Itasca Elementary

Summary:

Itasca Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Itasca, Texas, with a student population of 295. The school is part of the Itasca Independent School District, which is ranked 825 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Itasca Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently low rankings among Texas elementary schools and below-average proficiency rates on STAAR assessments in reading and math. The school serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 73.9% to 77.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Itasca Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this has not been enough to overcome the broader issues impacting student outcomes. In comparison, Grandview Elementary, which is about 6.7 miles away, consistently ranks in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools and outperforms Itasca Elementary across all subject areas and grade levels.

Itasca Elementary's performance on STAAR assessments for specialized student populations, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students, is also generally lower than the state and district averages. This suggests that the school may struggle to meet the needs of these students. Addressing the challenges facing Itasca Elementary will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions, and addressing the social and economic factors that influence student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 N Files
       Itasca, TX  76055-2333


(254) 687-2922

District: Itasca Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3334th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,650 Help


Students who attend Itasca Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Itasca Middle
High:    Itasca High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.0%
White:
34.3%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Itasca Elementary ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58%), White (34.3%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Itasca Elementary is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Itasca Elementary is $10,650.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Itasca Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Itasca Elementary 3334th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Itasca Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Itasca Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Itasca Independent School District (Isd) 825th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Itasca Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.98 208th 3465 94.0%
2005 79.94 463rd 3475 86.7%
2006 81.86 314th 3476 91.0%
2007 84.96 148th 3724 96.0%
2008 71.57 961st 3768 74.5%
2009 62.43 1585th 3884 59.2%
2010 52.89 2177th 3937 44.7%
2011 68.60 1278th 4095 68.8%
2012 47.17 2444th 4206 41.9%
2013 73.69 981st 4221 76.8%
2014 76.75 874th 4260 79.5%
2015 50.02 2324th 4320 46.2%
2016 56.65 1968th 4286 54.1%
2017 46.49 2158th 4329 50.2%
2018 43.90 2318th 4359 46.8%
2019 28.14 3455th 4479 22.9%
2021 27.40 3356th 4578 26.7%
2022 22.71 3801st 4581 17.0%
2023 26.74 3584th 4647 22.9%
2024 31.66 3334th 4675 28.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.19 2374th 3226 26.4%
2019 21.56 3032nd 3333 9.0%
2021 48.50 1549th 3446 55.0%
2022 34.57 2523rd 3487 27.6%
2023 16.36 3349th 3556 5.8%
2024 41.91 2069th 3638 43.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.54 722nd 3558 79.7%
2019 29.46 2868th 3684 22.1%
2021 43.99 1766th 3799 53.5%
2022 43.64 2019th 3952 48.9%
2024 60.93 1205th 4261 71.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.57 2195th 4264 48.5%
2019 23.38 3829th 4309 11.1%
2021 35.80 3006th 4451 32.5%
2022 27.04 3685th 4477 17.7%
2023 28.75 3600th 4521 20.4%
2024 45.57 2497th 4560 45.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.64 2026th 4306 52.9%
2019 27.98 3439th 4348 20.9%
2021 19.55 3913th 4499 13.0%
2022 27.84 3564th 4561 21.9%
2023 29.18 3462nd 4588 24.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.25 2738th 3184 14.0%
2021 0.25 3004th 3006 0.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.82 2593rd 4240 38.8%
2019 40.13 2665th 4295 38.0%
2021 38.21 2706th 4331 37.5%
2022 28.15 3621st 4461 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.07 2619th 4319 39.4%
2019 34.05 3077th 4357 29.4%
2021 39.25 2595th 4498 42.3%
2022 20.72 3946th 4563 13.5%
2023 27.11 3597th 4585 21.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.04 1422nd 2483 42.7%
2019 29.38 1993rd 2515 20.8%
2021 38.99 1456th 2444 40.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.34 1517th 4168 63.6%
2019 32.26 3147th 4188 24.9%
2021 29.59 3260th 4329 24.7%
2022 21.39 3890th 4376 11.1%
2023 29.19 3417th 4401 22.4%
2024 32.87 3237th 4431 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Itasca Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.21 2475th 3127 20.9%
2019 22.22 2727th 3142 13.2%
2021 17.18 2795th 3082 9.3%
2022 16.31 2842nd 3082 7.8%
2023 20.34 2733rd 3106 12.0%
2024 24.10 2595th 3078 15.7%
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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.

Itasca Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Itasca Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 184 57 0 50 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1990 222 83 1 74 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 191 74 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1992 163 60 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1993 134 46 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1994 150 50 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1995 135 45 0 72 1 n/a n/a 0 253
1996 135 45 0 72 1 n/a n/a 0 253
1997 144 51 0 65 1 n/a n/a 0 261
1998 120 61 0 69 2 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 124 60 0 67 2 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 131 44 0 75 2 n/a n/a 0 252
2001 121 47 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 147 54 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 147 54 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 164 47 0 109 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 180 47 0 107 3 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 153 48 0 97 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 149 40 0 92 3 n/a n/a 0 284
2008 158 46 0 105 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 149 42 0 116 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2010 171 47 1 109 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2011 166 34 3 112 2 0 9 0 326
2012 181 30 3 126 2 0 13 0 355
2013 167 28 6 128 2 0 17 0 348
2014 145 25 3 134 0 0 13 0 320
2015 149 26 2 136 0 0 12 0 325
2016 148 26 3 151 0 0 12 0 340
2017 145 25 3 155 0 0 9 0 337
2018 161 29 1 153 0 0 6 0 350
2019 134 23 1 162 0 0 4 0 324
2020 127 20 0 150 0 0 4 0 301
2021 99 19 0 162 0 2 3 0 285
2022 113 11 0 165 2 3 4 0 298
2023 110 12 0 165 0 0 8 0 295
2024 97 13 0 164 0 0 9 0 283

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 Itasca Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 292 n/a n/a n/a
1990 381 26.0 14.6 n/a
1991 324 26.4 12.2 n/a
1992 271 18.5 14.6 44.3
1993 224 17.0 13.2 59.4
1994 250 18.0 13.9 49.6
1995 253 17.7 14.3 56.9
1996 253 17.7 14.3 56.9
1997 261 18.0 14.5 53.6
1998 252 16.2 15.6 54.4
1999 253 16.0 15.8 59.3
2000 252 15.9 15.8 56
2001 247 15.7 15.7 57.5
2002 296 15.7 18.9 65.2
2003 296 15.7 18.9 65.2
2004 320 18.5 17.3 71.9
2005 337 19.3 17.5 62.9
2006 300 18.4 16.3 64.7
2007 284 18.7 15.2 63.4
2008 311 20.7 15.0 64
2009 309 22.2 13.9 67
2010 329 20.8 15.8 66.6
2011 326 20.8 15.6 65.6
2012 355 22.6 15.6 69
2013 348 23.1 15.0 72.7
2014 320 21.6 14.7 67.5
2015 325 22.0 14.7 67.4
2016 340 23.0 14.7 71.5
2017 337 24.3 13.8 71.5
2018 350 22.9 15.2 68.3
2019 324 23.0 14.0 74.7
2020 301 22.0 13.6 76.1
2021 285 20.3 14.0 77.9
2022 298 24.0 12.4 76.2
2023 295 23.6 12.4 73.9
2024 283 23.5 12.0 75.6

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 Itasca Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 292 n/a n/a n/a
1990 381 26.0 14.6 n/a
1991 324 26.4 12.2 n/a
1992 271 18.5 14.6 44.3
1993 224 17.0 13.2 59.4
1994 250 18.0 13.9 49.6
1995 253 17.7 14.3 56.9
1996 253 17.7 14.3 56.9
1997 261 18.0 14.5 53.6
1998 252 16.2 15.6 54.4
1999 253 16.0 15.8 59.3
2000 252 15.9 15.8 56
2001 247 15.7 15.7 57.5
2002 296 15.7 18.9 65.2
2003 296 15.7 18.9 65.2
2004 320 18.5 17.3 71.9
2005 337 19.3 17.5 62.9
2006 300 18.4 16.3 64.7
2007 284 18.7 15.2 63.4
2008 311 20.7 15.0 64
2009 309 22.2 13.9 67
2010 329 20.8 15.8 66.6
2011 326 20.8 15.6 65.6
2012 355 22.6 15.6 69
2013 348 23.1 15.0 72.7
2014 320 21.6 14.7 67.5
2015 325 22.0 14.7 67.4
2016 340 23.0 14.7 71.5
2017 337 24.3 13.8 71.5
2018 350 22.9 15.2 68.3
2019 324 23.0 14.0 74.7
2020 301 22.0 13.6 76.1
2021 285 20.3 14.0 77.9
2022 298 24.0 12.4 76.2
2023 295 23.6 12.4 73.9
2024 283 23.5 12.0 75.6

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 Itasca Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,203 (12.0%) $8,798 (88.0%) $10,001
2020 $1,051 (10.7%) $8,813 (89.3%) $9,864
2021 $1,416 (13.3%) $9,234 (86.7%) $10,650

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Itasca Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3455th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3584th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Itasca Elementary)2932
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))2932
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Itasca Elementary)2229
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))2229
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Itasca Elementary)2538
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))2538
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Elementary)1319
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))1319
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Itasca Elementary)4742
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))4742
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Elementary)4520
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))4520
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Itasca Elementary)5636
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Itasca Independent School District (Isd))5636
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students324295
 9%
African American2312
 47.8%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic162165
 1.9%
Pacific Islander00
White134110
 17.9%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.7%73.9%
 0.8%


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Itasca Elementary ranks 3334th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Itasca Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Itasca Middle
High : Itasca High School

Students at Itasca Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 34% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Itasca 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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