Escondido Elementary

Summary:

Escondido Elementary is a public elementary school located in Converse, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 763. The school is part of the Judson Independent School District, which is ranked 770 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Escondido Elementary faces significant challenges compared to other schools in the area. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.14%) and a higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (70.77% to 76.15%) than surrounding schools. Academically, Escondido Elementary's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 37.07%, compared to the district's 37.84% and the state's 48.85%. Additionally, Escondido Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2735 and 4094 out of 4578 to 4675 schools over the past five years.

While Escondido Elementary's performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, some of the nearby schools within the Judson ISD, such as Copperfield Elementary and Elolf Elementary, perform slightly better on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's low statewide ranking suggest that Escondido Elementary may face challenges related to resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support services that could be impacting academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5000 Texas Palm
       Converse, TX  78109


(210) 945-5100

District: Judson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3819th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,274 Help


Students who attend Escondido Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Henry Metzger Middle
High:    Karen Wagner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  785

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.6%
African American:
28.5%
White:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.2% Help


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Compare Details Escondido Elementary ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Escondido Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Judson Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.6%), African American (28.5%), White (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Escondido Elementary is 16.1. 17 elementary schools in the Judson 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 Escondido Elementary is $9,274, which is the 7th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Escondido Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Escondido Elementary 3819th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Escondido Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Judson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Judson Independent School District (Isd) 770th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Escondido Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.01 3149th 4479 29.7%
2021 36.86 2735th 4578 40.3%
2022 37.66 2885th 4581 37.0%
2023 18.59 4094th 4647 11.9%
2024 23.93 3819th 4675 18.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.22 569th 1004 43.3%
2023 17.13 993rd 1099 9.6%
2024 34.23 827th 1114 25.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.15 3046th 3446 11.6%
2022 24.85 2991st 3487 14.2%
2024 15.24 3438th 3638 5.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.74 1747th 3684 52.6%
2021 39.10 2105th 3799 44.6%
2022 56.36 1229th 3952 68.9%
2023 32.42 2949th 4086 27.8%
2024 33.57 3009th 4261 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.80 2795th 4309 35.1%
2021 43.97 2463rd 4451 44.7%
2022 39.07 2896th 4477 35.3%
2023 21.31 4033rd 4521 10.8%
2024 30.46 3534th 4560 22.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.04 2345th 4348 46.1%
2021 40.11 2570th 4499 42.9%
2022 43.54 2550th 4561 44.1%
2023 22.00 3928th 4588 14.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.98 1904th 3184 40.2%
2021 42.77 1999th 3006 33.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.56 3288th 4295 23.4%
2021 49.00 1908th 4331 55.9%
2022 47.62 2266th 4461 49.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.89 3605th 4357 17.3%
2021 35.29 2835th 4498 37.0%
2022 34.52 3106th 4563 31.9%
2023 17.61 4126th 4585 10.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.97 1169th 2515 53.5%
2021 69.74 425th 2444 82.6%
2022 42.45 1376th 2421 43.2%
2023 22.99 2119th 2443 13.3%
2024 29.42 1887th 2421 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.63 2585th 4188 38.3%
2021 33.07 3037th 4329 29.8%
2022 41.12 2683rd 4376 38.7%
2023 24.08 3739th 4401 15.0%
2024 27.74 3536th 4431 20.2%
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Rank History for White students at Escondido Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.59 2380th 3142 24.3%
2021 47.21 1599th 3082 48.1%
2022 48.11 1674th 3082 45.7%
2023 36.54 2143rd 3106 31.0%
2024 39.84 1999th 3078 35.1%
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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 Escondido Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 49 115 5 258 0 1 21 0 449
2020 52 121 7 283 0 1 28 0 492
2021 53 125 7 312 0 1 28 0 526
2022 61 146 10 372 0 2 38 0 629
2023 81 195 9 436 2 3 37 0 763
2024 77 224 12 429 0 2 41 0 785

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 Escondido Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 449 32.7 13.7 67.7
2020 492 32.6 15.0 73
2021 526 34.5 15.2 71.5
2022 629 38.1 16.4 76.2
2023 763 42.7 17.8 70.8
2024 785 48.5 16.1 72.2

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 Escondido Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 449 32.7 13.7 67.7
2020 492 32.6 15.0 73
2021 526 34.5 15.2 71.5
2022 629 38.1 16.4 76.2
2023 763 42.7 17.8 70.8
2024 785 48.5 16.1 72.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Escondido Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $910 (10.0%) $8,147 (90.0%) $9,057
2020 $1,157 (12.7%) $7,967 (87.3%) $9,124
2021 $1,141 (12.3%) $8,132 (87.7%) $9,274

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Escondido Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3149th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4094th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Escondido Elementary)3228
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4037
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escondido Elementary)4215
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4429
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Escondido Elementary)3740
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escondido Elementary)4737
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4033
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Escondido Elementary)4038
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4547
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escondido Elementary)4012
 28%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))5135
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Escondido Elementary)309
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Judson Independent School District (Isd))4022
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students449763
 69.9%
African American115195
 69.6%
American Indian02
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic258436
 69%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White4981
 65.3%
Two or More Races2137
 76.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.7%70.8%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Escondido Elementary

Students at Escondido Elementary are 55% Hispanic, 29% African American, 10% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Escondido Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry Metzger Middle
High : Karen Wagner High School

Escondido Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 785 students attended Escondido Elementary.


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