North Joshua Elementary

Summary:

North Joshua Elementary is a public elementary school in Burleson, Texas, serving 683 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Joshua Independent School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in Texas, with strong academic performance that significantly exceeds district and state averages.

North Joshua Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate was 71.31%, compared to 60.05% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Similarly, the school's 5th-grade math proficiency rate was 81.58%, compared to 66.74% for the district and 48.96% for the state. This consistent high performance is a testament to the school's well-rounded and effective curriculum, as well as its focus on equity and inclusivity, as demonstrated by the strong performance of specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Burleson Independent School District and the Joshua Independent School District, North Joshua Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance and efficient use of resources. While some Burleson ISD schools, such as Academy at Nola Dunn and Richard Bransom Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, North Joshua Elementary's consistently high rankings and test scores set it apart as a model of educational excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 S Ranchway
       Burleson, TX  76028


(817) 202-2500

District: Joshua Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
440th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,399 Help


Students who attend North Joshua Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    R C Loflin Middle
High:    Joshua High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  711

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.7%
Hispanic:
22.5%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Joshua Elementary ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first 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 88.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Joshua Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (67.7%), Hispanic (22.5%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Joshua Elementary is 16.1. 2 elementary schools in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Joshua Elementary is $9,399, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Joshua Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Joshua Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Joshua Elementary 440th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See North Joshua Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 North Joshua Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.17 295th 3465 91.5%
2005 84.27 235th 3475 93.2%
2006 86.13 127th 3476 96.3%
2007 85.00 145th 3724 96.1%
2008 80.79 433rd 3768 88.5%
2009 85.52 183rd 3884 95.3%
2010 84.73 158th 3937 96.0%
2011 84.35 221st 4095 94.6%
2012 87.15 345th 4206 91.8%
2013 89.20 247th 4221 94.1%
2014 88.47 269th 4260 93.7%
2015 87.92 322nd 4320 92.5%
2016 82.70 605th 4286 85.9%
2017 92.50 284th 4329 93.4%
2018 93.82 222nd 4359 94.9%
2019 93.91 210th 4479 95.3%
2021 95.49 186th 4578 95.9%
2022 94.13 206th 4581 95.5%
2023 92.47 285th 4647 93.9%
2024 88.24 440th 4675 90.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.74 38th 961 96.0%
2024 88.97 45th 1114 96.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.55 328th 3558 90.8%
2019 89.36 137th 3684 96.3%
2021 67.39 648th 3799 82.9%
2022 70.84 665th 3952 83.2%
2023 84.89 290th 4086 92.9%
2024 72.86 682nd 4261 84.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.54 147th 4264 96.6%
2019 87.78 194th 4309 95.5%
2021 92.65 100th 4451 97.8%
2022 88.39 211th 4477 95.3%
2023 90.27 154th 4521 96.6%
2024 78.02 531st 4560 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.32 162nd 4306 96.2%
2019 94.87 140th 4348 96.8%
2021 95.16 157th 4499 96.5%
2022 92.13 219th 4561 95.2%
2023 87.61 417th 4588 90.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.75 758th 3184 76.2%
2021 76.28 588th 3006 80.4%
2022 77.81 179th 2958 93.9%
2023 76.66 137th 2980 95.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.89 405th 4240 90.4%
2019 80.68 405th 4295 90.6%
2021 57.31 1363rd 4331 68.5%
2022 64.83 1132nd 4461 74.6%
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Rank History for Male students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.59 294th 4319 93.2%
2019 89.88 316th 4357 92.7%
2021 93.55 232nd 4498 94.8%
2022 93.52 200th 4563 95.6%
2023 93.52 191st 4585 95.8%
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Rank History for African American students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.43 49th 2515 98.1%
2022 91.21 108th 2421 95.5%
2023 97.84 22nd 2443 99.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.20 351st 4168 91.6%
2019 89.25 212th 4188 94.9%
2021 90.37 213th 4329 95.1%
2022 94.75 103rd 4376 97.6%
2023 90.70 195th 4401 95.6%
2024 86.28 310th 4431 93.0%
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Rank History for White students at North Joshua Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.97 245th 3127 92.2%
2019 82.29 350th 3142 88.9%
2021 84.91 239th 3082 92.2%
2022 84.13 270th 3082 91.2%
2023 79.29 445th 3106 85.7%
2024 71.59 703rd 3078 77.2%
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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.

North Joshua Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for North Joshua Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 509 4 2 60 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 514 3 3 83 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 514 3 3 83 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 533 4 4 102 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2005 524 6 7 116 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2006 446 8 6 67 4 n/a n/a 0 531
2007 500 6 9 62 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2008 532 10 8 74 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 542 8 5 69 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2010 518 10 6 66 4 n/a n/a 0 604
2011 457 6 9 84 4 0 19 0 579
2012 450 6 5 90 6 0 15 0 572
2013 448 8 4 95 3 0 14 0 572
2014 430 12 3 92 3 0 19 0 559
2015 465 8 6 75 7 0 20 0 581
2016 500 13 7 86 9 0 26 0 641
2017 526 14 4 89 5 0 23 0 661
2018 437 17 6 84 1 0 21 0 566
2019 423 19 8 102 1 0 18 0 571
2020 456 13 9 116 2 1 21 0 618
2021 437 12 12 101 2 2 20 0 586
2022 464 22 16 122 3 1 21 0 649
2023 480 24 15 139 2 1 22 0 683
2024 481 22 17 160 2 1 28 0 711

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 North Joshua Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 576 38.7 14.9 41.8
2002 603 39.9 15.1 46.3
2003 603 39.9 15.1 46.3
2004 644 42.3 15.2 45.5
2005 654 40.0 16.4 46
2006 531 34.6 15.3 21.3
2007 579 35.7 16.2 24.9
2008 627 36.6 17.1 23.9
2009 627 36.3 17.2 20.1
2010 604 35.9 16.7 25.2
2011 579 37.0 15.6 25.4
2012 572 34.8 16.3 26
2013 572 36.3 15.7 25
2014 559 35.8 15.5 25.6
2015 581 38.0 15.2 27.4
2016 641 39.0 16.4 27.3
2017 661 43.9 15.0 23.3
2018 566 39.8 14.2 25.1
2019 571 39.8 14.3 24.3
2020 618 39.7 15.5 23.3
2021 586 39.3 14.8 23.5
2022 649 42.0 15.4 29.4
2023 683 43.9 15.5 27.7
2024 711 43.9 16.1 29.7

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 North Joshua Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 576 38.7 14.9 41.8
2002 603 39.9 15.1 46.3
2003 603 39.9 15.1 46.3
2004 644 42.3 15.2 45.5
2005 654 40.0 16.4 46
2006 531 34.6 15.3 21.3
2007 579 35.7 16.2 24.9
2008 627 36.6 17.1 23.9
2009 627 36.3 17.2 20.1
2010 604 35.9 16.7 25.2
2011 579 37.0 15.6 25.4
2012 572 34.8 16.3 26
2013 572 36.3 15.7 25
2014 559 35.8 15.5 25.6
2015 581 38.0 15.2 27.4
2016 641 39.0 16.4 27.3
2017 661 43.9 15.0 23.3
2018 566 39.8 14.2 25.1
2019 571 39.8 14.3 24.3
2020 618 39.7 15.5 23.3
2021 586 39.3 14.8 23.5
2022 649 42.0 15.4 29.4
2023 683 43.9 15.5 27.7
2024 711 43.9 16.1 29.7

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 North Joshua Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $559 (6.3%) $8,307 (93.7%) $8,866
2020 $730 (8.3%) $8,102 (91.7%) $8,832
2021 $1,058 (11.3%) $8,341 (88.7%) $9,399

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Joshua Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 285th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (North Joshua Elementary)7071
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4958
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Joshua Elementary)7071
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5854
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (North Joshua Elementary)6873
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Joshua Elementary)6969
   4th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))4762
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (North Joshua Elementary)7076
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))5560
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Joshua Elementary)8476
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Joshua Independent School District (Isd))6553
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (North Joshua Elementary)8064
 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 Students571683
 19.6%
African American1924
 26.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian815
 87.5%
Hispanic102139
 36.3%
Pacific Islander01
White423480
 13.5%
Two or More Races1822
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.3%27.7%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Joshua Elementary

Students who attend North Joshua Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : R C Loflin Middle
High : Joshua High School

Yes. North Joshua Elementary ranks in the top 9.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at North Joshua Elementary are 68% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 711 students attended North Joshua 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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