Clara Oliver Elementary

Summary:

Clara Oliver Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 204 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly minority student population, with 42.16% African American and 54.9% Hispanic students.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 and higher-than-average spending of $14,519 per student, Clara Oliver Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 30% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 41.82% for Dallas ISD and 48.85% for Texas. This underperformance extends across all student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

The nearby Mark Twain School for the Talented and Gifted and Harry Stone Montessori Academy, which serve a similar demographic of students, significantly outperform Clara Oliver Elementary in academic achievement. This suggests that specialized educational programs and resources may be more effective in addressing the needs of the school's predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4010 Idaho Ave
       Dallas, TX  75216-6148


(972) 749-3400

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4096th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,519 Help


Students who attend Clara Oliver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Boude Storey Middle
High:    South Oak Cliff High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.9%
African American:
45.1%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clara Oliver Elementary ranks worse than 87.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 123rd among 145 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.9%), African American (45.1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clara Oliver Elementary is 10.5, which is the 13th best among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clara Oliver Elementary is $14,519, which is the 18th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clara Oliver Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clara Oliver Elementary 4096th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Clara Oliver Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Hispanic students:


Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 557th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clara Oliver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.41 3319th 3465 4.2%
2005 12.84 3335th 3475 4.0%
2006 20.41 3148th 3476 9.4%
2007 13.66 3549th 3724 4.7%
2008 6.34 3711th 3768 1.5%
2009 2.71 3871st 3884 0.3%
2010 5.29 3894th 3937 1.1%
2011 12.07 3932nd 4095 4.0%
2012 36.03 3091st 4206 26.5%
2013 30.69 3367th 4221 20.2%
2014 34.75 3167th 4260 25.7%
2015 8.51 4158th 4320 3.8%
2016 13.79 3973rd 4286 7.3%
2017 16.30 3964th 4329 8.4%
2018 19.01 3859th 4359 11.5%
2019 19.40 3957th 4479 11.7%
2021 24.67 3535th 4578 22.8%
2022 16.47 4129th 4581 9.9%
2023 24.13 3759th 4647 19.1%
2024 18.81 4096th 4675 12.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.01 135th 3226 95.8%
2019 76.67 410th 3333 87.7%
2021 67.30 717th 3446 79.2%
2022 59.17 1132nd 3487 67.5%
2023 62.47 1033rd 3556 71.0%
2024 39.95 2205th 3638 39.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.34 3103rd 3684 15.8%
2022 19.15 3723rd 3952 5.8%
2024 21.95 3724th 4261 12.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.89 3252nd 4264 23.7%
2019 27.36 3618th 4309 16.0%
2021 34.16 3098th 4451 30.4%
2022 24.55 3811th 4477 14.9%
2023 33.56 3306th 4521 26.9%
2024 29.55 3581st 4560 21.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.03 3615th 4306 16.0%
2019 20.28 3854th 4348 11.4%
2021 30.64 3155th 4499 29.9%
2022 28.10 3545th 4561 22.3%
2023 31.01 3338th 4588 27.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.75 2988th 3106 3.8%
2019 10.69 3081st 3184 3.2%
2021 12.31 2790th 3006 7.2%
2022 20.12 2696th 2958 8.9%
2023 3.10 2945th 2980 1.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.65 2522nd 4240 40.5%
2019 50.81 1920th 4295 55.3%
2021 51.16 1751st 4331 59.6%
2022 35.97 3093rd 4461 30.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.78 3727th 4319 13.7%
2019 24.28 3654th 4357 16.1%
2021 23.04 3658th 4498 18.7%
2022 13.07 4308th 4563 5.6%
2023 21.93 3897th 4585 15.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.04 1829th 2483 26.3%
2019 28.92 2006th 2515 20.2%
2021 30.66 1826th 2444 25.3%
2022 28.07 1952nd 2421 19.4%
2023 32.87 1738th 2443 28.9%
2024 27.20 1974th 2421 18.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clara Oliver Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.93 395th 4168 90.5%
2019 77.11 561st 4188 86.6%
2021 63.07 1210th 4329 72.0%
2022 34.02 3163rd 4376 27.7%
2023 52.99 1878th 4401 57.3%
2024 40.04 2751st 4431 37.9%
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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.

Clara Oliver Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Clara Oliver Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 0 324 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1990 2 323 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 3 306 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1992 3 296 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1993 0 265 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1994 1 246 0 18 1 n/a n/a 0 266
1995 1 236 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 1 236 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 1 206 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1998 1 226 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 2 218 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 2 220 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2001 1 218 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2002 0 179 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2003 0 179 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2004 0 145 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2005 0 132 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2006 0 104 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2007 3 320 1 80 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2008 0 328 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 0 354 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 1 357 0 90 1 n/a n/a 0 449
2011 1 301 0 74 4 0 1 0 381
2012 0 267 1 84 5 0 1 0 358
2013 5 275 1 93 5 0 3 0 382
2014 0 275 0 104 4 0 1 0 384
2015 2 263 0 115 3 1 0 0 384
2016 5 249 0 103 3 0 1 0 361
2017 5 214 0 113 1 0 1 0 334
2018 6 187 0 115 2 0 1 0 311
2019 4 164 0 102 3 0 1 0 274
2020 5 143 0 111 0 0 3 0 262
2021 4 124 0 109 0 0 3 0 240
2022 4 98 0 109 0 0 3 0 214
2023 3 86 0 112 0 0 3 0 204
2024 0 92 0 110 0 0 2 0 204

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 Clara Oliver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 343 n/a n/a n/a
1990 344 23.0 14.9 n/a
1991 324 22.9 14.1 n/a
1992 317 21.5 14.7 70
1993 285 18.0 15.8 84.6
1994 266 18.2 14.6 71.8
1995 254 18.0 14.1 74
1996 254 18.0 14.1 74
1997 225 16.0 14.1 76.9
1998 252 17.7 14.2 75.4
1999 240 13.5 17.8 88.3
2000 241 17.3 13.9 86.3
2001 245 17.5 14.0 84.9
2002 213 13.0 16.4 84.5
2003 213 13.0 16.4 84.5
2004 178 14.0 12.7 91
2005 184 11.0 16.7 91.3
2006 151 15.7 9.6 92.1
2007 404 24.5 16.5 94.6
2008 420 28.5 14.7 91
2009 450 30.5 14.8 93.6
2010 449 28.5 15.7 90.9
2011 381 29.5 12.9 87.9
2012 358 27.5 13.0 89.4
2013 382 27.5 13.8 90.8
2014 384 24.4 15.6 90.4
2015 384 32.0 12.0 89.1
2016 361 28.0 12.8 94.2
2017 334 26.5 12.6 89.5
2018 311 21.5 14.4 92.9
2019 274 20.0 13.7 95.6
2020 262 19.3 13.5 98.1
2021 240 17.9 13.3 97.5
2022 214 14.8 14.4 95.8
2023 204 18.8 10.7 92.2
2024 204 19.3 10.5 96.1

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 Clara Oliver Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 343 n/a n/a n/a
1990 344 23.0 14.9 n/a
1991 324 22.9 14.1 n/a
1992 317 21.5 14.7 70
1993 285 18.0 15.8 84.6
1994 266 18.2 14.6 71.8
1995 254 18.0 14.1 74
1996 254 18.0 14.1 74
1997 225 16.0 14.1 76.9
1998 252 17.7 14.2 75.4
1999 240 13.5 17.8 88.3
2000 241 17.3 13.9 86.3
2001 245 17.5 14.0 84.9
2002 213 13.0 16.4 84.5
2003 213 13.0 16.4 84.5
2004 178 14.0 12.7 91
2005 184 11.0 16.7 91.3
2006 151 15.7 9.6 92.1
2007 404 24.5 16.5 94.6
2008 420 28.5 14.7 91
2009 450 30.5 14.8 93.6
2010 449 28.5 15.7 90.9
2011 381 29.5 12.9 87.9
2012 358 27.5 13.0 89.4
2013 382 27.5 13.8 90.8
2014 384 24.4 15.6 90.4
2015 384 32.0 12.0 89.1
2016 361 28.0 12.8 94.2
2017 334 26.5 12.6 89.5
2018 311 21.5 14.4 92.9
2019 274 20.0 13.7 95.6
2020 262 19.3 13.5 98.1
2021 240 17.9 13.3 97.5
2022 214 14.8 14.4 95.8
2023 204 18.8 10.7 92.2
2024 204 19.3 10.5 96.1

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 Clara Oliver Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,266 (17.5%) $10,698 (82.5%) $12,964
2020 $2,642 (19.6%) $10,820 (80.4%) $13,462
2021 $1,895 (13.1%) $12,623 (86.9%) $14,519

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clara Oliver 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3957th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3759th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Clara Oliver Elementary)1027
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clara Oliver Elementary)3319
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Clara Oliver Elementary)4345
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Clara Oliver Elementary)2017
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clara Oliver Elementary)3029
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Clara Oliver Elementary)5330
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Clara Oliver Elementary)4458
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clara Oliver Elementary)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Clara Oliver Elementary)155
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Clara Oliver Elementary)6464
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Clara Oliver Elementary)2127
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students274204
 25.5%
African American16486
 47.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic102112
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White43
 25%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%92.2%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clara Oliver Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 204 students attended Clara Oliver Elementary.

Students at Clara Oliver Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 45% African American.

Clara Oliver Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Clara Oliver Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boude Storey Middle
High : South Oak Cliff High School


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