Chico Elementary

Summary:

Chico Elementary is a public elementary school in Chico, Texas, serving 263 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Chico Independent School District. The school has a unique student population and academic profile compared to nearby schools, with some notable strengths and areas for improvement.

Chico Elementary has a higher percentage of White (66.54%) and Hispanic (29.66%) students compared to nearby schools, which range from 40.8% to 80.76% White and 14.6% to 55.74% Hispanic. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below state averages, with 5th-grade reading and math scores significantly higher than the state, but 3rd-grade reading scores significantly lower. Interestingly, Chico Elementary's Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 5-10% of Texas elementary schools in those subgroups, while the school's White and Special Education students perform relatively poorly, ranking in the bottom 25-30%.

Chico Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, despite its student population and performance being quite different from some nearby schools like Stem Academy at Enis Elementary and Paradise Intermediate, which have higher percentages of White students and stronger overall academic performance. However, Chico Elementary's performance is more comparable to schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Bridgeport Intermediate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1120 Park Rd
       Chico, TX  76431


(940) 644-2220

District: Chico Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2021st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,606 Help


Students who attend Chico Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chico Middle
High:    Chico High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.5%
Hispanic:
29.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chico Elementary ranks better than 56.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.5%), Hispanic (29.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chico Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chico Elementary is $10,606.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Chico Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Chico Independent School District (Isd) 570th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chico Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.36 2208th 3465 36.3%
2005 43.74 2315th 3475 33.4%
2006 54.41 1812th 3476 47.9%
2007 43.23 2534th 3724 32.0%
2008 42.65 2544th 3768 32.5%
2009 56.92 1875th 3884 51.7%
2010 73.00 914th 3937 76.8%
2011 73.87 914th 4095 77.7%
2012 62.62 1548th 4206 63.2%
2013 69.61 1203rd 4221 71.5%
2014 68.82 1270th 4260 70.2%
2015 69.75 1289th 4320 70.2%
2016 70.31 1251st 4286 70.8%
2017 41.54 2432nd 4329 43.8%
2018 43.44 2341st 4359 46.3%
2019 55.25 1756th 4479 60.8%
2021 47.32 2178th 4578 52.4%
2022 50.68 2124th 4581 53.6%
2023 57.87 1707th 4647 63.3%
2024 52.21 2021st 4675 56.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.77 2476th 3226 23.2%
2019 43.53 1913th 3333 42.6%
2021 69.68 640th 3446 81.4%
2022 70.57 676th 3487 80.6%
2023 95.88 48th 3556 98.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.99 2971st 3799 21.8%
2022 31.71 2889th 3952 26.9%
2023 36.02 2636th 4086 35.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 2541st 4264 40.4%
2019 56.84 1575th 4309 63.4%
2021 41.90 2612th 4451 41.3%
2022 62.56 1325th 4477 70.4%
2023 77.98 530th 4521 88.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.65 2704th 4306 37.2%
2019 49.15 2111th 4348 51.4%
2021 49.76 2038th 4499 54.7%
2022 44.58 2499th 4561 45.2%
2023 53.91 1929th 4588 58.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.16 2680th 3106 13.7%
2019 60.03 1498th 3184 53.0%
2021 39.86 2082nd 3006 30.7%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.27 2056th 4240 51.5%
2019 52.41 1809th 4295 57.9%
2021 50.65 1782nd 4331 58.9%
2022 58.67 1505th 4461 66.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.70 2223rd 4319 48.5%
2019 64.04 1282nd 4357 70.6%
2021 45.79 2214th 4498 50.8%
2022 55.32 1858th 4563 59.3%
2023 60.39 1558th 4585 66.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.20 3460th 4168 17.0%
2019 36.29 2881st 4188 31.2%
2021 55.14 1629th 4329 62.4%
2022 69.75 936th 4376 78.6%
2023 86.17 336th 4401 92.4%
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Rank History for White students at Chico Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.41 2116th 3127 32.3%
2019 53.60 1428th 3142 54.6%
2021 27.53 2453rd 3082 20.4%
2022 28.52 2474th 3082 19.7%
2023 32.51 2298th 3106 26.0%
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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 Chico Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 283 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 267 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 289 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1992 279 0 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 301
1993 240 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 262 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 327 1 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 327 1 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 319 1 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 294 1 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1999 294 2 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 302 1 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 261 1 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2002 269 0 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2003 269 0 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2004 263 3 0 30 1 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 277 2 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 250 2 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 248 1 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 240 5 2 60 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 240 5 1 69 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 223 6 0 80 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2011 221 1 0 70 3 0 0 0 295
2012 198 4 0 65 3 0 0 0 270
2013 191 2 0 77 2 0 2 0 274
2014 180 5 0 77 0 0 6 0 268
2015 194 3 0 77 1 0 9 0 284
2016 201 1 0 87 1 0 10 0 300
2017 206 2 0 79 1 0 10 0 298
2018 209 1 0 80 3 0 14 0 307
2019 204 3 0 81 2 0 17 0 307
2020 208 2 0 82 1 0 16 0 309
2021 211 2 0 82 1 0 8 0 304
2022 202 1 0 79 1 0 6 0 289
2023 175 2 1 78 1 1 5 0 263

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 Chico Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 n/a n/a n/a
1990 280 18.0 15.5 n/a
1991 306 17.0 18.0 n/a
1992 301 21.4 14.0 23.3
1993 259 19.0 13.6 34.7
1994 278 18.4 15.1 25.5
1995 350 19.4 18.0 39.7
1996 350 19.4 18.0 39.7
1997 346 22.2 15.6 42.2
1998 319 22.6 14.1 32.6
1999 318 22.3 14.3 37.7
2000 332 22.6 14.7 36.7
2001 288 21.9 13.2 45.5
2002 308 23.0 13.4 43.2
2003 308 23.0 13.4 43.2
2004 297 23.1 12.9 46.5
2005 308 23.7 13.0 41.9
2006 296 23.9 12.4 50
2007 310 23.2 13.4 50.6
2008 308 24.9 12.4 46.8
2009 316 25.6 12.3 52.5
2010 311 24.8 12.5 64
2011 295 24.8 11.8 67.8
2012 270 20.9 12.9 70
2013 274 23.7 11.5 71.5
2014 268 19.7 13.5 56.7
2015 284 22.0 12.9 62
2016 300 23.0 13.0 55
2017 298 24.0 12.4 57
2018 307 20.4 14.9 57.7
2019 307 23.2 13.1 71.7
2020 309 24.0 12.8 58.3
2021 304 24.7 12.2 64.8
2022 289 22.4 12.8 55.4
2023 263 20.5 12.8 57

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 Chico Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 289 n/a n/a n/a
1990 280 18.0 15.5 n/a
1991 306 17.0 18.0 n/a
1992 301 21.4 14.0 23.3
1993 259 19.0 13.6 34.7
1994 278 18.4 15.1 25.5
1995 350 19.4 18.0 39.7
1996 350 19.4 18.0 39.7
1997 346 22.2 15.6 42.2
1998 319 22.6 14.1 32.6
1999 318 22.3 14.3 37.7
2000 332 22.6 14.7 36.7
2001 288 21.9 13.2 45.5
2002 308 23.0 13.4 43.2
2003 308 23.0 13.4 43.2
2004 297 23.1 12.9 46.5
2005 308 23.7 13.0 41.9
2006 296 23.9 12.4 50
2007 310 23.2 13.4 50.6
2008 308 24.9 12.4 46.8
2009 316 25.6 12.3 52.5
2010 311 24.8 12.5 64
2011 295 24.8 11.8 67.8
2012 270 20.9 12.9 70
2013 274 23.7 11.5 71.5
2014 268 19.7 13.5 56.7
2015 284 22.0 12.9 62
2016 300 23.0 13.0 55
2017 298 24.0 12.4 57
2018 307 20.4 14.9 57.7
2019 307 23.2 13.1 71.7
2020 309 24.0 12.8 58.3
2021 304 24.7 12.2 64.8
2022 289 22.4 12.8 55.4
2023 263 20.5 12.8 57

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 Chico Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,028 (9.8%) $9,485 (90.2%) $10,514
2020 $1,197 (12.0%) $8,790 (88.0%) $9,986
2021 $1,201 (11.3%) $9,405 (88.7%) $10,606

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chico Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1756th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1707th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Chico Elementary)4535
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chico Independent School District (Isd))4535
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chico Elementary)4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chico Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Chico Elementary)7451
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Chico Independent School District (Isd))7451
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chico Elementary)8438
 46%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chico Independent School District (Isd))8438
 46%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Chico Elementary)3555
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Chico Independent School District (Isd))3555
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chico Elementary)5463
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chico Independent School District (Isd))5463
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Chico Elementary)5250
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Chico Independent School District (Isd))5250
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students307263
 14.3%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic8178
 3.7%
Pacific Islander01
White204175
 14.2%
Two or More Races175
 70.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.7%57%
 14.6%


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Students who attend Chico Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chico Middle
High : Chico High School

Chico Elementary ranks 2021st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Chico Elementary.

Students at Chico Elementary are 67% White, 30% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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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