Summary:
L B J Elementary is a public elementary school located in Elsa, Texas, serving 472 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, which is ranked 922 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
L B J Elementary faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on statewide assessments and rankings compared to other Texas elementary schools. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (99.58%), with very low percentages of White (0.21%) and African American (0.21%) students. Academically, L B J Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with its students performing significantly below the state and district averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading (55.22%) and Mathematics (41.43%) is well below the state averages of 53.96% and 48.96%, respectively.
The school's struggles extend beyond overall academic performance, as its student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, all perform significantly below their respective state and district averages on STAAR tests. Additionally, L B J Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 93%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common indicator of low socioeconomic status. While the school's spending per student, around $10,500 in recent years, is higher than the state average, the academic challenges appear to be widespread across the school's student population. Nearby schools within the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, such as Santiago Garcia Elementary, Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary, and Kennedy Elementary, exhibit similar academic performance challenges and low rankings compared to the state average, suggesting that factors beyond the district may be contributing to the performance of L B J Elementary.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail: