Is Kelley Elementary a good school?

Kelley Elementary ranks 2023 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kelley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 326 students attended Kelley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Kelley Elementary?

Students at Kelley Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 13% White.

What schools do graduates of Kelley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Kelley Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : William G Gravitt J H High : Denver City High School

Kelley Elementary

Summary:

Kelley Elementary is a public elementary school in Denver City, Texas, serving 325 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Denver City Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 617 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kelley Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 50.49% (3rd grade) to 56.52% (4th grade), compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. The school's performance in STAAR Mathematics and Science is also significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, Kelley Elementary's Hispanic students and English Language Learners (ELL) tend to perform below the state averages for their respective subgroups.

Kelley Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Young Elementary (part of Seminole ISD) and Plains Elementary (part of Plains ISD). The school's ranking and rating have also fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1 to 3 stars out of 5 on SchoolDigger. Despite increased per-student spending, Kelley Elementary's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of resource allocation to better support student learning.

Detail:

Public 3-5

500 N Soland
Denver City, TX 79323-2824

(806) 592-5920

District: Denver City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2023^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,546

Students who attend Kelley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	William G Gravitt J H
High:	Denver City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 326

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.6%

White:

12.9%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kelley Elementary ranks better than 56.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.6%), White (12.9%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kelley Elementary is 12. (See more...)

Compare Kelley Elementary employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelley Elementary is $12,546.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kelley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kelley Elementary 2023^rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Kelley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Denver City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denver City Independent School District (Isd) 617^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kelley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	73.35	782^nd	3465	77.4%
2005	73.20	803^rd	3475	76.9%
2006	64.87	1275^th	3476	63.3%
2007	68.73	1157^th	3724	68.9%
2008	56.85	1840^th	3768	51.2%
2009	52.74	2098^th	3884	46.0%
2010	60.09	1752^nd	3937	55.5%
2011	59.80	1823^rd	4095	55.5%
2012	49.18	2337^th	4206	44.4%
2013	33.97	3201^st	4221	24.2%
2014	49.82	2343^rd	4260	45.0%
2015	57.32	1940^th	4320	55.1%
2016	44.98	2545^th	4286	40.6%
2017	25.25	3456^th	4329	20.2%
2018	38.80	2630^th	4359	39.7%
2019	35.84	2971^st	4479	33.7%
2021	45.10	2292^nd	4578	49.9%
2022	43.84	2510^th	4581	45.2%
2023	33.69	3180^th	4647	31.6%
2024	52.19	2023^rd	4675	56.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.21	3070^th	3226	4.8%
2019	16.23	3194^th	3333	4.2%
2021	48.22	1573^rd	3446	54.4%
2022	44.29	1984^th	3487	43.1%
2023	24.01	3064^th	3556	13.8%
2024	43.85	1966^th	3638	46.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.57	2421^st	3558	32.0%
2019	35.97	2350^th	3684	36.2%
2021	44.23	1753^rd	3799	53.9%
2022	31.07	2946^th	3952	25.5%
2023	40.12	2297^th	4086	43.8%
2024	57.32	1418^th	4261	66.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.61	2726^th	4264	36.1%
2019	38.51	2883^rd	4309	33.1%
2021	48.30	2151^st	4451	51.7%
2022	46.19	2420^th	4477	45.9%
2023	40.74	2810^th	4521	37.8%
2024	58.36	1605^th	4560	64.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.65	2705^th	4306	37.2%
2019	40.50	2634^th	4348	39.4%
2021	45.33	2276^th	4499	49.4%
2022	43.24	2573^rd	4561	43.6%
2023	31.59	3293^rd	4588	28.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.66	1355^th	3106	56.4%
2019	55.99	1741^st	3184	45.3%
2021	64.50	1214^th	3006	59.6%
2022	52.51	1753^rd	2958	40.7%
2023	44.36	2131^st	2980	28.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.01	3618^th	4240	14.7%
2019	20.62	3946^th	4295	8.1%
2021	52.34	1678^th	4331	61.3%
2022	44.38	2493^rd	4461	44.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.90	2636^th	4319	39.0%
2019	32.67	3160^th	4357	27.5%
2021	44.95	2263^rd	4498	49.7%
2022	44.25	2498^th	4563	45.3%
2023	37.25	2939^th	4585	35.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.83	2665^th	4168	36.1%
2019	35.79	2911^th	4188	30.5%
2021	49.55	1963^rd	4329	54.7%
2022	45.14	2441^st	4376	44.2%
2023	35.92	3023^rd	4401	31.3%
2024	52.45	1942^nd	4431	56.2%

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Rank History for White students at Kelley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.89	1632^nd	3127	47.8%
2019	62.79	1051^st	3142	66.5%
2021	37.81	2038^th	3082	33.9%
2022	45.55	1786^th	3082	42.1%
2023	45.99	1785^th	3106	42.5%
2024	73.31	615^th	3078	80.0%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Kelley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	259	17	0	213	0	n/a	n/a	489
1990	263	12	0	215	0	n/a	n/a	490
1991	252	11	0	260	0	n/a	n/a	523
1992	261	10	0	260	0	n/a	n/a	531
1993	219	6	0	243	0	n/a	n/a	468
1994	204	6	0	234	1	n/a	n/a	445
1995	235	8	0	334	1	n/a	n/a	578
1996	235	8	0	334	1	n/a	n/a	578
1997	226	8	0	316	1	n/a	n/a	551
1998	182	6	1	316	1	n/a	n/a	506
1999	183	6	1	291	1	n/a	n/a	482
2000	164	5	2	265	0	n/a	n/a	436
2001	156	6	1	269	0	n/a	n/a	432
2002	164	4	2	273	0	n/a	n/a	443
2003	164	4	2	273	0	n/a	n/a	443
2004	231	4	3	425	0	n/a	n/a	663
2005	235	6	5	442	0	n/a	n/a	688
2006	237	3	5	457	0	n/a	n/a	702
2007	233	5	6	492	0	n/a	n/a	736
2008	241	5	2	536	1	n/a	n/a	785
2009	249	8	2	602	1	n/a	n/a	862
2010	219	5	3	604	1	n/a	n/a	832
2011	205	2	2	627	6	0	5	847
2012	170	5	4	631	3	0	10	823
2013	165	5	5	699	2	0	10	886
2014	152	15	4	730	2	0	11	914
2015	54	4	1	298	0	0	3	360
2016	59	3	5	314	0	0	5	386
2017	58	1	5	310	0	0	5	379
2018	57	4	5	331	0	0	5	402
2019	56	4	3	334	0	0	3	400
2020	58	4	2	306	0	0	5	375
2021	51	2	3	285	0	0	4	345
2022	53	0	3	275	1	0	4	336
2023	39	0	0	284	1	0	1	325
2024	42	1	2	279	1	0	1	326

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 Kelley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	489	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	490	32.0	15.3	n/a
1991	523	32.7	15.9	n/a
1992	531	37.4	14.1	40.1
1993	468	37.0	12.6	57.1
1994	445	34.5	12.9	46.5
1995	578	38.0	15.2	46.2
1996	578	38.0	15.2	46.2
1997	551	36.4	15.1	53.2
1998	506	36.6	13.8	51.4
1999	482	34.0	14.2	59.5
2000	436	33.0	13.2	66.7
2001	432	32.7	13.2	66
2002	443	33.6	13.2	67
2003	443	33.6	13.2	67
2004	663	40.0	16.6	68.9
2005	688	42.9	16.0	68.2
2006	702	44.0	16.0	63.5
2007	736	44.7	16.5	59.9
2008	785	52.0	15.1	54.3
2009	862	55.7	15.5	55.5
2010	832	55.8	14.9	66
2011	847	55.0	15.4	58.4
2012	823	53.0	15.5	56
2013	886	53.9	16.4	53.4
2014	914	58.0	15.7	54
2015	360	26.0	13.8	53.9
2016	386	29.0	13.3	57.3
2017	379	30.7	12.3	59.6
2018	402	29.3	13.7	58.2
2019	400	25.9	15.4	57.8
2020	375	25.5	14.6	62.4
2021	345	26.1	13.2	67
2022	336	28.3	11.8	68.8
2023	325	27.4	11.8	64.3
2024	326	26.9	12.0	69

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 Kelley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	489	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	490	32.0	15.3	n/a
1991	523	32.7	15.9	n/a
1992	531	37.4	14.1	40.1
1993	468	37.0	12.6	57.1
1994	445	34.5	12.9	46.5
1995	578	38.0	15.2	46.2
1996	578	38.0	15.2	46.2
1997	551	36.4	15.1	53.2
1998	506	36.6	13.8	51.4
1999	482	34.0	14.2	59.5
2000	436	33.0	13.2	66.7
2001	432	32.7	13.2	66
2002	443	33.6	13.2	67
2003	443	33.6	13.2	67
2004	663	40.0	16.6	68.9
2005	688	42.9	16.0	68.2
2006	702	44.0	16.0	63.5
2007	736	44.7	16.5	59.9
2008	785	52.0	15.1	54.3
2009	862	55.7	15.5	55.5
2010	832	55.8	14.9	66
2011	847	55.0	15.4	58.4
2012	823	53.0	15.5	56
2013	886	53.9	16.4	53.4
2014	914	58.0	15.7	54
2015	360	26.0	13.8	53.9
2016	386	29.0	13.3	57.3
2017	379	30.7	12.3	59.6
2018	402	29.3	13.7	58.2
2019	400	25.9	15.4	57.8
2020	375	25.5	14.6	62.4
2021	345	26.1	13.2	67
2022	336	28.3	11.8	68.8
2023	325	27.4	11.8	64.3
2024	326	26.9	12.0	69

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,335 (12.9%)	$8,982 (87.1%)	$10,317
2020	$1,821 (17.0%)	$8,899 (83.0%)	$10,720
2021	$2,110 (16.8%)	$10,436 (83.2%)	$12,546

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelley 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 2971^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3180^th of 4647 Elementary schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kelley Elementary)	29	50	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	29	50	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kelley Elementary)	34	31	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	34	31	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Kelley Elementary)	38	34	4%
4th Grade Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	38	34	4%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kelley Elementary)	31	25	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	31	25	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kelley Elementary)	29	20	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	29	20	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	26	22	4%
5th Grade Reading (Kelley Elementary)	51	48	3%
5th Grade Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	51	48	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kelley Elementary)	47	34	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	47	34	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Kelley Elementary)	44	32	12%
5th Grade Science (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	44	32	12%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	400	325	18.8%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	334	284	15%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	56	39	30.4%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.8%	64.3%	6.6%

Schools Near Kelley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kelley Elementary	Public	3-5	500 N Soland	Denver City	79323	Yoakum County	Denver City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 592-5920	326	27	12.0	69.0%	42 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	279 (85.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	52.2	2023^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	56.7%		33.7	3180^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.6%	1157	20.0	20.0	50.5	56.5	51.3	40.0	35.9	48.7	23.0	$12,546	$2,110	$10,436
Dodson Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	600 N Soland	Denver City	79323	Yoakum County	Denver City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 592-5931	334	23	14.8	75.4%	34 (10.2%)	1 (0.3%)	288 (86.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$10,621	$1,714	$8,907
Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	811 Cowboy Way	Plains	79355	Yoakum County	Plains Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 456-7401	193	20	9.6	64.8%	63 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	129 (66.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29	3496^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.2%		41.6	2686^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.2%	810			30.0	28.6	34.5	45.2	28.6	50.0	0.0	$13,706	$514	$13,192
Young Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	2100 S W Ave B	Seminole	79360	Gaines County	Seminole Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 758-3637	549	42	13.0	74.5%	220 (40.1%)	4 (0.7%)	320 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$12,769	$2,060	$10,709

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Schools Near Kelley Elementary