Florence Elementary

Summary:

Florence Elementary is a public elementary school in Florence, Texas, serving 515 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jarrell Independent School District, which is ranked 741 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Florence Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low STAAR test scores that fall below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates range from 23.53% in 3rd grade math to 49.38% in 5th grade reading, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 53.96%, respectively. Florence Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating that has fluctuated between 1 and 3 stars out of 5. The school's performance is particularly low for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations, who consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools in these subgroups.

Nearby schools, such as Frost Elementary, Bill Burden Elementary, and Raye McCoy Elementary, generally outperform Florence Elementary on academic measures, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and better overall school rankings. These schools serve student populations with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged and minority students, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 304 College Ave
       Florence, TX  76527-0489


(254) 793-2497

District: Florence Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3048th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,882 Help


Students who attend Florence Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Florence Middle
High:    Florence High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.6%
White:
42.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Florence Elementary ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), White (42.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florence Elementary is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florence Elementary is $11,882.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florence Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Elementary 3048th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Florence Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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White students:


Florence Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Independent School District (Isd) 741st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florence Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.68 2369th 3465 31.6%
2005 53.16 1869th 3475 46.2%
2006 71.71 920th 3476 73.5%
2007 68.26 1182nd 3724 68.3%
2008 68.41 1152nd 3768 69.4%
2009 57.73 1843rd 3884 52.5%
2010 59.35 1804th 3937 54.2%
2011 31.93 3307th 4095 19.2%
2012 27.51 3541st 4206 15.8%
2013 32.94 3258th 4221 22.8%
2014 28.42 3473rd 4260 18.5%
2015 21.91 3694th 4320 14.5%
2016 23.36 3582nd 4286 16.4%
2017 39.37 2559th 4329 40.9%
2018 33.16 2997th 4359 31.2%
2019 36.21 2939th 4479 34.4%
2021 54.82 1788th 4578 60.9%
2022 29.00 3423rd 4581 25.3%
2023 38.36 2904th 4647 37.5%
2024 36.27 3048th 4675 34.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.48 3021st 3226 6.4%
2019 13.00 3253rd 3333 2.4%
2021 29.94 2665th 3446 22.7%
2022 20.28 3168th 3487 9.1%
2023 31.50 2703rd 3556 24.0%
2024 22.05 3175th 3638 12.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.12 1190th 3558 66.6%
2019 33.64 2522nd 3684 31.5%
2021 50.53 1388th 3799 63.5%
2022 34.90 2664th 3952 32.6%
2023 37.62 2494th 4086 39.0%
2024 25.64 3528th 4261 17.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.05 3832nd 4264 10.1%
2019 25.35 3731st 4309 13.4%
2021 55.58 1651st 4451 62.9%
2022 27.97 3632nd 4477 18.9%
2023 35.39 3197th 4521 29.3%
2024 31.92 3441st 4560 24.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 2865th 4306 33.5%
2019 36.83 2886th 4348 33.6%
2021 53.34 1849th 4499 58.9%
2022 34.40 3127th 4561 31.4%
2023 45.43 2460th 4588 46.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.67 1892nd 3106 39.1%
2019 18.58 2948th 3184 7.4%
2023 39.87 2260th 2980 24.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.57 3641st 4240 14.1%
2019 18.73 4047th 4295 5.8%
2021 39.73 2586th 4331 40.3%
2022 27.78 3644th 4461 18.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.03 3113th 4319 27.9%
2019 37.77 2809th 4357 35.5%
2021 54.96 1745th 4498 61.2%
2022 25.50 3665th 4563 19.7%
2023 32.99 3193rd 4585 30.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.40 3865th 4168 7.3%
2019 15.44 3997th 4188 4.6%
2021 34.30 2962nd 4329 31.6%
2022 18.32 4016th 4376 8.2%
2023 23.50 3769th 4401 14.4%
2024 20.81 3922nd 4431 11.5%
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Rank History for White students at Florence Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.94 2054th 3127 34.3%
2019 43.80 1861st 3142 40.8%
2021 58.06 1176th 3082 61.8%
2022 27.74 2494th 3082 19.1%
2023 34.62 2213th 3106 28.8%
2024 32.16 2321st 3078 24.6%
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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 Florence Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 228 3 2 42 n/a n/a n/a 0 275
1989 196 3 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1990 364 3 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1991 373 3 0 66 2 n/a n/a 0 444
1992 243 1 0 28 2 n/a n/a 0 274
1993 243 2 3 25 2 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 269 3 4 29 2 n/a n/a 0 307
1995 304 2 1 37 4 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 304 2 1 37 4 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 359 4 1 55 7 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 390 3 0 57 7 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 381 6 1 60 9 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 360 3 1 71 7 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 375 5 1 75 6 n/a n/a 0 462
2002 350 7 3 102 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 350 7 3 102 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 341 7 3 113 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 326 10 1 130 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 308 17 3 146 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2007 290 13 2 159 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 309 9 1 180 2 n/a n/a 0 501
2009 281 9 1 185 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 257 7 2 208 2 n/a n/a 0 476
2011 221 6 2 200 4 1 13 0 447
2012 212 9 0 201 3 1 7 0 433
2013 222 9 0 210 3 1 11 0 456
2014 210 8 0 218 2 1 15 0 454
2015 208 8 0 218 2 1 11 0 448
2016 209 10 0 254 1 1 11 0 486
2017 205 6 0 246 2 0 8 0 467
2018 211 8 0 242 2 0 10 0 473
2019 229 7 0 239 1 0 13 0 489
2020 238 3 0 241 2 0 16 0 500
2021 212 1 0 237 1 0 10 0 461
2022 234 2 2 259 1 0 7 0 505
2023 236 0 2 265 1 0 11 0 515
2024 227 0 0 291 0 0 15 0 533

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 Florence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 18.0 15.2 n/a
1989 241 n/a n/a n/a
1990 430 26.0 16.5 n/a
1991 444 25.8 17.2 n/a
1992 274 20.8 13.1 24.8
1993 275 18.0 15.3 33.5
1994 307 21.2 14.5 25.4
1995 348 26.7 13.0 21.8
1996 348 26.7 13.0 21.8
1997 426 28.0 15.2 22.3
1998 457 28.0 16.3 24.9
1999 457 30.6 14.9 34.1
2000 442 30.9 14.3 35.1
2001 462 30.7 15.0 34.4
2002 464 32.1 14.5 46.1
2003 464 32.1 14.5 46.1
2004 464 32.1 14.5 56.9
2005 467 33.7 13.9 56.7
2006 476 34.2 13.9 62.6
2007 466 34.1 13.7 61.2
2008 501 34.9 14.4 67.1
2009 478 35.1 13.6 65.1
2010 476 36.6 12.9 67.6
2011 447 32.7 13.6 67.3
2012 433 28.6 15.0 72.7
2013 456 29.9 15.2 71.7
2014 454 28.8 15.7 67.4
2015 448 30.0 14.9 71.4
2016 486 34.0 14.2 74.3
2017 467 33.5 13.9 70.7
2018 473 32.9 14.3 57.3
2019 489 33.0 14.8 68.9
2020 500 34.0 14.7 67
2021 461 34.0 13.5 67
2022 505 31.0 16.2 68.7
2023 515 32.9 15.6 60
2024 533 36.3 14.6 70

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 Florence Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 18.0 15.2 n/a
1989 241 n/a n/a n/a
1990 430 26.0 16.5 n/a
1991 444 25.8 17.2 n/a
1992 274 20.8 13.1 24.8
1993 275 18.0 15.3 33.5
1994 307 21.2 14.5 25.4
1995 348 26.7 13.0 21.8
1996 348 26.7 13.0 21.8
1997 426 28.0 15.2 22.3
1998 457 28.0 16.3 24.9
1999 457 30.6 14.9 34.1
2000 442 30.9 14.3 35.1
2001 462 30.7 15.0 34.4
2002 464 32.1 14.5 46.1
2003 464 32.1 14.5 46.1
2004 464 32.1 14.5 56.9
2005 467 33.7 13.9 56.7
2006 476 34.2 13.9 62.6
2007 466 34.1 13.7 61.2
2008 501 34.9 14.4 67.1
2009 478 35.1 13.6 65.1
2010 476 36.6 12.9 67.6
2011 447 32.7 13.6 67.3
2012 433 28.6 15.0 72.7
2013 456 29.9 15.2 71.7
2014 454 28.8 15.7 67.4
2015 448 30.0 14.9 71.4
2016 486 34.0 14.2 74.3
2017 467 33.5 13.9 70.7
2018 473 32.9 14.3 57.3
2019 489 33.0 14.8 68.9
2020 500 34.0 14.7 67
2021 461 34.0 13.5 67
2022 505 31.0 16.2 68.7
2023 515 32.9 15.6 60
2024 533 36.3 14.6 70

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 Florence Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,250 (12.8%) $8,545 (87.2%) $9,795
2020 $967 (9.4%) $9,354 (90.6%) $10,321
2021 $1,065 (9.0%) $10,817 (91.0%) $11,882

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Florence Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2939th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2904th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Florence Elementary)4632
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Florence Independent School District (Isd))4632
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)4440
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Independent School District (Isd))4440
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Florence Elementary)220
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Florence Independent School District (Isd))220
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)110
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florence Independent School District (Isd))110
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Florence Elementary)3441
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Florence Independent School District (Isd))3441
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)3550
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florence Independent School District (Isd))3550
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Florence Elementary)4451
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Florence Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florence Elementary)4133
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florence Independent School District (Isd))4133
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Florence Elementary)3221
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Florence Independent School District (Isd))3221
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489515
 5.3%
African American70
 100%
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic239265
 10.9%
Pacific Islander00
White229236
 3.1%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.9%60%
 8.9%


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Florence Elementary ranks 3048th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Florence Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Florence Middle
High : Florence High School

Students at Florence Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 43% White, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Florence Elementary.


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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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