Gerard Elementary

Summary:

Gerard Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cleburne, Texas, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 567. The school is part of the Cleburne Independent School District, which is ranked 693 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gerard Elementary consistently outperforms the Cleburne Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 52.34% of 3rd graders and 60% of 4th graders at Gerard Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 38.22% and 43.33% for the district, and 48.85% and 50.66% for the state, respectively. The school also has a higher percentage of White students (62.08%) and a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (50.79%) compared to nearby schools. Despite these differences, Gerard Elementary has maintained a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools.

When comparing Gerard Elementary to other schools in the region, it outperforms the other Cleburne ISD schools in academic measures, but Plum Creek Elementary in the Joshua ISD outperforms Gerard Elementary in STAAR test scores and school ranking, suggesting that while Gerard Elementary is a strong performer within its district, there are other high-achieving schools in the region that may serve as benchmarks for continued improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1212 Hyde Park
       Cleburne, TX  76033-6564


(817) 202-2130

District: Cleburne Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1436th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,084 Help


Students who attend Gerard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lowell Smith Junior Intermediate
High:    Cleburne High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
Hispanic:
26.5%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gerard Elementary ranks better than 69.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Cleburne Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.1%), Hispanic (26.5%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cleburne Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gerard Elementary is 15.8, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Cleburne Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gerard Elementary is $9,084, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Cleburne Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cleburne Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cleburne Independent School District (Isd) 693rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gerard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.37 351st 3465 89.9%
2005 72.76 831st 3475 76.1%
2006 81.90 310th 3476 91.1%
2007 80.18 427th 3724 88.5%
2008 70.35 1037th 3768 72.5%
2009 70.09 1088th 3884 72.0%
2010 59.83 1776th 3937 54.9%
2011 61.34 1732nd 4095 57.7%
2012 63.69 1494th 4206 64.5%
2013 73.05 1012th 4221 76.0%
2014 82.40 604th 4260 85.8%
2015 66.95 1425th 4320 67.0%
2016 60.06 1766th 4286 58.8%
2017 57.55 1598th 4329 63.1%
2018 62.55 1365th 4359 68.7%
2019 59.19 1550th 4479 65.4%
2021 78.16 804th 4578 82.4%
2022 71.88 1078th 4581 76.5%
2023 53.64 1966th 4647 57.7%
2024 63.19 1436th 4675 69.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.40 528th 1112 52.5%
2021 53.41 425th 961 55.8%
2022 61.88 355th 1004 64.6%
2023 33.32 805th 1099 26.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.93 1021st 3333 69.4%
2021 55.52 1200th 3446 65.2%
2022 38.14 2309th 3487 33.8%
2023 41.84 2135th 3556 40.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.93 212th 3558 94.0%
2019 46.72 1616th 3684 56.1%
2021 78.10 369th 3799 90.3%
2022 70.18 693rd 3952 82.5%
2023 45.91 1897th 4086 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.64 1662nd 4264 61.0%
2019 58.58 1461st 4309 66.1%
2021 84.58 286th 4451 93.6%
2022 73.95 701st 4477 84.3%
2023 49.11 2241st 4521 50.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.12 1742nd 4306 59.5%
2019 51.00 1992nd 4348 54.2%
2021 79.14 716th 4499 84.1%
2022 67.09 1216th 4561 73.3%
2023 50.41 2123rd 4588 53.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.09 2174th 3106 30.0%
2019 66.75 1054th 3184 66.9%
2021 63.67 1245th 3006 58.6%
2022 64.84 1129th 2958 61.8%
2023 43.35 2164th 2980 27.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 2637th 4240 37.8%
2019 41.11 2580th 4295 39.9%
2021 81.27 340th 4331 92.1%
2022 46.03 2375th 4461 46.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.57 1116th 4319 74.2%
2019 65.13 1237th 4357 71.6%
2021 73.77 931st 4498 79.3%
2022 72.75 1014th 4563 77.8%
2023 54.91 1861st 4585 59.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.04 1423rd 4168 65.9%
2019 39.87 2633rd 4188 37.1%
2021 69.42 910th 4329 79.0%
2022 53.93 1829th 4376 58.2%
2023 43.31 2537th 4401 42.4%
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Rank History for White students at Gerard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.04 1702nd 3127 45.6%
2019 45.96 1770th 3142 43.7%
2021 59.12 1130th 3082 63.3%
2022 58.60 1221st 3082 60.4%
2023 38.50 2064th 3106 33.5%
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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 Gerard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 465 13 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 473 16 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1991 445 19 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 443 14 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 410 11 6 27 4 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 337 12 4 69 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 343 21 2 71 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 343 21 2 71 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 336 17 5 80 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1998 340 21 3 78 3 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 340 16 1 86 3 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 319 15 2 94 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 343 19 2 107 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2002 259 10 6 114 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 259 10 6 114 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 335 15 6 61 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2005 324 12 13 85 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2006 336 16 16 98 2 n/a n/a 0 468
2007 326 12 13 80 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 380 17 13 69 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2009 394 20 19 70 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 383 19 15 78 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2011 374 17 3 130 4 4 12 0 544
2012 343 15 2 148 1 3 14 0 526
2013 329 17 1 150 1 2 11 0 511
2014 353 18 3 146 6 3 15 0 544
2015 335 14 2 158 3 3 16 0 531
2016 341 16 1 166 3 5 22 0 554
2017 371 12 3 125 4 2 25 0 542
2018 368 11 4 131 4 2 23 0 543
2019 352 6 7 111 2 4 26 0 508
2020 332 10 7 119 2 11 33 0 514
2021 311 11 10 116 0 11 29 0 488
2022 323 14 10 136 1 7 27 0 518
2023 352 18 12 150 0 6 29 0 567

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 Gerard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 500 n/a n/a n/a
1990 522 27.0 19.3 n/a
1991 497 27.5 18.0 n/a
1992 489 28.0 17.4 16
1993 458 27.0 17.0 20.7
1994 422 26.7 15.8 24.2
1995 439 26.1 16.8 28.9
1996 439 26.1 16.8 28.9
1997 439 27.0 16.3 29.6
1998 445 27.6 16.1 30.6
1999 446 4.4 101.4 37.4
2000 432 28.1 15.4 34.5
2001 473 30.9 15.3 32.6
2002 389 27.7 14.0 37
2003 389 27.7 14.0 37
2004 417 26.0 16.0 24.7
2005 434 27.4 15.8 32.5
2006 468 29.0 16.1 34.2
2007 432 28.5 15.2 28
2008 479 30.2 15.9 29.9
2009 503 32.5 15.5 30
2010 496 31.8 15.5 36.3
2011 544 31.8 17.0 41.4
2012 526 29.6 17.7 40.1
2013 511 30.6 16.6 45.8
2014 544 32.4 16.7 49.1
2015 531 31.0 17.1 45.4
2016 554 34.0 16.2 45.3
2017 542 32.9 16.4 38
2018 543 33.7 16.0 36.8
2019 508 31.9 15.9 42.5
2020 514 32.0 16.0 47.1
2021 488 32.2 15.1 44.7
2022 518 33.8 15.2 50.2
2023 567 35.8 15.8 50.8

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 Gerard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 500 n/a n/a n/a
1990 522 27.0 19.3 n/a
1991 497 27.5 18.0 n/a
1992 489 28.0 17.4 16
1993 458 27.0 17.0 20.7
1994 422 26.7 15.8 24.2
1995 439 26.1 16.8 28.9
1996 439 26.1 16.8 28.9
1997 439 27.0 16.3 29.6
1998 445 27.6 16.1 30.6
1999 446 4.4 101.4 37.4
2000 432 28.1 15.4 34.5
2001 473 30.9 15.3 32.6
2002 389 27.7 14.0 37
2003 389 27.7 14.0 37
2004 417 26.0 16.0 24.7
2005 434 27.4 15.8 32.5
2006 468 29.0 16.1 34.2
2007 432 28.5 15.2 28
2008 479 30.2 15.9 29.9
2009 503 32.5 15.5 30
2010 496 31.8 15.5 36.3
2011 544 31.8 17.0 41.4
2012 526 29.6 17.7 40.1
2013 511 30.6 16.6 45.8
2014 544 32.4 16.7 49.1
2015 531 31.0 17.1 45.4
2016 554 34.0 16.2 45.3
2017 542 32.9 16.4 38
2018 543 33.7 16.0 36.8
2019 508 31.9 15.9 42.5
2020 514 32.0 16.0 47.1
2021 488 32.2 15.1 44.7
2022 518 33.8 15.2 50.2
2023 567 35.8 15.8 50.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gerard Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $623 (7.2%) $8,079 (92.8%) $8,702
2020 $982 (11.3%) $7,714 (88.7%) $8,696
2021 $827 (9.1%) $8,257 (90.9%) $9,084

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gerard Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1550th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1966th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gerard Elementary)6257
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cleburne Independent School District (Isd))3540
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gerard Elementary)6645
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleburne Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Gerard Elementary)4359
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Cleburne Independent School District (Isd))3134
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gerard Elementary)4148
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne Independent School District (Isd))3342
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Gerard Elementary)5753
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Cleburne Independent School District (Isd))4045
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gerard Elementary)5444
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cleburne Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Gerard Elementary)4726
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Cleburne Independent School District (Isd))3925
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students508567
 11.6%
African American618
 200%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian712
 71.4%
Hispanic111150
 35.1%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White352352
Two or More Races2629
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.5%50.8%
 8.3%


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Students at Gerard Elementary are 62% White, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Gerard Elementary ranks 1436th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Gerard Elementary.

Students who attend Gerard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowell Smith Junior Intermediate
High : Cleburne High School


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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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