Lee Elementary

Summary:

Lee Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 449 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 443 out of 968 districts in the state.

Lee Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower STAAR test scores compared to district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Reading and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.41% of 3rd-grade students at Lee Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.35% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Austin Elementary (91.29%) and Trevino Elementary (81.28%).

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of around $13,000, Lee Elementary has consistently ranked in the lower half of Texas elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating of 2 or 3 stars out of 5 for most years. Interestingly, the nearby schools within the same district, such as Austin Elementary and Travis Elementary, generally outperform Lee Elementary in academic measures, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be influencing the school's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1215 W Sprague St
       Edinburg, TX  78539


(956) 289-2342

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3178th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,061 Help


Students who attend Lee Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle
High:    Robert R Vela High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
0.7%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lee Elementary ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (0.7%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee Elementary is 16.2. 19 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee Elementary is $13,061, which is the 3rd highest among 31 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lee Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.42 1791st 3465 48.3%
2005 49.60 2039th 3475 41.3%
2006 41.65 2437th 3476 29.9%
2007 52.43 2093rd 3724 43.8%
2008 27.39 3205th 3768 14.9%
2009 28.25 3267th 3884 15.9%
2010 29.51 3292nd 3937 16.4%
2011 48.09 2524th 4095 38.4%
2012 45.71 2538th 4206 39.7%
2013 43.45 2674th 4221 36.7%
2014 46.60 2553rd 4260 40.1%
2015 37.39 2991st 4320 30.8%
2016 42.33 2697th 4286 37.1%
2017 45.55 2203rd 4329 49.1%
2018 61.94 1396th 4359 68.0%
2019 54.78 1772nd 4479 60.4%
2021 41.88 2452nd 4578 46.4%
2022 54.42 1903rd 4581 58.5%
2023 47.36 2328th 4647 49.9%
2024 34.15 3178th 4675 32.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.60 1160th 3226 64.0%
2019 62.35 952nd 3333 71.4%
2021 38.86 2145th 3446 37.8%
2022 57.61 1224th 3487 64.9%
2023 50.37 1660th 3556 53.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.66 2074th 3799 45.4%
2022 43.31 2044th 3952 48.3%
2023 42.58 2110th 4086 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.16 613th 4264 85.6%
2019 66.39 1002nd 4309 76.7%
2021 59.73 1417th 4451 68.2%
2022 64.57 1204th 4477 73.1%
2023 59.73 1539th 4521 66.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.01 941st 4306 78.1%
2019 55.24 1762nd 4348 59.5%
2021 36.07 2803rd 4499 37.7%
2022 52.21 2012th 4561 55.9%
2023 43.61 2569th 4588 44.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.49 1295th 3106 58.3%
2021 49.19 1783rd 3006 40.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.92 1261st 4240 70.3%
2019 57.82 1476th 4295 65.6%
2021 41.33 2473rd 4331 42.9%
2022 48.33 2216th 4461 50.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.36 2185th 4319 49.4%
2019 52.90 1831st 4357 58.0%
2021 47.44 2113th 4498 53.0%
2022 54.76 1892nd 4563 58.5%
2023 51.00 2091st 4585 54.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lee Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.65 921st 4168 77.9%
2019 61.74 1280th 4188 69.4%
2021 50.77 1893rd 4329 56.3%
2022 60.28 1441st 4376 67.1%
2023 53.96 1824th 4401 58.6%
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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

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Enrollment information for Lee Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 28 2 2 586 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1990 21 0 1 562 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 16 3 1 560 0 n/a n/a -47 533
1992 7 0 1 562 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 10 1 1 542 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 11 1 1 534 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1995 18 0 0 603 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 18 0 0 603 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 16 0 0 522 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 15 0 1 540 1 n/a n/a 0 557
1999 15 0 1 524 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 11 0 0 525 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 10 0 0 522 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 11 2 0 504 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 11 2 0 504 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 15 0 1 492 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2005 16 1 2 501 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 22 3 0 512 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 27 3 0 517 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 18 4 1 515 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2009 18 1 0 502 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 16 1 0 487 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2011 11 1 0 492 0 0 0 0 504
2012 6 2 1 439 0 1 0 0 449
2013 10 3 0 439 0 0 0 0 452
2014 5 3 2 485 0 0 0 0 495
2015 7 5 3 473 0 0 0 0 488
2016 6 3 0 449 2 0 0 0 460
2017 8 3 1 448 0 0 1 0 461
2018 5 3 1 401 0 0 1 0 411
2019 3 2 2 378 0 0 1 0 386
2020 3 2 1 369 0 0 2 0 377
2021 4 3 0 343 0 0 3 0 353
2022 4 4 0 356 0 0 3 0 367
2023 3 2 2 442 0 0 0 0 449

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 Lee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 618 n/a n/a n/a
1990 584 33.0 17.6 n/a
1991 533 35.7 14.9 n/a
1992 570 37.7 15.1 77.9
1993 554 36.0 15.4 85.4
1994 547 35.1 15.6 83.9
1995 621 35.3 17.6 75.8
1996 621 35.3 17.6 75.8
1997 538 31.2 17.2 84
1998 557 31.0 18.0 77.2
1999 540 30.0 18.0 67.4
2000 536 31.8 16.9 54.7
2001 532 31.5 16.9 39.1
2002 517 29.7 17.4 17.6
2003 517 29.7 17.4 17.6
2004 508 32.1 15.8 5.5
2005 520 33.0 15.8 0.8
2006 537 33.0 16.3 0
2007 547 33.8 16.2 0
2008 538 31.0 17.4 0
2009 521 30.0 17.4 0
2010 504 29.0 17.3 0
2011 504 28.4 17.7 0
2012 449 26.6 16.8 0
2013 452 27.9 16.1 94.9
2014 495 31.4 15.7 94.7
2015 488 31.0 15.7 93.4
2016 460 28.0 16.4 93
2017 461 29.1 15.8 93.7
2018 411 28.0 14.6 94.2
2019 386 27.0 14.2 95.6
2020 377 25.0 15.0 96.3
2021 353 25.0 14.1 95.2
2022 367 24.8 14.7 94
2023 449 27.6 16.2 95.5

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 Lee Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 618 n/a n/a n/a
1990 584 33.0 17.6 n/a
1991 533 35.7 14.9 n/a
1992 570 37.7 15.1 77.9
1993 554 36.0 15.4 85.4
1994 547 35.1 15.6 83.9
1995 621 35.3 17.6 75.8
1996 621 35.3 17.6 75.8
1997 538 31.2 17.2 84
1998 557 31.0 18.0 77.2
1999 540 30.0 18.0 67.4
2000 536 31.8 16.9 54.7
2001 532 31.5 16.9 39.1
2002 517 29.7 17.4 17.6
2003 517 29.7 17.4 17.6
2004 508 32.1 15.8 5.5
2005 520 33.0 15.8 0.8
2006 537 33.0 16.3 0
2007 547 33.8 16.2 0
2008 538 31.0 17.4 0
2009 521 30.0 17.4 0
2010 504 29.0 17.3 0
2011 504 28.4 17.7 0
2012 449 26.6 16.8 0
2013 452 27.9 16.1 94.9
2014 495 31.4 15.7 94.7
2015 488 31.0 15.7 93.4
2016 460 28.0 16.4 93
2017 461 29.1 15.8 93.7
2018 411 28.0 14.6 94.2
2019 386 27.0 14.2 95.6
2020 377 25.0 15.0 96.3
2021 353 25.0 14.1 95.2
2022 367 24.8 14.7 94
2023 449 27.6 16.2 95.5

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 Lee Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,074 (10.0%) $9,643 (90.0%) $10,717
2020 $929 (8.6%) $9,843 (91.4%) $10,772
2021 $1,150 (8.8%) $11,911 (91.2%) $13,061

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee 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 1772nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2328th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lee Elementary)4439
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee Elementary)6144
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lee Elementary)4539
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee Elementary)6940
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lee Elementary)3256
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee Elementary)4464
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lee Elementary)4424
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students386449
 16.3%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic378442
 16.9%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.6%95.5%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Lee Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Robert R Vela High School

Students at Lee Elementary are 98% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 449 students attended Lee Elementary.

Lee Elementary ranks 3178th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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