Tom C Gooch Elementary

Summary:

Tom C Gooch Elementary is a public elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 373 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 557 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Tom C Gooch Elementary stands out for its high Hispanic student population (80.7%), which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school has consistently outperformed the district and state in several STAAR test subjects, particularly 3rd grade reading and 5th grade math. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.23% of 3rd graders at Tom C Gooch were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 41.82% for the district and 48.85% for the state. However, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.4% to 91.33% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, Tom C Gooch Elementary generally performs better than Marcus Leadership Academy and Chapel Hill Preparatory, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Harry C Withers Elementary and Everette Lee Degolyer Elementary. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, and it appears to have a relatively weak gifted and talented program, ranking in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools in this category.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4030 Calculus Rd
       Dallas, TX  75244-7215


(972) 794-2500

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2579th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,116 Help


Students who attend Tom C Gooch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas C Marsh Middle
High:    W T White High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.9%
African American:
6.8%
White:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.6% Help


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Compare Details Tom C Gooch Elementary ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 61st 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 43.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.9%), African American (6.8%), White (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tom C Gooch Elementary is 11.8, which is the 27th 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 Tom C Gooch Elementary is $15,116, which is the 13th highest among 145 elementary schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tom C Gooch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tom C Gooch Elementary 2579th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tom C Gooch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Tom C Gooch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.05 2562nd 3465 26.1%
2005 43.70 2317th 3475 33.3%
2006 31.69 2784th 3476 19.9%
2007 27.30 3172nd 3724 14.8%
2008 29.97 3123rd 3768 17.1%
2009 42.55 2617th 3884 32.6%
2010 43.31 2680th 3937 31.9%
2011 45.13 2683rd 4095 34.5%
2012 51.03 2216th 4206 47.3%
2013 36.92 3041st 4221 28.0%
2014 68.17 1294th 4260 69.6%
2015 32.75 3219th 4320 25.5%
2016 59.37 1807th 4286 57.8%
2017 38.11 2648th 4329 38.8%
2018 38.38 2664th 4359 38.9%
2019 49.34 2089th 4479 53.4%
2021 69.62 1130th 4578 75.3%
2022 33.57 3152nd 4581 31.2%
2023 33.42 3196th 4647 31.2%
2024 43.71 2579th 4675 44.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 1850th 3226 42.7%
2019 56.97 1226th 3333 63.2%
2021 77.38 409th 3446 88.1%
2022 56.54 1280th 3487 63.3%
2023 43.98 2020th 3556 43.2%
2024 41.00 2134th 3638 41.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.78 1315th 3558 63.0%
2019 64.99 740th 3684 79.9%
2023 56.33 1274th 4086 68.8%
2024 84.08 321st 4261 92.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 1820th 4264 57.3%
2019 55.18 1695th 4309 60.7%
2021 84.20 303rd 4451 93.2%
2022 49.70 2169th 4477 51.6%
2023 39.95 2873rd 4521 36.5%
2024 56.36 1774th 4560 61.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.98 3371st 4306 21.7%
2019 40.52 2632nd 4348 39.5%
2021 63.23 1347th 4499 70.1%
2022 36.34 3013th 4561 33.9%
2023 31.05 3331st 4588 27.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.04 2807th 3106 9.6%
2019 35.13 2534th 3184 20.4%
2021 47.90 1834th 3006 39.0%
2022 19.67 2708th 2958 8.5%
2023 12.79 2834th 2980 4.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.52 1785th 4240 57.9%
2019 65.47 1030th 4295 76.0%
2021 85.61 246th 4331 94.3%
2022 66.57 1012th 4461 77.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.97 1847th 4319 57.2%
2019 58.18 1555th 4357 64.3%
2021 73.63 939th 4498 79.1%
2022 35.77 3011th 4563 34.0%
2023 38.16 2882nd 4585 37.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.26 1953rd 2515 22.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.59 2161st 4168 48.2%
2019 55.55 1631st 4188 61.1%
2021 74.59 690th 4329 84.1%
2022 45.59 2408th 4376 45.0%
2023 41.89 2638th 4401 40.1%
2024 47.06 2293rd 4431 48.3%
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Rank History for White students at Tom C Gooch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.29 224th 3142 92.9%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Open Quote My daughter is in kindergarten at Gooch. She is part of the new Two Way Dual Language Program, and really enjoys going to school there. We love living so close to the school and being able to walk her there every day. The school is a hidden gem of a place, with caring and friendly teachers, and a really nice atmosphere. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Open Quote Sin palabras,el arduo trabajo de todo el equipo de maestros,directora y staff,alumnos comprometidos y un PTSA enfocado en el bienestar de los niños y las familias,ha hecho de esta escuela sea una de las mejores opciones,con una visión firme a formar futuros líderes y grandes ciudadanos... Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 18, 2011

Open Quote Not very safe !!! I walked the halls frequently and I would not be asked where I am going or what I am doing. School needs more supervision and security all kids & staff should require to wear a badge. Needs more security outside in the mornings on the main entrance. Some kids get drop off to school early in the morning and no one is out there to supervised. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tom C Gooch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 192 56 11 33 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1989 219 86 16 48 2 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 216 150 18 55 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 194 153 19 67 2 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 179 152 23 58 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 157 190 31 93 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 136 198 38 84 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1995 99 113 29 105 1 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 99 113 29 105 1 n/a n/a 0 347
1997 107 95 40 126 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 125 126 35 170 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 97 124 31 190 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 100 103 26 218 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 78 101 26 250 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 50 80 20 274 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 50 80 20 274 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 45 79 13 265 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 32 76 14 272 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 31 93 12 265 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 28 86 16 370 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 18 78 11 406 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 15 75 4 436 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2010 16 78 2 453 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2011 18 65 1 443 0 0 1 0 528
2012 9 56 1 337 0 0 1 0 404
2013 9 54 1 371 0 0 3 0 438
2014 4 17 5 245 0 0 4 0 275
2015 12 22 5 244 0 0 6 0 289
2016 21 21 13 254 1 0 6 0 316
2017 21 34 6 298 2 0 4 0 365
2018 30 31 7 355 2 0 3 0 428
2019 28 35 12 348 2 0 8 0 433
2020 26 29 6 335 2 0 8 0 406
2021 22 31 14 282 2 0 3 0 354
2022 22 28 10 304 1 0 4 0 369
2023 19 43 5 301 0 0 5 0 373
2024 20 24 6 298 0 0 7 0 355

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 Tom C Gooch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 16.0 18.3 n/a
1989 371 n/a n/a n/a
1990 440 25.0 17.6 n/a
1991 435 25.3 17.1 n/a
1992 413 25.3 16.3 35.6
1993 471 25.0 18.8 51.8
1994 456 26.6 17.1 48
1995 347 25.2 13.8 42.4
1996 347 25.2 13.8 42.4
1997 368 22.0 16.7 40.2
1998 456 26.2 17.4 41.7
1999 442 22.8 19.4 61.8
2000 449 27.2 16.5 61
2001 456 28.5 16.0 74.1
2002 425 29.6 14.4 71.1
2003 425 29.6 14.4 71.1
2004 402 25.3 15.9 82.3
2005 395 27.5 14.4 81.3
2006 402 28.1 14.3 89.1
2007 500 27.7 18.1 89
2008 513 32.5 15.8 88.1
2009 530 34.0 15.6 90
2010 550 36.0 15.2 91.3
2011 528 33.1 15.9 91.5
2012 404 29.1 13.8 94.1
2013 438 32.2 13.5 97.7
2014 275 20.6 13.3 96.7
2015 289 23.0 12.5 92.7
2016 316 23.0 13.7 88.6
2017 365 28.0 13.0 90.4
2018 428 28.3 15.0 86.9
2019 433 29.2 14.7 90.5
2020 406 31.0 13.0 92.4
2021 354 31.0 11.4 88.4
2022 369 26.2 14.0 91.3
2023 373 27.0 13.7 87.4
2024 355 30.0 11.8 89.6

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 Tom C Gooch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 294 16.0 18.3 n/a
1989 371 n/a n/a n/a
1990 440 25.0 17.6 n/a
1991 435 25.3 17.1 n/a
1992 413 25.3 16.3 35.6
1993 471 25.0 18.8 51.8
1994 456 26.6 17.1 48
1995 347 25.2 13.8 42.4
1996 347 25.2 13.8 42.4
1997 368 22.0 16.7 40.2
1998 456 26.2 17.4 41.7
1999 442 22.8 19.4 61.8
2000 449 27.2 16.5 61
2001 456 28.5 16.0 74.1
2002 425 29.6 14.4 71.1
2003 425 29.6 14.4 71.1
2004 402 25.3 15.9 82.3
2005 395 27.5 14.4 81.3
2006 402 28.1 14.3 89.1
2007 500 27.7 18.1 89
2008 513 32.5 15.8 88.1
2009 530 34.0 15.6 90
2010 550 36.0 15.2 91.3
2011 528 33.1 15.9 91.5
2012 404 29.1 13.8 94.1
2013 438 32.2 13.5 97.7
2014 275 20.6 13.3 96.7
2015 289 23.0 12.5 92.7
2016 316 23.0 13.7 88.6
2017 365 28.0 13.0 90.4
2018 428 28.3 15.0 86.9
2019 433 29.2 14.7 90.5
2020 406 31.0 13.0 92.4
2021 354 31.0 11.4 88.4
2022 369 26.2 14.0 91.3
2023 373 27.0 13.7 87.4
2024 355 30.0 11.8 89.6

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 Tom C Gooch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,446 (13.1%) $9,607 (86.9%) $11,054
2020 $1,850 (14.4%) $11,017 (85.6%) $12,866
2021 $1,585 (10.5%) $13,531 (89.5%) $15,116

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tom C Gooch Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2089th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3196th of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tom C Gooch Elementary)4760
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3647
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tom C Gooch Elementary)4839
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Tom C Gooch Elementary)2531
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Tom C Gooch Elementary)5631
 25%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3742
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tom C Gooch Elementary)3740
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Tom C Gooch Elementary)2715
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3839
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Tom C Gooch Elementary)4736
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4552
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tom C Gooch Elementary)5839
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tom C Gooch Elementary)4110
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Tom C Gooch Elementary)7117
 54%
   5th Grade Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6343
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433373
 13.9%
African American3543
 22.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic348301
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2819
 32.1%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%87.4%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tom C Gooch Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Tom C Gooch Elementary.

Students who attend Tom C Gooch Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas C Marsh Middle
High : W T White High School

Tom C Gooch Elementary ranks 2579th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tom C Gooch Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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