Katherine Stephens Elementary

Summary:

Katherine Stephens Elementary is a public elementary school in Rowlett, Texas, serving around 540 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Garland Independent School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a consistently low statewide ranking, subpar academic performance, and a diverse student population with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Katherine Stephens Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic (50.93%) and African American (24.07%) students compared to state and district averages, and around 78% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, and its statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 2,349 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3,346 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as Herfurth Elementary, Katherine Stephens Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests and has a lower statewide ranking.

The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's lower spending per student compared to the district average may be contributing factors to its academic struggles. Additionally, the school's diverse student population and the potential challenges associated with serving a large English Language Learner (ELL) population may also be impacting its performance. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions and support systems could be crucial in improving the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3700 Cheyenne Dr
       Rowlett, TX  75088-5122


(972) 463-5790

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3346th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,209 Help


Students who attend Katherine Stephens 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:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.9%
African American:
24.1%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Katherine Stephens Elementary ranks worse than 71.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 35th 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 31.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Katherine Stephens Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.9%), African American (24.1%), White (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katherine Stephens Elementary is 14.2, which is the 12th best among 47 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katherine Stephens Elementary is $10,209. 27 elementary schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Katherine Stephens 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 Katherine Stephens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.60 893rd 3465 74.2%
2005 65.89 1215th 3475 65.0%
2006 55.00 1782nd 3476 48.7%
2007 70.19 1063rd 3724 71.5%
2008 65.69 1314th 3768 65.1%
2009 68.95 1167th 3884 70.0%
2010 58.93 1831st 3937 53.5%
2011 62.86 1646th 4095 59.8%
2012 43.98 2657th 4206 36.8%
2013 77.97 749th 4221 82.3%
2014 41.49 2827th 4260 33.6%
2015 36.07 3056th 4320 29.3%
2016 41.86 2724th 4286 36.4%
2017 53.54 1779th 4329 58.9%
2018 40.43 2521st 4359 42.2%
2019 44.93 2349th 4479 47.6%
2021 28.79 3245th 4578 29.1%
2022 22.37 3820th 4581 16.6%
2023 28.57 3482nd 4647 25.1%
2024 31.46 3346th 4675 28.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.47 760th 1099 30.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 560th 3226 82.6%
2019 78.71 354th 3333 89.4%
2021 55.14 1222nd 3446 64.5%
2022 49.58 1672nd 3487 52.1%
2023 50.53 1650th 3556 53.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.34 644th 3558 81.9%
2019 60.38 925th 3684 74.9%
2021 26.19 3101st 3799 18.4%
2022 47.17 1759th 3952 55.5%
2023 33.92 2814th 4086 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.02 2299th 4264 46.1%
2019 46.83 2282nd 4309 47.0%
2021 29.56 3415th 4451 23.3%
2022 30.29 3498th 4477 21.9%
2023 37.13 3079th 4521 31.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.35 3170th 4306 26.4%
2019 40.44 2638th 4348 39.3%
2021 31.83 3078th 4499 31.6%
2022 29.00 3483rd 4561 23.6%
2023 34.00 3165th 4588 31.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.88 1568th 4240 63.0%
2019 68.25 877th 4295 79.6%
2021 56.76 1392nd 4331 67.9%
2022 35.01 3163rd 4461 29.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 2024th 4319 53.1%
2019 50.12 2003rd 4357 54.0%
2021 28.03 3319th 4498 26.2%
2022 18.91 4053rd 4563 11.2%
2023 27.69 3551st 4585 22.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.97 771st 1005 23.3%
2019 28.66 835th 1009 17.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.82 1590th 2483 36.0%
2019 51.23 1092nd 2515 56.6%
2021 28.74 1918th 2444 21.5%
2022 19.00 2230th 2421 7.9%
2023 33.24 1721st 2443 29.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.26 1748th 4168 58.1%
2019 47.38 2168th 4188 48.2%
2021 42.40 2421st 4329 44.1%
2022 36.38 3008th 4376 31.3%
2023 38.58 2860th 4401 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Katherine Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.76 1748th 3127 44.1%
2019 45.38 1792nd 3142 43.0%
2021 24.65 2571st 3082 16.6%
2022 14.13 2903rd 3082 5.8%
2023 20.51 2729th 3106 12.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Katherine Stephens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 507 91 5 172 4 n/a n/a 0 779
1996 507 91 5 172 4 n/a n/a 0 779
1997 499 69 13 152 5 n/a n/a 0 738
1998 505 77 18 167 5 n/a n/a 0 772
1999 487 72 17 161 4 n/a n/a 0 741
2000 390 72 26 191 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2001 373 103 35 154 4 n/a n/a 0 669
2002 378 139 38 204 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2003 378 139 38 204 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2004 392 139 39 174 5 n/a n/a 0 749
2005 310 121 25 199 4 n/a n/a 0 659
2006 295 128 32 250 3 n/a n/a 0 708
2007 254 109 37 254 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2008 212 112 22 244 2 n/a n/a 0 592
2009 188 107 28 260 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2010 167 117 36 243 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 155 89 31 264 0 1 8 0 548
2012 155 91 23 273 0 2 4 0 548
2013 150 107 21 267 2 2 11 0 560
2014 142 107 16 297 2 0 12 0 576
2015 158 105 15 272 16 0 15 0 581
2016 135 95 12 261 15 0 18 0 536
2017 149 118 11 276 18 0 20 0 592
2018 149 167 18 279 15 2 25 0 655
2019 115 147 25 289 10 0 32 0 618
2020 117 135 23 262 10 1 21 0 569
2021 104 128 21 244 5 2 24 0 528
2022 94 118 24 276 1 2 28 0 543
2023 77 130 21 275 4 0 33 0 540

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 Katherine Stephens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 779 44.5 17.5 24
1996 779 44.5 17.5 24
1997 738 41.7 17.7 19.2
1998 772 44.6 17.3 19
1999 741 43.6 17.0 25.6
2000 681 43.6 15.6 32.6
2001 669 39.2 17.1 25.9
2002 761 49.7 15.3 30.5
2003 761 49.7 15.3 30.5
2004 749 47.1 15.9 32.8
2005 659 41.8 15.8 39.5
2006 708 43.6 16.2 42.4
2007 656 44.1 14.9 49.5
2008 592 40.8 14.5 47.6
2009 585 38.5 15.2 50.8
2010 563 37.8 14.8 58.1
2011 548 36.8 14.8 60.4
2012 548 37.3 14.6 64.8
2013 560 35.0 15.9 63.4
2014 576 33.2 17.3 67.7
2015 581 33.0 17.6 67
2016 536 32.0 16.7 70.5
2017 592 37.0 15.9 67.2
2018 655 39.2 16.6 64.4
2019 618 38.8 15.9 72.5
2020 569 35.7 15.9 71.2
2021 528 35.9 14.6 74.4
2022 543 35.6 15.2 79
2023 540 37.7 14.2 78.7

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 Katherine Stephens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 779 44.5 17.5 24
1996 779 44.5 17.5 24
1997 738 41.7 17.7 19.2
1998 772 44.6 17.3 19
1999 741 43.6 17.0 25.6
2000 681 43.6 15.6 32.6
2001 669 39.2 17.1 25.9
2002 761 49.7 15.3 30.5
2003 761 49.7 15.3 30.5
2004 749 47.1 15.9 32.8
2005 659 41.8 15.8 39.5
2006 708 43.6 16.2 42.4
2007 656 44.1 14.9 49.5
2008 592 40.8 14.5 47.6
2009 585 38.5 15.2 50.8
2010 563 37.8 14.8 58.1
2011 548 36.8 14.8 60.4
2012 548 37.3 14.6 64.8
2013 560 35.0 15.9 63.4
2014 576 33.2 17.3 67.7
2015 581 33.0 17.6 67
2016 536 32.0 16.7 70.5
2017 592 37.0 15.9 67.2
2018 655 39.2 16.6 64.4
2019 618 38.8 15.9 72.5
2020 569 35.7 15.9 71.2
2021 528 35.9 14.6 74.4
2022 543 35.6 15.2 79
2023 540 37.7 14.2 78.7

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 Katherine Stephens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,131 (13.0%) $7,592 (87.0%) $8,723
2020 $1,183 (13.3%) $7,695 (86.7%) $8,878
2021 $1,439 (14.1%) $8,770 (85.9%) $10,209

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Katherine Stephens Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2349th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3482nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Katherine Stephens Elementary)5231
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Katherine Stephens Elementary)5422
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Katherine Stephens Elementary)2520
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4631
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Katherine Stephens Elementary)3337
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Stephens Elementary)3943
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Katherine Stephens Elementary)4022
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))2931
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Katherine Stephens Elementary)4844
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5558
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Stephens Elementary)4632
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Katherine Stephens Elementary)4326
 17%
   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 Students618540
 12.6%
African American147130
 11.6%
American Indian104
 60%
Asian2521
 16%
Hispanic289275
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White11577
 33%
Two or More Races3233
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.5%78.7%
 6.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Katherine Stephens Elementary.

Katherine Stephens Elementary ranks 3346th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Katherine Stephens Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 24% African American, 14% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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