Tinsley Elementary

Summary:

Tinsley Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 595 students in grades 1-5. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tinsley Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (91.43%) compared to nearby schools, lower academic performance on STAAR tests across most grade levels and subjects, and uneven performance across different student subgroups. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.15% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 44.66% for HISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students, English Language Learners, and "At Risk" students performing better than their male, African American, and Gifted and Talented counterparts.

Tinsley Elementary's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance compared to the surrounding schools, such as Valley West Elementary, Elrod Elementary, and Parker Elementary, which have higher STAAR test scores and better overall rankings. While Tinsley Elementary's spending per student has increased over the years, it is still lower than some of the nearby schools, which may impact the school's ability to provide resources and support for its students. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the community could help Tinsley Elementary improve its academic outcomes and provide a more equitable education for its students.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 11035 Bob White
       Houston, TX  77096-5714


(713) 778-8400

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3082nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,245 Help


Students who attend Tinsley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fondren Middle
High:    Westbury High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  595

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.4%
African American:
7.6%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Compare Details Tinsley Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 101st among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.4%), African American (7.6%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tinsley Elementary is 18. 135 elementary schools in the Houston 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 Tinsley Elementary is $10,245, which is the 85th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tinsley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.50 3160th 3465 8.8%
2005 18.02 3226th 3475 7.2%
2006 3.82 3452nd 3476 0.7%
2007 17.54 3452nd 3724 7.3%
2008 28.17 3178th 3768 15.7%
2009 11.71 3739th 3884 3.7%
2010 4.65 3897th 3937 1.0%
2011 17.34 3807th 4095 7.0%
2012 55.39 1969th 4206 53.2%
2013 41.50 2783rd 4221 34.1%
2014 20.65 3792nd 4260 11.0%
2015 11.52 4079th 4320 5.6%
2016 9.79 4089th 4286 4.6%
2017 32.60 2985th 4329 31.0%
2018 23.20 3619th 4359 17.0%
2019 26.95 3527th 4479 21.3%
2021 27.76 3324th 4578 27.4%
2022 28.86 3434th 4581 25.0%
2023 33.84 3168th 4647 31.8%
2024 35.76 3082nd 4675 34.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.83 1883rd 3226 41.6%
2019 37.70 2235th 3333 32.9%
2021 51.58 1384th 3446 59.8%
2022 43.78 2024th 3487 42.0%
2023 44.33 1997th 3556 43.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.32 3477th 3558 2.3%
2019 30.62 2787th 3684 24.3%
2021 38.42 2161st 3799 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.39 3079th 4264 27.8%
2019 39.22 2835th 4309 34.2%
2021 40.01 2736th 4451 38.5%
2022 40.33 2814th 4477 37.1%
2023 43.20 2659th 4521 41.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.12 3365th 4306 21.9%
2019 31.67 3233rd 4348 25.6%
2021 38.28 2673rd 4499 40.6%
2022 36.48 3005th 4561 34.1%
2023 37.55 2942nd 4588 35.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 2880th 3106 7.3%
2019 30.34 2688th 3184 15.6%
2021 16.54 2690th 3006 10.5%
2022 10.27 2860th 2958 3.3%
2023 10.44 2861st 2980 4.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.72 2248th 4240 47.0%
2019 45.17 2310th 4295 46.2%
2021 58.62 1282nd 4331 70.4%
2022 52.15 1945th 4461 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.43 3855th 4319 10.7%
2019 24.68 3629th 4357 16.7%
2021 20.88 3818th 4498 15.1%
2022 24.08 3750th 4563 17.8%
2023 33.67 3148th 4585 31.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 1698th 2483 31.6%
2019 41.37 1504th 2515 40.2%
2021 38.25 1494th 2444 38.9%
2022 25.70 2021st 2421 16.5%
2023 40.66 1433rd 2443 41.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tinsley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.03 3196th 4168 23.3%
2019 33.34 3065th 4188 26.8%
2021 35.17 2908th 4329 32.8%
2022 35.97 3035th 4376 30.6%
2023 40.52 2732nd 4401 37.9%
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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 Tinsley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 9 295 11 492 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2003 9 295 11 492 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2004 11 237 12 490 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2005 6 230 12 464 3 n/a n/a 0 715
2006 8 276 8 448 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 5 250 6 430 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2008 2 276 9 388 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2009 4 294 7 436 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2010 7 281 3 470 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2011 10 253 1 471 2 0 2 0 739
2012 12 236 5 444 3 0 3 0 703
2013 6 217 4 465 4 0 4 0 700
2014 6 245 2 553 2 2 2 0 812
2015 6 201 3 578 3 1 1 0 793
2016 8 175 7 591 1 1 1 0 784
2017 10 151 5 625 1 0 1 0 793
2018 5 118 9 592 1 0 1 0 726
2019 4 109 7 582 1 0 1 0 704
2020 2 85 2 589 1 0 1 0 680
2021 1 57 1 518 1 0 2 0 580
2022 3 60 1 550 0 0 1 0 615
2023 4 45 2 544 0 0 0 0 595

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 Tinsley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 807 49.3 16.4 90.3
2003 807 49.3 16.4 90.3
2004 751 44.5 16.9 93.9
2005 715 41.4 17.3 93.1
2006 742 42.0 17.7 93.5
2007 691 43.5 15.9 74.2
2008 675 44.0 15.3 71.9
2009 741 40.0 18.5 63.7
2010 761 44.5 17.1 61.5
2011 739 43.0 17.1 50.3
2012 703 40.8 17.2 43.1
2013 700 39.0 17.9 96.9
2014 812 41.7 19.4 97.2
2015 793 45.0 17.6 88
2016 784 46.0 17.0 90.7
2017 793 46.3 17.1 97.1
2018 726 43.8 16.5 97.5
2019 704 39.6 17.7 97.4
2020 680 37.6 18.0 98.2
2021 580 36.0 16.1 99
2022 615 34.1 17.9 99
2023 595 32.9 18.0 98.7

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 Tinsley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 807 49.3 16.4 90.3
2003 807 49.3 16.4 90.3
2004 751 44.5 16.9 93.9
2005 715 41.4 17.3 93.1
2006 742 42.0 17.7 93.5
2007 691 43.5 15.9 74.2
2008 675 44.0 15.3 71.9
2009 741 40.0 18.5 63.7
2010 761 44.5 17.1 61.5
2011 739 43.0 17.1 50.3
2012 703 40.8 17.2 43.1
2013 700 39.0 17.9 96.9
2014 812 41.7 19.4 97.2
2015 793 45.0 17.6 88
2016 784 46.0 17.0 90.7
2017 793 46.3 17.1 97.1
2018 726 43.8 16.5 97.5
2019 704 39.6 17.7 97.4
2020 680 37.6 18.0 98.2
2021 580 36.0 16.1 99
2022 615 34.1 17.9 99
2023 595 32.9 18.0 98.7

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 Tinsley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,442 (16.7%) $7,203 (83.3%) $8,645
2020 $1,622 (17.1%) $7,866 (82.9%) $9,488
2021 $1,101 (10.7%) $9,143 (89.2%) $10,245

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tinsley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3527th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3168th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tinsley Elementary)2726
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tinsley Elementary)5344
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Tinsley Elementary)3025
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tinsley Elementary)3730
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Tinsley Elementary)2050
 30%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tinsley Elementary)2773
 46%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Tinsley Elementary)924
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Tinsley Elementary)3540
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tinsley Elementary)5628
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tinsley Elementary)356
 29%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students704595
 15.5%
African American10945
 58.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic582544
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White44
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.4%98.7%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tinsley Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 595 students attended Tinsley Elementary.

Students at Tinsley Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 8% African American.

Students who attend Tinsley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fondren Middle
High : Westbury High School

Tinsley Elementary ranks 3082nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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