Is Escondido Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Escondido Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 763 students attended Escondido Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Escondido Elementary?

Students at Escondido Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 26% African American, 11% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Escondido Elementary attend?

Students who attend Escondido Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Henry Metzger Middle High : Karen Wagner High School

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:
3819^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,274

Students who attend Escondido Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Henry Metzger Middle
High:	Karen Wagner High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 763

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.1%

African American:

25.6%

White:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Escondido Elementary ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.1%), African American (25.6%), White (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Escondido Elementary is 17.8. 17 elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Escondido Elementary employs 42.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Escondido Elementary is $9,274, which is the 7^th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Judson Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

Escondido Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Judson Independent School District (Isd):

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

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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
2019	33.01	3149^th	4479	29.7%
2021	36.86	2735^th	4578	40.3%
2022	37.66	2885^th	4581	37.0%
2023	18.59	4094^th	4647	11.9%
2024	23.93	3819^th	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	569^th	1004	43.3%
2023	17.13	993^rd	1099	9.6%

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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	3046^th	3446	11.6%
2022	24.85	2991^st	3487	14.2%

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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
2019	44.74	1747^th	3684	52.6%
2021	39.10	2105^th	3799	44.6%
2022	56.36	1229^th	3952	68.9%
2023	32.42	2949^th	4086	27.8%

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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
2019	39.80	2795^th	4309	35.1%
2021	43.97	2463^rd	4451	44.7%
2022	39.07	2896^th	4477	35.3%
2023	21.31	4033^rd	4521	10.8%

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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
2019	45.04	2345^th	4348	46.1%
2021	40.11	2570^th	4499	42.9%
2022	43.54	2550^th	4561	44.1%
2023	22.00	3928^th	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	1904^th	3184	40.2%
2021	42.77	1999^th	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
2019	31.56	3288^th	4295	23.4%
2021	49.00	1908^th	4331	55.9%
2022	47.62	2266^th	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
2019	24.89	3605^th	4357	17.3%
2021	35.29	2835^th	4498	37.0%
2022	34.52	3106^th	4563	31.9%
2023	17.61	4126^th	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
2019	48.97	1169^th	2515	53.5%
2021	69.74	425^th	2444	82.6%
2022	42.45	1376^th	2421	43.2%
2023	22.99	2119^th	2443	13.3%

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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
2019	40.63	2585^th	4188	38.3%
2021	33.07	3037^th	4329	29.8%
2022	41.12	2683^rd	4376	38.7%
2023	24.08	3739^th	4401	15.0%

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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
2019	31.59	2380^th	3142	24.3%
2021	47.21	1599^th	3082	48.1%
2022	48.11	1674^th	3082	45.7%
2023	36.54	2143^rd	3106	31.0%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	49	115	5	258	0	1	21	449
2020	52	121	7	283	0	1	28	492
2021	53	125	7	312	0	1	28	526
2022	61	146	10	372	0	2	38	629
2023	81	195	9	436	2	3	37	763

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

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

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 Escondido Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 3149^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4094^th of 4647 Elementary schools	17.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Escondido Elementary)	32	28	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))	40	37	3%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escondido Elementary)	42	15	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))	44	29	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Escondido Elementary)	37	40	3%
4th Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))	37	38	1%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escondido Elementary)	47	37	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))	40	33	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Escondido Elementary)	40	38	2%
5th Grade Reading (Judson Independent School District (Isd))	45	47	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escondido Elementary)	40	12	28%
5th Grade Mathematics (Judson Independent School District (Isd))	51	35	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Escondido Elementary)	30	9	21%
5th Grade Science (Judson Independent School District (Isd))	40	22	18%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	763	69.9%
African American	115	195	69.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	258	436	69%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	49	81	65.3%
Two or More Races	21	37	76.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.7%	70.8%	3.1%

Schools Near Escondido Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Escondido Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Texas Palm	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-5100	763	43	17.8	70.8%	81 (10.6%)	195 (25.6%)	436 (57.1%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	37 (4.8%)	23.9	3819^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.3%		18.6	4094^th of 4647 public elementary schools	11.9%	275									37.1	27.7	46.9				24.1	22.1	38.8			6.1			$9,274	$1,141	$8,132
Idea Converse Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5160 Martinez	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3800	487	21	23.1	74.7%	64 (13.1%)	114 (23.4%)	297 (61.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	40.8	2765^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.9%					(n/a)									45.9	53.8	50.0				30.4	28.6	31.6			23.2			$11,213	$2,528	$8,684
Elolf Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6335 Beech Trl	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 661-1130	668	40	16.8	64.7%	107 (16.0%)	189 (28.3%)	314 (47.0%)	17 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (5.1%)	33.3	3232^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	30.9%		32.8	3232^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	30.4%										33.7	43.6	42.7				31.4	35.9	34.4			21.1			$9,455	$1,300	$8,155
Converse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Fm 1516	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-1210	604	38	15.8	62.9%	78 (12.9%)	118 (19.5%)	373 (61.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.8%)	20.5	4013^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.2%		19.5	4037^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.1%	24									24.2	30.3	46.0				18.2	13.6	41.3			11.1			$8,673	$1,115	$7,558
Woodlake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5501 Lk Bend E	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-3920	655	36	18.2	77.9%	57 (8.7%)	237 (36.2%)	310 (47.3%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.8%)	12.4	4413^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.6%		17.2	4168^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.3%	245									24.4	21.3	32.1				14.6	14.0	32.1			9.5			$9,274	$1,108	$8,166
James L Masters	Public	PK, KG-5	2650 Woodlake Pkwy	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 945-1150	802	39	20.3	66.0%	70 (8.7%)	253 (31.5%)	416 (51.9%)	16 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.4%)	24.1	3806^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.6%		20.8	3961^st of 4647 public elementary schools	14.8%	155									38.5	25.0	42.5				32.3	15.6	32.2			14.9			$8,558	$797	$7,761
Spring Meadows Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7135 Elm Trl	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 662-1050	744	43	17.4	79.7%	80 (10.8%)	139 (18.7%)	488 (65.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (3.9%)	19.5	4065^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.0%		24.4	3744^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.4%	321	12.5	37.5		0.0	0.0				31.8	36.4	38.0				30.8	20.0	25.0			4.6			$9,250	$1,182	$8,068
William Paschall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6351 Lakeview Dr	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 666-4113	739	46	16.0	98.5%	37 (5.0%)	148 (20.0%)	506 (68.5%)	22 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.1%)	14.9	4291^st of 4675 public elementary schools	8.2%		17.6	4145^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.8%	146	0.0		0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0		22.1	29.2	37.7				13.6	27.8	24.7			9.1			$8,858	$1,054	$7,804
Copperfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7595 E Loop 1604 N	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 619-0460	903	53	17.0	69.4%	149 (16.5%)	242 (26.8%)	445 (49.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	51 (5.6%)	26.1	3680^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.3%		28.3	3498^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.7%	182									37.8	33.6	44.9				27.8	26.1	37.4			9.4			$8,178	$867	$7,311
Harmony School Of Innovation - San Antonio	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	8125 Glen Mont Dr	San Antonio	78239	Bexar County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 265-1575	461	35	13.2	88.5%	37 (8.0%)	77 (16.7%)	311 (67.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.5%)	28.3	3538^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.3%		24.6	3719^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.0%	181								38.6	24.4	32.4	28.2	47.6	52.8	65.9	26.8	47.2	20.5	43.9	22.9	10.5	27.3	15.9	$12,666	$1,629	$11,037

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