China Spring Elementary

Summary:

China Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Waco, Texas, serving 677 students in grades 2-4. The school is part of the China Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 73 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

China Spring Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 56.05% of 3rd-grade students and 61.5% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. The school has also maintained a ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, China Spring Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 14.3 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Dean Highland Elementary and Brook Avenue Elementary in the Waco Independent School District, China Spring Elementary significantly outperforms these schools in academic assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.43% of 3rd-grade students at Dean Highland Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 56.05% at China Spring Elementary.


Detail:

Public 2-4

 11495 Wortham Bend Rd
       Waco, TX  76708


(254) 836-5600

District: China Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
972nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,327 Help


Students who attend China Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    China Spring Intermediate
    China Spring Middle
High:    China Spring High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  677

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
23.2%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.3% Help


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Compare Details China Spring Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (23.2%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at China Spring Elementary is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at China Spring Elementary is $9,327.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

China Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks China Spring Independent School District (Isd) 73rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for China Spring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.94 1267th 3475 63.5%
2006 83.06 260th 3476 92.5%
2007 76.31 669th 3724 82.0%
2008 78.89 525th 3768 86.1%
2009 73.65 852nd 3884 78.1%
2010 72.29 958th 3937 75.7%
2023 78.50 825th 4647 82.2%
2024 74.12 972nd 4675 79.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.23 544th 1099 50.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.50 662nd 3556 81.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.39 3103rd 4086 24.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.93 973rd 4521 78.5%
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Rank History for Female students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.57 1029th 4588 77.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.90 1179th 2980 60.4%
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Rank History for Male students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.83 605th 4585 86.8%
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Rank History for African American students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.94 1205th 2443 50.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.68 1275th 4401 71.0%
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Rank History for White students at China Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.39 945th 3106 69.6%
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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 China Spring Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 459 0 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1990 484 0 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 538 0 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 561 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 561 0 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 590 2 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1995 471 2 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 471 2 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 467 4 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1998 468 1 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 487 4 2 40 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 472 4 3 35 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2001 372 2 0 34 14 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 424 4 1 60 10 n/a n/a 0 499
2003 424 4 1 60 10 n/a n/a 0 499
2004 463 8 3 72 7 n/a n/a 0 553
2005 607 15 2 93 7 n/a n/a 0 724
2006 667 15 2 100 7 n/a n/a 0 791
2007 686 24 4 101 7 n/a n/a 0 822
2008 721 15 6 117 5 n/a n/a 0 864
2009 679 29 9 109 5 n/a n/a 0 831
2010 743 27 7 130 0 n/a n/a 0 907
2011 599 32 5 105 2 0 14 0 757
2012 589 38 4 121 1 0 14 0 767
2013 573 25 4 120 0 0 14 0 736
2014 612 28 8 127 0 0 19 0 794
2015 606 29 13 126 1 0 24 0 799
2016 606 32 15 134 2 0 26 0 815
2017 603 36 19 138 3 1 23 0 823
2018 639 31 17 149 4 0 33 0 873
2019 631 46 13 177 3 1 29 0 900
2020 672 46 15 202 2 1 32 0 970
2021 619 45 16 208 1 0 26 0 915
2022 616 48 17 217 1 0 33 0 932
2023 455 28 12 157 2 0 23 0 677

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 China Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 484 n/a n/a n/a
1990 511 25.0 20.4 n/a
1991 557 24.7 22.5 n/a
1992 584 28.6 20.4 12.8
1993 586 31.0 18.9 20.3
1994 625 32.1 19.5 16.5
1995 497 25.8 19.3 16.1
1996 497 25.8 19.3 16.1
1997 503 27.0 18.6 16.7
1998 502 29.2 17.2 14.7
1999 536 30.1 17.8 22.6
2000 518 30.8 16.8 17.8
2001 422 22.5 18.8 18.5
2002 499 32.5 15.4 27.1
2003 499 32.5 15.4 27.1
2004 553 32.8 16.9 25.7
2005 724 46.1 15.7 24.2
2006 791 51.2 15.4 27.9
2007 822 52.1 15.8 29.7
2008 864 57.1 15.1 33.7
2009 831 60.7 13.7 30.2
2010 907 61.7 14.7 34.4
2011 757 49.6 15.2 35
2012 767 48.9 15.6 36.4
2013 736 47.3 15.5 32.3
2014 794 48.5 16.3 33.6
2015 799 50.0 15.9 28.5
2016 815 51.0 15.9 27.7
2017 823 54.1 15.1 29.3
2018 873 55.7 15.6 30.2
2019 900 56.8 15.8 31.9
2020 970 61.1 15.8 36.7
2021 915 66.2 13.8 37.2
2022 932 65.1 14.3 40
2023 677 49.9 13.5 36.3

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 China Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 484 n/a n/a n/a
1990 511 25.0 20.4 n/a
1991 557 24.7 22.5 n/a
1992 584 28.6 20.4 12.8
1993 586 31.0 18.9 20.3
1994 625 32.1 19.5 16.5
1995 497 25.8 19.3 16.1
1996 497 25.8 19.3 16.1
1997 503 27.0 18.6 16.7
1998 502 29.2 17.2 14.7
1999 536 30.1 17.8 22.6
2000 518 30.8 16.8 17.8
2001 422 22.5 18.8 18.5
2002 499 32.5 15.4 27.1
2003 499 32.5 15.4 27.1
2004 553 32.8 16.9 25.7
2005 724 46.1 15.7 24.2
2006 791 51.2 15.4 27.9
2007 822 52.1 15.8 29.7
2008 864 57.1 15.1 33.7
2009 831 60.7 13.7 30.2
2010 907 61.7 14.7 34.4
2011 757 49.6 15.2 35
2012 767 48.9 15.6 36.4
2013 736 47.3 15.5 32.3
2014 794 48.5 16.3 33.6
2015 799 50.0 15.9 28.5
2016 815 51.0 15.9 27.7
2017 823 54.1 15.1 29.3
2018 873 55.7 15.6 30.2
2019 900 56.8 15.8 31.9
2020 970 61.1 15.8 36.7
2021 915 66.2 13.8 37.2
2022 932 65.1 14.3 40
2023 677 49.9 13.5 36.3

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 China Spring Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $848 (10.8%) $6,973 (89.2%) $7,821
2020 $869 (10.6%) $7,308 (89.4%) $8,177
2021 $950 (10.2%) $8,376 (89.8%) $9,327

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

Impact of COVID-19 on China Spring 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (China Spring Elementary)5763
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (China Spring Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (China Spring Elementary)6053
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (China Spring Independent School District (Isd))6053
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students900677
 24.8%
African American4628
 39.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic177157
 11.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White631455
 27.9%
Two or More Races2923
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%36.3%
 4.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 677 students attended China Spring Elementary.

Students at China Spring Elementary are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend China Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : China Spring Intermediate
Middle : China Spring Middle
High : China Spring High School

China Spring Elementary ranks 972nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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