3	89.8
2010	271	19.9	13.5	85.6
2011	277	19.3	14.3	89.5
2012	267	18.2	14.6	84.3
2013	258	18.3	14.0	82.2
2014	260	18.1	14.3	81.2
2015	269	18.0	14.9	86.2
2016	242	20.0	12.1	78.5
2017	259	19.6	13.1	87.3
2018	251	18.9	13.2	88.8
2019	256	19.0	13.4	89.1
2020	251	18.4	13.5	87.3
2021	223	19.2	11.6	78.5
2022	221	19.2	11.4	84.6
2023	200	19.0	10.4	84
2024	214	17.9	11.9	88.8

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 Bovina Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,421 (15.5%)	$7,724 (84.5%)	$9,145
2020	$1,624 (15.8%)	$8,627 (84.2%)	$10,251
2021	$2,277 (19.1%)	$9,622 (80.9%)	$11,899

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bovina 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 4450^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3569^th of 4647 Elementary schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bovina Elementary)	16	18	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	16	18	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bovina Elementary)	18	4	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	18	4	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Bovina Elementary)	19	44	25%
4th Grade Reading (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	19	44	25%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Elementary)	12	38	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	12	38	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Bovina Elementary)	11	50	39%
5th Grade Reading (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	11	50	39%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Elementary)	18	34	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	18	34	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Bovina Elementary)	3	19	16%
5th Grade Science (Bovina Independent School District (Isd))	3	19	16%
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	256	200	21.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	245	185	24.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	12	9.1%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.1%	84%	5.1%

Schools Near Bovina 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
Bovina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Halsell St	Bovina	79009	Parmer County	Bovina Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 251-1316	214	18	11.9	88.8%	13 (6.1%)	1 (0.5%)	196 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	19.6	4063^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	13.1%		27	3569^th of 4647 public elementary schools	23.2%	494	20.8	18.8	58.1	25.0	9.4	29.0	6.5	$11,899	$2,277	$9,622
Farwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Ave G	Farwell	79325	Parmer County	Farwell Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 481-9131	287	24	11.7	62.4%	130 (45.3%)	0 (0.0%)	154 (53.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	80.3	742^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	84.1%		77.4	865^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.4%	123	61.1	65.9	76.3	61.1	63.4	79.0	18.4	$10,632	$1,387	$9,245
Friona Pri	Public	PK, KG-1	300 W 8th	Friona	79035	Parmer County	Friona Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 250-3935	213	19	11.0	84.0%	13 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$11,353	$1,715	$9,638
Friona Elementary	Public	2-5	200 W 8th	Friona	79035	Parmer County	Friona Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 250-3340	295	21	14.0	82.0%	22 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	273 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	4587^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.9%		11.8	4402^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	5.3%	185	20.0	23.3	24.7	15.4	5.5	13.6	3.7	$10,403	$1,023	$9,380

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Schools Near Bovina Elementary