How many students attend Calder Road Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 566 students attended Calder Road Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Calder Road Elementary?

Students at Calder Road Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 28% White, 18% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Calder Road Elementary attend?

Students who attend Calder Road Elementary usually go on to attend: Elementary : Elva C Lobit Middle High : Dickinson High School

Calder Road Elementary

Summary:

Calder Road Elementary is a public elementary school serving 722 students in grades PK-4 in the Dickinson Independent School District (ISD) in Dickinson, Texas. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (45.01%) and White (30.75%), along with smaller percentages of African American (18.28%), Asian (2.35%), and other racial groups.

Calder Road Elementary consistently outperforms the Dickinson ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Reading and Mathematics compared to district and state averages. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, and it performs well across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students (59.42%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance remains strong.

When compared to nearby schools within the Dickinson ISD, such as Hughes Road Elementary, Walter Hall Elementary, and League City Elementary, Calder Road Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics and statewide rankings. Additionally, when compared to schools in the neighboring Clear Creek ISD, which has a higher overall district ranking, Calder Road Elementary still performs well, particularly in STAAR Reading and Mathematics proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

6511 Calder Rd
Dickinson, TX 77539

(281) 229-7500

District: Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,533

Students who attend Calder Road Elementary usually attend:

Elementary:	Elva C Lobit Middle
High:	Dickinson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 566

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.9%

White:

28.4%

African American:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calder Road Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Calder Road Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.9%), White (28.4%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calder Road Elementary is 14.1. 5 elementary schools in the Dickinson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calder Road Elementary is $10,533, which is the 5^th highest among 3 elementary schools in the Dickinson Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dickinson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dickinson Independent School District (Isd) 606^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	43.72	2759^th	4095	32.6%
2012	64.71	1433^rd	4206	65.9%
2013	61.21	1659^th	4221	60.7%
2014	83.72	518^th	4260	87.8%
2015	78.56	821^st	4320	81.0%
2016	60.21	1758^th	4286	59.0%
2017	58.19	1568^th	4329	63.8%
2018	80.09	679^th	4359	84.4%
2019	78.55	753^rd	4479	83.2%
2021	85.95	541^st	4578	88.2%
2022	61.46	1537^th	4581	66.4%
2023	71.21	1118^th	4647	75.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	69.44	659^th	3333	80.2%
2021	92.33	115^th	3446	96.7%
2022	67.61	785^th	3487	77.5%
2023	74.09	579^th	3556	83.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.05	275^th	3558	92.3%
2019	89.54	135^th	3684	96.3%
2021	56.11	1121^st	3799	70.5%
2022	53.00	1395^th	3952	64.7%
2023	33.70	2834^th	4086	30.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.61	253^rd	4264	94.1%
2019	80.56	393^rd	4309	90.9%
2021	89.14	171^st	4451	96.2%
2022	63.00	1303^rd	4477	70.9%
2023	75.22	635^th	4521	86.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.07	708^th	4306	83.6%
2019	81.82	560^th	4348	87.1%
2021	85.17	524^th	4499	88.4%
2022	58.71	1628^th	4561	64.3%
2023	81.05	662^nd	4588	85.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.21	93^rd	3106	97.0%
2019	52.99	1903^rd	3184	40.2%
2021	72.94	775^th	3006	74.2%
2022	64.97	1112^th	2958	62.4%
2023	43.38	2163^rd	2980	27.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.27	274^th	4240	93.5%
2019	78.47	473^rd	4295	89.0%
2021	77.73	447^th	4331	89.7%
2022	73.97	659^th	4461	85.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.66	702^nd	4319	83.7%
2019	73.86	857^th	4357	80.3%
2021	83.04	590^th	4498	86.9%
2022	63.49	1406^th	4563	69.2%
2023	50.76	2108^th	4585	54.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.30	428^th	2483	82.8%
2019	68.40	538^th	2515	78.6%
2021	62.91	624^th	2444	74.5%
2022	51.08	1049^th	2421	56.7%
2023	66.92	572^nd	2443	76.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.84	670^th	4168	83.9%
2019	79.84	470^th	4188	88.8%
2021	80.15	507^th	4329	88.3%
2022	54.43	1794^th	4376	59.0%
2023	69.39	968^th	4401	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at Calder Road Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.27	458^th	3127	85.4%
2019	76.06	543^rd	3142	82.7%
2021	84.50	247^th	3082	92.0%
2022	60.16	1158^th	3082	62.4%
2023	69.97	795^th	3106	74.4%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Calder Road Elementary has been a wonderful school experience for both of my children. I have one child in GT and one who had special needs and both of their needs have been met in every way. The students are challenged, supported, and pushed to fulfill their personal potential whatever that may be. I could not be happier with my children's education! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Calder Road Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	265	106	25	215	4	1	21	637
2012	263	99	26	357	3	1	31	780
2013	219	129	16	345	6	1	23	739
2014	223	144	14	372	4	0	21	778
2015	253	129	15	428	3	1	22	851
2016	287	156	19	460	2	2	17	943
2017	204	114	11	206	0	0	15	550
2018	216	90	13	191	0	0	13	523
2019	206	88	17	243	0	0	14	568
2020	237	112	21	254	3	2	19	648
2021	213	124	23	270	4	3	16	653
2022	236	132	17	302	5	1	15	708
2023	222	132	17	325	5	0	21	722
2024	161	104	11	271	5	0	14	566

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 Calder Road Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	637	42.6	14.9	49.1
2012	780	47.2	16.5	58.6
2013	739	45.4	16.2	59.9
2014	778	48.0	16.2	61.2
2015	851	50.0	17.0	58.3
2016	943	56.0	16.8	57.9
2017	550	41.4	13.2	49.1
2018	523	40.2	13.0	57.7
2019	568	44.9	12.6	55.5
2020	648	44.2	14.6	53.5
2021	653	45.4	14.3	57.4
2022	708	48.3	14.6	59.2
2023	722	49.5	14.5	59.4
2024	566	40.0	14.1	60.1

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 Calder Road Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	637	42.6	14.9	49.1
2012	780	47.2	16.5	58.6
2013	739	45.4	16.2	59.9
2014	778	48.0	16.2	61.2
2015	851	50.0	17.0	58.3
2016	943	56.0	16.8	57.9
2017	550	41.4	13.2	49.1
2018	523	40.2	13.0	57.7
2019	568	44.9	12.6	55.5
2020	648	44.2	14.6	53.5
2021	653	45.4	14.3	57.4
2022	708	48.3	14.6	59.2
2023	722	49.5	14.5	59.4
2024	566	40.0	14.1	60.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Calder Road Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$975 (9.1%)	$9,789 (90.9%)	$10,764
2020	$954 (10.3%)	$8,349 (89.7%)	$9,303
2021	$898 (8.5%)	$9,635 (91.5%)	$10,533

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calder Road 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 753^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1118^th of 4647 Elementary schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Calder Road Elementary)	43	56	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))	41	46	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Calder Road Elementary)	57	46	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))	51	39	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Calder Road Elementary)	62	60	2%
4th Grade Reading (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))	43	42	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Calder Road Elementary)	75	61	14%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dickinson Independent School District (Isd))	57	45	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	568	722	27.1%
African American	88	132	50%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	17	17
Hispanic	243	325	33.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	206	222	7.8%
Two or More Races	14	21	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.5%	59.4%	4%

Schools Near Calder Road Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (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 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th 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
Calder Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	6511 Calder Rd	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 229-7500	566	40	14.1	60.1%	161 (28.4%)	104 (18.4%)	271 (47.9%)	11 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)								(n/a)	50.0							58.2			60.2				$10,533	$898	$9,635
Bay Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	101 Bay Colony Elementary Dr	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 229-6200	531	40	13.3	60.3%	173 (32.6%)	68 (12.8%)	261 (49.2%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.8%)								(n/a)	21.4			57.1				50.0			50.9				$10,374	$812	$9,561
Henry Bauerschlag Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 W League City Pkwy	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-6100	775	44	17.4	19.6%	452 (58.3%)	36 (4.6%)	194 (25.0%)	48 (6.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.4%)	87.2	486^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.6%		79	800^th of 4647 public elementary schools	82.8%	314								69.2	65.6	75.0	68.4	69.8	68.2	35.8	$9,185	$462	$8,723
Darwin L Gilmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3552w League City Pkwy	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-6400	700	42	16.5	19.4%	453 (64.7%)	21 (3.0%)	146 (20.9%)	36 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.1%)	88.1	445^th of 4675 public elementary schools	90.5%		81	726^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.4%	281								59.2	72.3	71.9	56.2	67.4	77.2	55.4	$9,176	$354	$8,821
Ralph Parr Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1315 Hwy 3 S	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-4100	683	41	16.6	34.8%	349 (51.1%)	55 (8.1%)	196 (28.7%)	49 (7.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.2%)	81.4	701^st of 4675 public elementary schools	85.0%		84.7	590^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.3%	111								60.5	69.9	79.8	58.3	48.4	71.3	33.3	$9,536	$472	$9,064
Dunbar Middle	Public	4-5	2901 23rd St	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 229-6600	576	41	14.0	77.3%	138 (24.0%)	84 (14.6%)	325 (56.4%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.1%)	36.6	3022^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	35.4%					(n/a)		28.6	16.7		16.7	16.7	0.0		28.8	47.6		30.4	45.7	24.3	$12,974	$1,061	$11,913
James H Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 W Main St	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-4500	571	36	15.7	49.2%	265 (46.4%)	59 (10.3%)	195 (34.2%)	29 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	69.5	1144^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.5%		67.5	1270^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.7%	126								49.4	60.2	59.6	68.2	39.8	67.4	29.2	$11,249	$639	$10,610
Hughes Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	11901 Hughes Rd	Dickinson	77539	Galveston County	Dickinson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 229-6700	611	39	15.7	72.3%	155 (25.4%)	129 (21.1%)	291 (47.6%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)								(n/a)								42.9			26.3				$9,913	$903	$9,009
Walter Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5931 Meadowside	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-5300	520	29	17.9	26.5%	296 (56.9%)	31 (6.0%)	131 (25.2%)	33 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.2%)	82.9	653^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	86.0%		83.3	633^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	86.4%	20								76.8	72.9	75.3	59.8	64.7	49.5	35.8	$9,382	$602	$8,779
League City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 E Walker St	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-4400	745	45	16.5	64.7%	207 (27.8%)	32 (4.3%)	468 (62.8%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.1%)	71.7	1061^st of 4675 public elementary schools	77.3%		73	1041^st of 4647 public elementary schools	77.6%	20	7.7	35.0		33.3	25.0			48.0	56.2	56.6	55.6	50.5	58.1	53.8	$9,675	$975	$8,700

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