Krause Elementary

Summary:

Krause Elementary is a public elementary school in Brenham, Texas, serving 647 students in grades PK-4. The school faces several key challenges, including declining academic performance, significant racial achievement gaps, and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Krause Elementary has a diverse student population, with 31.53% White, 16.07% African American, and 48.53% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Brenham Independent School District and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.93% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 37.96% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school performs particularly poorly for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools for these groups.

Krause Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, from a high of 1076 out of 4320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to its current ranking of 3219 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. This concerning trend suggests that the school's challenges may be specific to Krause Elementary, as its performance is generally lower than the nearby Brenham Elementary and Alton Elementary schools, which are also part of the Brenham ISD. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Krause Elementary, ranging from 64.19% to 71.4% over the past few years, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2201 E Stone
       Brenham, TX  77833-5120


(979) 277-3860

District: Brenham Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3219th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,574 Help


Students who attend Krause Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.5%
White:
31.5%
African American:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Krause Elementary ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last 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 33.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Krause Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Krause Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.5%), White (31.5%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Krause Elementary is 12.2. 1 elementary schools in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Krause Elementary is $9,574, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Brenham Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Krause Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.98 979th 3465 71.7%
2005 73.07 810th 3475 76.7%
2006 72.73 864th 3476 75.1%
2007 81.00 382nd 3724 89.7%
2008 77.39 623rd 3768 83.5%
2009 79.04 549th 3884 85.9%
2010 78.04 583rd 3937 85.2%
2011 64.49 1531st 4095 62.6%
2012 76.32 815th 4206 80.6%
2013 70.57 1148th 4221 72.8%
2014 68.04 1307th 4260 69.3%
2015 73.52 1076th 4320 75.1%
2016 70.65 1232nd 4286 71.3%
2017 55.08 1699th 4329 60.8%
2018 55.20 1721st 4359 60.5%
2019 51.68 1939th 4479 56.7%
2021 42.46 2423rd 4578 47.1%
2022 26.87 3553rd 4581 22.4%
2023 30.02 3397th 4647 26.9%
2024 33.45 3219th 4675 31.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.75 1567th 3226 51.4%
2019 33.16 2508th 3333 24.8%
2021 29.46 2695th 3446 21.8%
2022 23.89 3035th 3487 13.0%
2023 9.05 3519th 3556 1.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.13 2825th 3684 23.3%
2021 43.09 1820th 3799 52.1%
2022 20.96 3633rd 3952 8.1%
2023 27.70 3290th 4086 19.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.63 2444th 4264 42.7%
2019 46.12 2347th 4309 45.5%
2021 43.74 2477th 4451 44.3%
2022 21.74 3961st 4477 11.5%
2023 15.32 4277th 4521 5.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.92 2007th 4306 53.4%
2019 54.56 1808th 4348 58.4%
2021 42.15 2459th 4499 45.3%
2022 34.21 3146th 4561 31.0%
2023 34.10 3158th 4588 31.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.26 2136th 4240 49.6%
2019 36.43 2945th 4295 31.4%
2021 28.21 3496th 4331 19.3%
2022 18.81 4121st 4461 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.57 1616th 4319 62.6%
2019 49.54 2040th 4357 53.2%
2021 44.05 2320th 4498 48.4%
2022 22.96 3818th 4563 16.3%
2023 27.14 3592nd 4585 21.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.08 1625th 2483 34.6%
2019 39.49 1572nd 2515 37.5%
2021 42.36 1326th 2444 45.7%
2022 14.95 2320th 2421 4.2%
2023 13.84 2360th 2443 3.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 1980th 4168 52.5%
2019 40.00 2624th 4188 37.3%
2021 38.25 2691st 4329 37.8%
2022 20.52 3930th 4376 10.2%
2023 14.95 4151st 4401 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Krause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.37 1242nd 3127 60.3%
2019 61.90 1086th 3142 65.4%
2021 45.67 1674th 3082 45.7%
2022 43.70 1863rd 3082 39.6%
2023 56.55 1335th 3106 57.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Krause Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 206 6 39 n/a n/a n/a 0 665
1989 452 199 6 38 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 456 204 8 40 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1991 427 200 9 47 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 401 189 7 43 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 449 208 8 53 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1994 442 228 9 56 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1995 413 225 12 71 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1996 413 225 12 71 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1997 420 227 15 81 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1998 416 251 7 84 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1999 389 221 10 72 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 378 204 10 78 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2001 261 181 9 116 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 296 140 7 154 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2003 296 140 7 154 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2004 304 108 4 189 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2005 346 112 4 182 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2006 341 140 2 196 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 341 130 2 198 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2008 333 140 2 208 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2009 337 163 4 225 6 n/a n/a 0 735
2010 328 149 5 226 5 n/a n/a 0 713
2011 318 114 5 257 1 0 13 0 708
2012 296 140 6 258 1 0 12 0 713
2013 303 129 6 269 1 1 9 0 718
2014 306 120 4 286 0 1 9 0 726
2015 292 123 3 297 0 1 9 0 725
2016 294 101 3 310 0 1 8 0 717
2017 274 126 4 319 0 1 16 0 740
2018 265 118 3 276 0 0 16 0 678
2019 236 129 3 264 0 0 20 0 652
2020 239 133 3 255 0 0 20 0 650
2021 206 125 4 252 0 0 18 0 605
2022 206 116 7 227 0 0 22 0 578
2023 204 104 3 314 0 2 20 0 647

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 Krause Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 33.0 20.1 n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a n/a
1990 708 34.0 20.8 n/a
1991 684 34.2 20.0 n/a
1992 640 38.3 16.7 31.4
1993 718 41.0 17.5 38.6
1994 736 41.6 17.7 33.3
1995 721 42.6 16.9 36.1
1996 721 42.6 16.9 36.1
1997 743 45.0 16.5 37.1
1998 758 45.8 16.6 41.4
1999 692 48.0 14.4 48.6
2000 670 45.3 14.8 49.4
2001 569 41.9 13.6 55.5
2002 597 45.2 13.2 52.3
2003 597 45.2 13.2 52.3
2004 605 43.3 14.0 53.4
2005 645 44.7 14.4 51.3
2006 680 48.6 14.0 55.7
2007 672 45.0 14.9 52.4
2008 687 46.2 14.9 53.6
2009 735 45.2 16.2 58.1
2010 713 44.0 16.1 60
2011 708 44.9 15.7 60
2012 713 45.1 15.8 64
2013 718 45.0 15.9 63.9
2014 726 46.6 15.5 60.2
2015 725 51.0 14.2 59.2
2016 717 47.0 15.2 56.1
2017 740 46.8 15.8 61.9
2018 678 43.5 15.5 59.9
2019 652 44.2 14.7 66.6
2020 650 48.0 13.5 68.2
2021 605 49.3 12.2 71.4
2022 578 49.7 11.6 64.2
2023 647 53.0 12.2 70.3

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 Krause Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 665 33.0 20.1 n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a n/a
1990 708 34.0 20.8 n/a
1991 684 34.2 20.0 n/a
1992 640 38.3 16.7 31.4
1993 718 41.0 17.5 38.6
1994 736 41.6 17.7 33.3
1995 721 42.6 16.9 36.1
1996 721 42.6 16.9 36.1
1997 743 45.0 16.5 37.1
1998 758 45.8 16.6 41.4
1999 692 48.0 14.4 48.6
2000 670 45.3 14.8 49.4
2001 569 41.9 13.6 55.5
2002 597 45.2 13.2 52.3
2003 597 45.2 13.2 52.3
2004 605 43.3 14.0 53.4
2005 645 44.7 14.4 51.3
2006 680 48.6 14.0 55.7
2007 672 45.0 14.9 52.4
2008 687 46.2 14.9 53.6
2009 735 45.2 16.2 58.1
2010 713 44.0 16.1 60
2011 708 44.9 15.7 60
2012 713 45.1 15.8 64
2013 718 45.0 15.9 63.9
2014 726 46.6 15.5 60.2
2015 725 51.0 14.2 59.2
2016 717 47.0 15.2 56.1
2017 740 46.8 15.8 61.9
2018 678 43.5 15.5 59.9
2019 652 44.2 14.7 66.6
2020 650 48.0 13.5 68.2
2021 605 49.3 12.2 71.4
2022 578 49.7 11.6 64.2
2023 647 53.0 12.2 70.3

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 Krause Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,295 (14.3%) $7,733 (85.6%) $9,029
2020 $1,128 (12.3%) $8,009 (87.7%) $9,137
2021 $1,533 (16.0%) $8,042 (84.0%) $9,574

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Krause Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1939th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3397th of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Krause Elementary)3444
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brenham Independent School District (Isd))3746
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Krause Elementary)4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brenham Independent School District (Isd))4742
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Krause Elementary)4731
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Brenham Independent School District (Isd))4038
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Krause Elementary)6127
 34%
   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 Students652647
 0.8%
African American129104
 19.4%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic264314
 18.9%
Pacific Islander02
White236204
 13.6%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.6%70.3%
 3.8%


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Krause Elementary ranks 3219th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Krause Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Krause Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 32% White, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Krause 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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