H D Staples Elementary

Summary:

H D Staples Elementary is a public elementary school in Joshua, Texas, serving 435 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Joshua Independent School District.

H D Staples Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to nearby schools. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages, but it stands out in certain areas, such as 3rd grade reading and 5th grade science proficiency. While the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, its performance suggests it is effectively supporting these students. Notably, the school's African American students perform exceptionally well, ranking 551 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools, with a 4-star rating. However, the school's English Language Learners and Special Education students struggle, ranking 3,550 out of 3,556 and 2,663 out of 4,086 Texas elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, North Joshua Elementary consistently outperforms H D Staples Elementary in academic measures, while Caddo Grove Elementary and Plum Creek Elementary have lower academic performance. The school's relatively high spending per student and student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic performance, which has been relatively stable over the years, with some minor fluctuations in its statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 505 S Main
       Joshua, TX  76058-3147


(817) 202-2500

District: Joshua Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2036th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,310 Help


Students who attend H D Staples Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    R C Loflin Middle
High:    Joshua High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.6%
Hispanic:
36.6%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details H D Staples Elementary ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details H D Staples Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), Hispanic (36.6%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H D Staples Elementary is 13.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H D Staples Elementary is $10,310, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

H D Staples Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Joshua Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Joshua Independent School District (Isd) 219th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for H D Staples Elementary

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Rank History for all students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.72 1768th 3465 49.0%
2005 77.70 569th 3475 83.6%
2006 63.72 1339th 3476 61.5%
2007 64.35 1405th 3724 62.3%
2008 41.57 2596th 3768 31.1%
2009 52.59 2105th 3884 45.8%
2010 60.27 1739th 3937 55.8%
2011 52.93 2239th 4095 45.3%
2012 59.65 1726th 4206 59.0%
2013 58.84 1794th 4221 57.5%
2014 55.59 2010th 4260 52.8%
2015 58.31 1892nd 4320 56.2%
2016 58.85 1835th 4286 57.2%
2017 39.67 2539th 4329 41.3%
2018 47.03 2141st 4359 50.9%
2019 60.17 1501st 4479 66.5%
2021 59.73 1529th 4578 66.6%
2022 62.44 1498th 4581 67.3%
2023 59.04 1653rd 4647 64.4%
2024 51.96 2036th 4675 56.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.72 2574th 3333 22.8%
2021 62.96 875th 3446 74.6%
2023 4.96 3550th 3556 0.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.06 1638th 3558 54.0%
2019 52.14 1305th 3684 64.6%
2021 41.42 1936th 3799 49.0%
2022 33.57 2758th 3952 30.2%
2023 35.73 2663rd 4086 34.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.56 1786th 4264 58.1%
2019 62.24 1220th 4309 71.7%
2021 62.69 1239th 4451 72.2%
2022 61.78 1380th 4477 69.2%
2023 55.14 1820th 4521 59.7%
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Rank History for Female students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.75 2317th 4306 46.2%
2019 41.64 2568th 4348 40.9%
2021 52.73 1874th 4499 58.3%
2022 61.51 1496th 4561 67.2%
2023 61.15 1510th 4588 67.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.48 2757th 3106 11.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 2599th 4240 38.7%
2019 34.02 3122nd 4295 27.3%
2021 43.30 2325th 4331 46.3%
2022 28.37 3611th 4461 19.1%
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Rank History for Male students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.39 2023rd 4319 53.2%
2019 72.72 906th 4357 79.2%
2021 64.88 1279th 4498 71.6%
2022 61.59 1507th 4563 67.0%
2023 55.33 1835th 4585 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.65 551st 2443 77.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.26 1864th 4168 55.3%
2019 53.28 1775th 4188 57.6%
2021 52.70 1769th 4329 59.1%
2022 53.80 1843rd 4376 57.9%
2023 60.34 1455th 4401 66.9%
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Rank History for White students at H D Staples Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 2393rd 3127 23.5%
2019 45.62 1785th 3142 43.2%
2021 41.61 1871st 3082 39.3%
2022 50.86 1550th 3082 49.7%
2023 42.02 1941st 3106 37.5%
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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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Enrollment information for H D Staples Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 473 4 1 24 n/a n/a n/a 0 502
1989 1003 4 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 1073
1990 953 5 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1991 991 6 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
1992 1004 5 1 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1074
1993 788 3 1 56 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1994 781 10 1 54 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1995 884 4 0 70 1 n/a n/a 0 959
1996 884 4 0 70 1 n/a n/a 0 959
1997 572 2 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 510 0 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1999 512 0 3 49 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2000 506 3 1 68 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 448 7 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 460 9 4 81 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 460 9 4 81 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 443 7 4 88 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 419 11 3 87 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 378 12 2 55 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 353 7 1 53 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2008 388 5 1 61 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 390 8 2 64 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2010 425 9 1 71 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 410 4 1 95 8 0 18 0 536
2012 388 4 1 88 3 0 11 0 495
2013 428 3 1 81 3 0 10 0 526
2014 398 2 2 102 2 0 9 0 515
2015 390 2 0 98 2 0 5 0 497
2016 356 4 0 112 2 0 8 0 482
2017 360 9 0 136 2 0 12 0 519
2018 348 12 3 128 4 1 12 0 508
2019 310 16 3 137 5 1 10 0 482
2020 322 15 2 149 5 0 7 0 500
2021 297 22 4 118 4 0 5 0 450
2022 265 18 3 133 7 1 4 0 431
2023 246 16 3 159 3 2 6 0 435

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 H D Staples Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 29.0 17.3 n/a
1989 1073 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1018 50.0 20.3 n/a
1991 1057 50.0 21.1 n/a
1992 1074 52.1 20.6 29
1993 848 50.0 17.0 45.6
1994 846 51.6 16.4 36.4
1995 959 55.1 17.4 36.8
1996 959 55.1 17.4 36.8
1997 624 37.3 16.7 31.3
1998 560 34.8 16.1 32.1
1999 565 38.3 14.8 43.7
2000 578 38.8 14.9 40
2001 500 36.3 13.8 49
2002 554 37.9 14.6 58.5
2003 554 37.9 14.6 58.5
2004 542 37.0 14.6 59.6
2005 520 37.0 14.1 60.2
2006 448 31.1 14.4 55.1
2007 415 32.4 12.8 56.9
2008 456 32.0 14.3 56.8
2009 466 32.0 14.5 58.6
2010 506 33.3 15.1 60.3
2011 536 33.4 16.0 71.6
2012 495 31.4 15.7 68.3
2013 526 33.9 15.4 62.5
2014 515 34.0 15.1 64.9
2015 497 34.0 14.6 61.2
2016 482 33.0 14.6 65.4
2017 519 35.2 14.7 65.7
2018 508 33.9 14.9 67.9
2019 482 35.0 13.7 73.2
2020 500 36.0 13.8 66.6
2021 450 31.6 14.2 58.7
2022 431 32.8 13.1 65
2023 435 32.9 13.1 64.8

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 H D Staples Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 29.0 17.3 n/a
1989 1073 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1018 50.0 20.3 n/a
1991 1057 50.0 21.1 n/a
1992 1074 52.1 20.6 29
1993 848 50.0 17.0 45.6
1994 846 51.6 16.4 36.4
1995 959 55.1 17.4 36.8
1996 959 55.1 17.4 36.8
1997 624 37.3 16.7 31.3
1998 560 34.8 16.1 32.1
1999 565 38.3 14.8 43.7
2000 578 38.8 14.9 40
2001 500 36.3 13.8 49
2002 554 37.9 14.6 58.5
2003 554 37.9 14.6 58.5
2004 542 37.0 14.6 59.6
2005 520 37.0 14.1 60.2
2006 448 31.1 14.4 55.1
2007 415 32.4 12.8 56.9
2008 456 32.0 14.3 56.8
2009 466 32.0 14.5 58.6
2010 506 33.3 15.1 60.3
2011 536 33.4 16.0 71.6
2012 495 31.4 15.7 68.3
2013 526 33.9 15.4 62.5
2014 515 34.0 15.1 64.9
2015 497 34.0 14.6 61.2
2016 482 33.0 14.6 65.4
2017 519 35.2 14.7 65.7
2018 508 33.9 14.9 67.9
2019 482 35.0 13.7 73.2
2020 500 36.0 13.8 66.6
2021 450 31.6 14.2 58.7
2022 431 32.8 13.1 65
2023 435 32.9 13.1 64.8

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 H D Staples Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,173 (12.9%) $7,933 (87.1%) $9,105
2020 $1,141 (12.2%) $8,198 (87.8%) $9,339
2021 $1,567 (15.2%) $8,742 (84.8%) $10,310

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

Impact of COVID-19 on H D Staples Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1501st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1653rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (H D Staples Elementary)4360
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4958
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (H D Staples Elementary)5158
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5854
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (H D Staples Elementary)4735
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (H D Staples Elementary)4342
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4762
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (H D Staples Elementary)4857
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5560
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (H D Staples Elementary)6242
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))6553
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (H D Staples Elementary)6549
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))6539
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students482435
 9.8%
African American1616
American Indian53
 40%
Asian33
Hispanic137159
 16.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White310246
 20.6%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%64.8%
 8.4%


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Students at H D Staples Elementary are 57% White, 37% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend H D Staples Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : R C Loflin Middle
High : Joshua High School

H D Staples Elementary ranks 2036th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended H D Staples Elementary.


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