Herfurth Elementary

Summary:

Herfurth Elementary is a public elementary school in Rowlett, Texas, serving 539 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Garland Independent School District, which is ranked 535 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Herfurth Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics. Herfurth's performance is especially strong for specific student subgroups, such as male students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial/ethnic makeup of 24.68% White, 17.07% African American, 40.63% Hispanic, 8.91% Asian, and 7.98% two or more races.

Herfurth Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Garland Independent School District, which generally have lower statewide rankings and STAAR test scores. The only exception is Keeley Elementary, which also performs well and is ranked in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools. Doris Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary, a school in the neighboring Rockwall Independent School District, also demonstrates strong academic performance, though not to the same degree as Herfurth Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7500 Miller Rd
       Rowlett, TX  75088-6603


(972) 475-7994

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
973rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,046 Help


Students who attend Herfurth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Academy For Excell
    B G Hudson Middle
    Bussey Middle
    Classical Center At Brandenburg Middle
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High:    Garland High School
    Lakeview Centennial High School
    N Garland High School
    Naaman Forest High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.6%
White:
24.7%
African American:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Herfurth Elementary ranks better than 79.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 47 ranked elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Herfurth Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.6%), White (24.7%), African American (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herfurth Elementary is 16.4. 40 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herfurth Elementary is $10,046. 29 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Herfurth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.98 1179th 3465 66.0%
2005 70.68 954th 3475 72.5%
2006 68.15 1120th 3476 67.8%
2007 67.81 1208th 3724 67.6%
2008 73.46 838th 3768 77.8%
2009 69.97 1098th 3884 71.7%
2010 64.65 1485th 3937 62.3%
2011 75.67 786th 4095 80.8%
2012 59.39 1747th 4206 58.5%
2013 69.62 1202nd 4221 71.5%
2014 51.26 2253rd 4260 47.1%
2015 41.99 2746th 4320 36.4%
2016 47.00 2445th 4286 43.0%
2017 25.01 3476th 4329 19.7%
2018 28.15 3302nd 4359 24.2%
2019 50.49 2010th 4479 55.1%
2021 65.57 1320th 4578 71.2%
2022 84.82 574th 4581 87.5%
2023 67.02 1293rd 4647 72.2%
2024 74.09 973rd 4675 79.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 1288th 3226 60.1%
2019 81.52 285th 3333 91.4%
2021 78.70 370th 3446 89.3%
2022 90.14 131st 3487 96.2%
2023 71.00 682nd 3556 80.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.44 1554th 3558 56.3%
2019 90.46 119th 3684 96.8%
2021 94.51 72nd 3799 98.1%
2022 96.09 53rd 3952 98.7%
2023 86.96 245th 4086 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.93 3789th 4264 11.1%
2019 42.30 2622nd 4309 39.2%
2021 66.31 1058th 4451 76.2%
2022 93.96 92nd 4477 97.9%
2023 69.79 917th 4521 79.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.67 3087th 4306 28.3%
2019 53.34 1862nd 4348 57.2%
2021 50.23 2017th 4499 55.2%
2022 77.53 777th 4561 83.0%
2023 59.78 1585th 4588 65.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.07 1858th 2958 37.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.90 3791st 4240 10.6%
2019 65.51 1027th 4295 76.1%
2021 83.31 293rd 4331 93.2%
2022 93.20 109th 4461 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.86 3505th 4319 18.8%
2019 45.67 2270th 4357 47.9%
2021 79.10 720th 4498 84.0%
2022 88.31 378th 4563 91.7%
2023 70.52 1094th 4585 76.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.13 485th 967 49.8%
2022 60.19 408th 957 57.4%
2023 44.26 666th 1015 34.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.90 2283rd 2483 8.1%
2019 30.67 1937th 2515 23.0%
2021 63.23 615th 2444 74.8%
2022 76.79 333rd 2421 86.2%
2023 34.94 1653rd 2443 32.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.09 3191st 4168 23.4%
2019 63.20 1202nd 4188 71.3%
2021 62.50 1234th 4329 71.5%
2022 87.51 275th 4376 93.7%
2023 74.71 734th 4401 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Herfurth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.15 1892nd 3127 39.5%
2019 62.04 1079th 3142 65.7%
2021 44.38 1749th 3082 43.3%
2022 73.93 598th 3082 80.6%
2023 62.06 1131st 3106 63.6%
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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 Herfurth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 564 49 6 37 2 n/a n/a 0 658
1990 663 55 7 60 7 n/a n/a 0 792
1991 801 75 8 102 11 n/a n/a 0 997
1992 528 61 9 147 9 n/a n/a 0 754
1993 545 67 4 157 4 n/a n/a 0 777
1994 606 88 12 159 4 n/a n/a 0 869
1995 498 86 15 163 4 n/a n/a 0 766
1996 498 86 15 163 4 n/a n/a 0 766
1997 518 70 16 164 6 n/a n/a 0 774
1998 501 75 17 164 6 n/a n/a 0 763
1999 488 85 23 172 5 n/a n/a 0 773
2000 469 85 19 172 4 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 457 84 20 184 7 n/a n/a 0 752
2002 430 104 18 211 3 n/a n/a 0 766
2003 430 104 18 211 3 n/a n/a 0 766
2004 409 106 16 229 2 n/a n/a 0 762
2005 366 105 18 262 2 n/a n/a 0 753
2006 326 84 18 263 4 n/a n/a 0 695
2007 283 72 18 269 5 n/a n/a 0 647
2008 238 65 13 213 3 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 193 70 19 218 2 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 157 66 14 232 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2011 169 58 16 234 3 0 6 0 486
2012 163 85 15 260 4 0 9 0 536
2013 132 60 12 243 3 0 12 0 462
2014 127 62 11 218 2 0 7 0 427
2015 132 72 14 217 4 0 17 0 456
2016 121 102 10 197 11 0 13 0 454
2017 140 94 23 107 5 1 15 0 385
2018 124 69 32 127 7 0 15 0 374
2019 123 58 43 130 4 0 23 0 381
2020 139 84 47 143 4 0 26 0 443
2021 139 69 57 169 4 1 32 0 471
2022 144 83 54 210 2 2 46 0 541
2023 133 92 48 219 1 3 43 0 539

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 Herfurth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 658 n/a n/a n/a
1990 792 40.0 19.8 n/a
1991 997 39.5 25.2 n/a
1992 754 40.6 18.5 18.7
1993 777 41.0 19.0 25.9
1994 869 49.1 17.7 19.3
1995 766 39.1 19.6 21.8
1996 766 39.1 19.6 21.8
1997 774 40.1 19.3 18.9
1998 763 39.8 19.2 16
1999 773 41.0 18.9 22.3
2000 749 40.4 18.5 24.4
2001 752 40.7 18.5 23
2002 766 44.3 17.3 26.1
2003 766 44.3 17.3 26.1
2004 762 44.7 17.0 29.7
2005 753 47.0 16.0 35.5
2006 695 43.7 15.9 41
2007 647 42.9 15.1 45.7
2008 532 37.1 14.3 43.2
2009 502 32.9 15.2 45
2010 470 29.8 15.7 54.7
2011 486 32.7 14.8 57.6
2012 536 33.2 16.1 62.1
2013 462 31.1 14.8 65.8
2014 427 28.1 15.1 67
2015 456 30.0 15.2 68.6
2016 454 30.0 15.1 73.6
2017 385 26.8 14.3 53.8
2018 374 26.3 14.1 44.4
2019 381 24.5 15.5 38.1
2020 443 28.8 15.3 40
2021 471 30.3 15.5 51.4
2022 541 33.2 16.2 50.6
2023 539 32.7 16.4 49.5

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 Herfurth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 658 n/a n/a n/a
1990 792 40.0 19.8 n/a
1991 997 39.5 25.2 n/a
1992 754 40.6 18.5 18.7
1993 777 41.0 19.0 25.9
1994 869 49.1 17.7 19.3
1995 766 39.1 19.6 21.8
1996 766 39.1 19.6 21.8
1997 774 40.1 19.3 18.9
1998 763 39.8 19.2 16
1999 773 41.0 18.9 22.3
2000 749 40.4 18.5 24.4
2001 752 40.7 18.5 23
2002 766 44.3 17.3 26.1
2003 766 44.3 17.3 26.1
2004 762 44.7 17.0 29.7
2005 753 47.0 16.0 35.5
2006 695 43.7 15.9 41
2007 647 42.9 15.1 45.7
2008 532 37.1 14.3 43.2
2009 502 32.9 15.2 45
2010 470 29.8 15.7 54.7
2011 486 32.7 14.8 57.6
2012 536 33.2 16.1 62.1
2013 462 31.1 14.8 65.8
2014 427 28.1 15.1 67
2015 456 30.0 15.2 68.6
2016 454 30.0 15.1 73.6
2017 385 26.8 14.3 53.8
2018 374 26.3 14.1 44.4
2019 381 24.5 15.5 38.1
2020 443 28.8 15.3 40
2021 471 30.3 15.5 51.4
2022 541 33.2 16.2 50.6
2023 539 32.7 16.4 49.5

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 Herfurth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,080 (9.7%) $10,024 (90.3%) $11,103
2020 $986 (10.2%) $8,686 (89.8%) $9,672
2021 $1,254 (12.5%) $8,792 (87.5%) $10,046

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Herfurth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2010th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1293rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Herfurth Elementary)5361
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herfurth Elementary)5541
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Herfurth Elementary)3871
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herfurth Elementary)2847
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Herfurth Elementary)5973
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5558
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Herfurth Elementary)5058
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Herfurth Elementary)5029
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4928
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381539
 41.5%
African American5892
 58.6%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian4348
 11.6%
Hispanic130219
 68.5%
Pacific Islander03
White123133
 8.1%
Two or More Races2343
 87%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%49.5%
 11.5%


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Herfurth Elementary ranks 973rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 539 students attended Herfurth Elementary.

Students at Herfurth Elementary are 41% Hispanic, 25% White, 17% African American, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.


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