Alton Elementary

Summary:

Alton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Brenham, Texas, serving 467 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Brenham Independent School District, which is ranked 478 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Alton Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 41.97% White, 17.99% African American, 34.9% Hispanic, and 4.71% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby Brenham Elementary and Krause Elementary. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with some areas of strength, such as outperforming the district in 3rd grade reading and 4th grade mathematics, but underperforming in other subjects. Alton Elementary's statewide ranking has also fluctuated, ranging from 1115 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools (rated 4 stars) in 2020-2021 to 2403 out of 4581 (rated 2 stars) in 2021-2022.

Alton Elementary faces some socioeconomic challenges, with 60.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than nearby schools. The school's Gifted and Talented program appears to be a strength, with the school ranking 686 out of 2980 Texas elementary schools in this category in 2022-2023. When compared to other nearby schools, Alton Elementary's performance is mixed, outperforming some lower-performing schools but lagging behind higher-achieving ones like Round Top-Carmine Elementary and Burton Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1210 S Market St
       Brenham, TX  77833-3838


(979) 277-3870

District: Brenham Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1864th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,751 Help


Students who attend Alton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brenham J H
    Brenham Middle
High:    Brenham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.5%
Hispanic:
33.4%
African American:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alton Elementary ranks better than 60.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Alton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.5%), Hispanic (33.4%), African American (18%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alton Elementary is 13.4, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alton Elementary is $9,751, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alton Elementary 1864th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Brenham Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brenham Independent School District (Isd) 478th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.70 1545th 3465 55.4%
2005 41.16 2432nd 3475 30.0%
2006 56.29 1716th 3476 50.6%
2007 71.67 955th 3724 74.4%
2008 56.66 1853rd 3768 50.8%
2009 49.37 2283rd 3884 41.2%
2010 8.84 3842nd 3937 2.4%
2011 20.33 3726th 4095 9.0%
2012 36.11 3088th 4206 26.6%
2013 35.22 3126th 4221 25.9%
2014 15.82 3957th 4260 7.1%
2015 19.53 3789th 4320 12.3%
2016 8.17 4124th 4286 3.8%
2017 31.34 3068th 4329 29.1%
2018 40.18 2542nd 4359 41.7%
2019 50.86 1982nd 4479 55.7%
2021 70.00 1115th 4578 75.6%
2022 45.43 2403rd 4581 47.5%
2023 56.42 1795th 4647 61.4%
2024 55.10 1864th 4675 60.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.91 972nd 1004 3.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.07 3056th 3226 5.3%
2019 18.32 3135th 3333 5.9%
2021 38.73 2152nd 3446 37.6%
2022 22.56 3085th 3487 11.5%
2023 52.03 1575th 3556 55.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.22 3248th 3558 8.7%
2019 38.77 2152nd 3684 41.6%
2021 41.90 1894th 3799 50.1%
2022 22.36 3549th 3952 10.2%
2023 46.79 1841st 4086 54.9%
2024 23.94 3619th 4261 15.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.07 3873rd 4264 9.2%
2019 32.33 3313th 4309 23.1%
2021 45.77 2330th 4451 47.7%
2022 29.28 3563rd 4477 20.4%
2023 47.93 2314th 4521 48.8%
2024 37.56 3055th 4560 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.18 2223rd 4306 48.4%
2019 52.89 1887th 4348 56.6%
2021 60.88 1464th 4499 67.5%
2022 44.08 2525th 4561 44.6%
2023 53.57 1949th 4588 57.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 1126th 3106 63.7%
2019 57.32 1656th 3184 48.0%
2021 78.65 422nd 3006 86.0%
2022 51.86 1781st 2958 39.8%
2023 71.56 686th 2980 77.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.00 4088th 4240 3.6%
2019 20.60 3949th 4295 8.1%
2021 27.91 3521st 4331 18.7%
2022 11.03 4388th 4461 1.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.54 2809th 4319 35.0%
2019 48.79 2082nd 4357 52.2%
2021 75.27 865th 4498 80.8%
2022 47.55 2307th 4563 49.4%
2023 57.69 1721st 4585 62.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.59 1965th 2483 20.9%
2019 26.32 2096th 2515 16.7%
2021 36.00 1587th 2444 35.1%
2022 24.13 2073rd 2421 14.4%
2023 33.26 1719th 2443 29.6%
2024 34.03 1721st 2421 28.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 2819th 4168 32.4%
2019 52.10 1836th 4188 56.2%
2021 61.27 1302nd 4329 69.9%
2022 31.75 3301st 4376 24.6%
2023 51.27 1978th 4401 55.1%
2024 45.31 2399th 4431 45.9%
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Rank History for White students at Alton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.66 726th 3127 76.8%
2019 74.37 601st 3142 80.9%
2021 77.53 457th 3082 85.2%
2022 64.88 975th 3082 68.4%
2023 65.05 1013th 3106 67.4%
2024 56.37 1341st 3078 56.4%
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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 Alton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 426 206 7 32 n/a n/a n/a 0 671
1989 401 202 8 43 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1990 368 194 7 42 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1991 427 228 5 48 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1992 425 228 7 49 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1993 406 237 10 49 1 n/a n/a 0 703
1994 399 223 13 63 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1995 400 241 10 64 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1996 400 241 10 64 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1997 394 232 6 82 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1998 233 200 7 83 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 196 190 8 80 3 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 198 193 7 73 4 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 221 200 9 74 5 n/a n/a 0 509
2002 220 215 6 79 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 220 215 6 79 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 212 242 5 126 2 n/a n/a 0 587
2005 230 237 6 134 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 222 234 9 163 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2007 193 210 5 138 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 188 203 7 155 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2009 165 206 6 183 2 n/a n/a 0 562
2010 137 206 7 188 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2011 134 197 4 190 4 0 0 0 529
2012 93 198 1 205 1 0 1 0 499
2013 78 205 4 191 1 0 3 0 482
2014 79 197 7 191 0 0 12 0 486
2015 78 236 5 227 0 0 10 0 556
2016 101 249 10 232 0 0 21 0 613
2017 131 216 13 218 2 0 24 0 604
2018 156 137 10 155 1 0 15 0 474
2019 196 129 7 148 1 0 19 0 500
2020 228 128 6 148 1 0 20 0 531
2021 197 115 8 145 0 0 21 0 486
2022 197 88 4 147 0 0 17 0 453
2023 196 84 2 163 0 0 22 0 467
2024 196 83 3 154 0 0 25 0 461

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 Alton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 39.0 17.2 n/a
1989 654 n/a n/a n/a
1990 611 39.0 15.6 n/a
1991 708 39.2 18.0 n/a
1992 710 44.0 16.1 36.9
1993 703 46.0 15.3 42.4
1994 698 46.0 15.2 38.8
1995 715 43.0 16.6 39.7
1996 715 43.0 16.6 39.7
1997 714 44.0 16.2 41.7
1998 523 37.0 14.1 55.1
1999 477 35.0 13.6 63.5
2000 475 35.5 13.4 66.3
2001 509 36.5 13.9 63.5
2002 522 39.8 13.1 65.3
2003 522 39.8 13.1 65.3
2004 587 40.0 14.7 62.2
2005 607 39.3 15.4 68.5
2006 629 40.7 15.5 70.1
2007 547 40.6 13.5 74.6
2008 553 41.1 13.5 76.5
2009 562 40.2 14.0 80.6
2010 540 45.6 11.8 82.2
2011 529 42.1 12.5 87
2012 499 41.2 12.0 88.2
2013 482 39.6 12.1 90.9
2014 486 32.5 14.9 87
2015 556 37.0 15.0 82.7
2016 613 35.0 17.5 73.6
2017 604 37.2 16.2 81.8
2018 474 34.4 13.7 57
2019 500 37.0 13.5 61
2020 531 37.8 14.0 53.7
2021 486 38.3 12.6 58.8
2022 453 36.9 12.2 51.4
2023 467 38.0 12.2 60.4
2024 461 34.1 13.4 60.3

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 Alton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 671 39.0 17.2 n/a
1989 654 n/a n/a n/a
1990 611 39.0 15.6 n/a
1991 708 39.2 18.0 n/a
1992 710 44.0 16.1 36.9
1993 703 46.0 15.3 42.4
1994 698 46.0 15.2 38.8
1995 715 43.0 16.6 39.7
1996 715 43.0 16.6 39.7
1997 714 44.0 16.2 41.7
1998 523 37.0 14.1 55.1
1999 477 35.0 13.6 63.5
2000 475 35.5 13.4 66.3
2001 509 36.5 13.9 63.5
2002 522 39.8 13.1 65.3
2003 522 39.8 13.1 65.3
2004 587 40.0 14.7 62.2
2005 607 39.3 15.4 68.5
2006 629 40.7 15.5 70.1
2007 547 40.6 13.5 74.6
2008 553 41.1 13.5 76.5
2009 562 40.2 14.0 80.6
2010 540 45.6 11.8 82.2
2011 529 42.1 12.5 87
2012 499 41.2 12.0 88.2
2013 482 39.6 12.1 90.9
2014 486 32.5 14.9 87
2015 556 37.0 15.0 82.7
2016 613 35.0 17.5 73.6
2017 604 37.2 16.2 81.8
2018 474 34.4 13.7 57
2019 500 37.0 13.5 61
2020 531 37.8 14.0 53.7
2021 486 38.3 12.6 58.8
2022 453 36.9 12.2 51.4
2023 467 38.0 12.2 60.4
2024 461 34.1 13.4 60.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,529 (16.4%) $7,795 (83.6%) $9,325
2020 $1,332 (14.5%) $7,860 (85.5%) $9,192
2021 $1,768 (18.1%) $7,983 (81.9%) $9,751

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1982nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1795th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)4153
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brenham Independent School District (Isd))3746
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alton Elementary)5356
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brenham Independent School District (Isd))4742
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Alton Elementary)4242
   4th Grade Reading (Brenham Independent School District (Isd))4038
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alton Elementary)4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brenham Independent School District (Isd))4639
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students500467
 6.6%
African American12984
 34.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic148163
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White196196
Two or More Races1922
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%60.4%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Alton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brenham J H
Middle : Brenham Middle
High : Brenham High School

Alton Elementary ranks 1864th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Alton Elementary are 43% White, 33% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Alton Elementary.


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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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