Ray Elementary

Summary:

Ray Elementary is a public elementary school in Hutto, Texas, serving 669 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hutto Independent School District, which is ranked 499 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ray Elementary generally outperforms the Hutto ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR tests, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade reading and 3rd grade math. The school's African American, White, and Hispanic student groups perform well, ranking in the top half or top third of Texas elementary schools. However, the school's English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student groups tend to perform below the state average. Over the past several years, Ray Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of Texas elementary schools, typically between the 30th and 60th percentile, with a stable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ray Elementary excels in certain grade levels and subject areas, its performance is more mixed in 5th grade and for certain student subgroups. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving outcomes for its lower-performing students and grade levels. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Riojas Elementary in Pflugerville ISD and Forest Creek Elementary in Round Rock ISD, Ray Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better, but some nearby schools significantly outperform it, particularly in math and reading.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 225 Swindoll Ln
       Hutto, TX  78634


(512) 759-5450

District: Hutto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2288th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,298 Help


Students who attend Ray Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Farley Middle
High:    Hutto High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  669

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.7%
White:
24.8%
African American:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ray Elementary ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hutto Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.7%), White (24.8%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ray Elementary is 13.6, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Hutto Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ray Elementary is $10,298. 4 elementary schools in the Hutto Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ray Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ray Elementary 2288th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ray Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hutto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hutto Independent School District (Isd) 499th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ray Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 58.66 1781st 3884 54.1%
2010 60.01 1759th 3937 55.3%
2011 63.95 1570th 4095 61.7%
2012 64.29 1455th 4206 65.4%
2013 70.85 1134th 4221 73.1%
2014 67.28 1345th 4260 68.4%
2015 69.70 1293rd 4320 70.1%
2016 75.31 982nd 4286 77.1%
2017 61.93 1391st 4329 67.9%
2018 58.08 1581st 4359 63.7%
2019 38.47 2782nd 4479 37.9%
2021 55.55 1752nd 4578 61.7%
2022 52.91 1987th 4581 56.6%
2023 56.31 1805th 4647 61.2%
2024 47.93 2288th 4675 51.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 659th 1046 37.0%
2019 10.53 1062nd 1112 4.5%
2023 47.98 608th 1099 44.7%
2024 38.34 767th 1114 31.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.35 1846th 3226 42.8%
2019 49.81 1575th 3333 52.7%
2021 54.34 1252nd 3446 63.7%
2022 66.31 845th 3487 75.8%
2023 39.65 2282nd 3556 35.8%
2024 42.24 2051st 3638 43.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.43 947th 3558 73.4%
2019 50.42 1388th 3684 62.3%
2021 52.69 1281st 3799 66.3%
2022 44.30 1966th 3952 50.3%
2023 43.57 2043rd 4086 50.0%
2024 29.69 3276th 4261 23.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.93 1439th 4264 66.3%
2019 30.57 3420th 4309 20.6%
2021 51.76 1893rd 4451 57.5%
2022 46.68 2380th 4477 46.8%
2023 39.45 2902nd 4521 35.8%
2024 38.01 3023rd 4560 33.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.87 1385th 4306 67.8%
2019 39.65 2693rd 4348 38.1%
2021 56.10 1683rd 4499 62.6%
2022 46.96 2335th 4561 48.8%
2023 54.87 1862nd 4588 59.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.19 793rd 3106 74.5%
2019 67.53 992nd 3184 68.8%
2021 70.44 932nd 3006 69.0%
2022 70.05 764th 2958 74.2%
2023 58.26 1559th 2980 47.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.59 2038th 4240 51.9%
2019 48.04 2105th 4295 51.0%
2021 59.49 1239th 4331 71.4%
2022 47.84 2253rd 4461 49.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.92 1904th 4319 55.9%
2019 35.93 2923rd 4357 32.9%
2021 53.25 1817th 4498 59.6%
2022 57.70 1726th 4563 62.2%
2023 54.79 1867th 4585 59.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.09 650th 2483 73.8%
2019 37.72 1647th 2515 34.5%
2021 46.26 1181st 2444 51.7%
2022 46.19 1231st 2421 49.2%
2023 60.54 744th 2443 69.5%
2024 45.53 1255th 2421 48.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.02 2060th 4168 50.6%
2019 38.81 2708th 4188 35.3%
2021 59.33 1387th 4329 68.0%
2022 59.25 1501st 4376 65.7%
2023 50.88 2005th 4401 54.4%
2024 51.49 2004th 4431 54.8%
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Rank History for White students at Ray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.01 1258th 3127 59.8%
2019 36.90 2163rd 3142 31.2%
2021 43.23 1806th 3082 41.4%
2022 44.40 1835th 3082 40.5%
2023 65.34 998th 3106 67.9%
2024 56.82 1309th 3078 57.5%
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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 Ray Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 333 105 13 231 1 n/a n/a 0 683
2009 313 113 6 216 2 n/a n/a 0 650
2010 291 109 10 192 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2011 323 87 7 212 0 0 27 0 656
2012 289 78 6 191 0 1 23 0 588
2013 279 72 4 209 0 0 29 0 593
2014 279 53 8 224 4 0 33 0 601
2015 329 88 6 304 2 2 39 0 770
2016 287 81 12 321 1 3 33 0 738
2017 279 68 6 309 0 6 23 0 691
2018 237 74 3 332 1 1 27 0 675
2019 223 76 3 392 1 0 25 0 720
2020 175 45 2 342 2 0 23 0 589
2021 170 54 2 318 3 0 22 0 569
2022 175 70 4 325 3 0 23 0 600
2023 166 74 11 386 2 0 30 0 669

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 Ray Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 683 45.4 15.0 34.3
2009 650 42.5 15.3 39.4
2010 602 40.2 14.9 41.7
2011 656 43.1 15.1 40.2
2012 588 35.0 16.7 46.3
2013 593 34.4 17.2 45
2014 601 37.1 16.1 44.8
2015 770 48.0 16.0 43.4
2016 738 50.0 14.7 43.4
2017 691 41.2 16.7 43.4
2018 675 44.9 15.0 43
2019 720 47.0 15.3 43.1
2020 589 43.5 13.5 38
2021 569 43.9 12.9 46.6
2022 600 46.8 12.8 38
2023 669 49.0 13.6 47.2

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 Ray Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 683 45.4 15.0 34.3
2009 650 42.5 15.3 39.4
2010 602 40.2 14.9 41.7
2011 656 43.1 15.1 40.2
2012 588 35.0 16.7 46.3
2013 593 34.4 17.2 45
2014 601 37.1 16.1 44.8
2015 770 48.0 16.0 43.4
2016 738 50.0 14.7 43.4
2017 691 41.2 16.7 43.4
2018 675 44.9 15.0 43
2019 720 47.0 15.3 43.1
2020 589 43.5 13.5 38
2021 569 43.9 12.9 46.6
2022 600 46.8 12.8 38
2023 669 49.0 13.6 47.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ray Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (7.0%) $8,166 (93.0%) $8,778
2020 $493 (5.9%) $7,870 (94.1%) $8,363
2021 $613 (6.0%) $9,686 (94.1%) $10,298

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ray 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 2782nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1805th of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ray Elementary)3753
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))3855
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ray Elementary)4249
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))4543
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ray Elementary)500
 50%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))384
 34%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Ray Elementary)3063
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ray Elementary)4154
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Ray Elementary)2043
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))1231
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Ray Elementary)5152
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ray Elementary)4942
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))5041
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ray Elementary)3423
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))4535
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Ray Elementary)6744
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))6861
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Ray Elementary)2511
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Hutto Independent School District (Isd))179
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students720669
 7.1%
African American7674
 2.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian311
 266.7%
Hispanic392386
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White223166
 25.6%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%47.2%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 669 students attended Ray Elementary.

Students at Ray Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 25% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Ray Elementary ranks 2288th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ray Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Farley Middle
High : Hutto High School


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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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