Lois F Giddens Elementary

Summary:

Lois F Giddens Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Park, Texas, serving 485 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leander Independent School District, which is ranked 200 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Despite the school's higher per-student funding and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district average, Lois F Giddens Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 2,398 and 4,247 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the Leander ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.03% of 3rd graders at Lois F Giddens were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 57.64% for Leander ISD and 48.85% for Texas.

The school's higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (57.11%) and English Language Learners (16.49%) compared to the district average suggests that Lois F Giddens Elementary may be facing challenges in effectively serving its diverse student population. The declining academic performance and significant equity concerns highlight the need for the district to closely examine the school's operations and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Nearby schools like Ada Mae Faubion Elementary and William J Winkley Elementary may provide useful comparisons and insights for the district to consider.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1500 Timberwood Dr
       Cedar Park, TX  78613-7100


(512) 570-5600

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4247th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,484 Help


Students who attend Lois F Giddens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Running Brushy Middle
High:    Leander High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.7%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Asian:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lois F Giddens Elementary ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lois F Giddens Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.7%), Hispanic (27.8%), Asian (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lois F Giddens Elementary is 10.5, which is the lowest among 28 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lois F Giddens Elementary is $12,484, which is the 3rd highest among 28 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lois F Giddens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lois F Giddens Elementary 4247th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lois F Giddens Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lois F Giddens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.71 1464th 3465 57.7%
2005 64.13 1312th 3475 62.2%
2006 69.76 1032nd 3476 70.3%
2007 61.71 1567th 3724 57.9%
2008 69.87 1058th 3768 71.9%
2009 61.56 1624th 3884 58.2%
2010 55.79 2026th 3937 48.5%
2011 55.30 2117th 4095 48.3%
2012 55.32 1972nd 4206 53.1%
2013 46.17 2519th 4221 40.3%
2014 46.82 2544th 4260 40.3%
2015 48.84 2398th 4320 44.5%
2016 42.34 2696th 4286 37.1%
2017 35.47 2815th 4329 35.0%
2018 32.03 3063rd 4359 29.7%
2019 32.18 3197th 4479 28.6%
2021 37.90 2685th 4578 41.3%
2022 19.93 3946th 4581 13.9%
2023 18.38 4108th 4647 11.6%
2024 15.62 4247th 4675 9.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.76 769th 1046 26.5%
2019 32.33 834th 1112 25.0%
2022 8.93 979th 1004 2.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.90 2174th 3333 34.8%
2023 27.46 2898th 3556 18.5%
2024 20.73 3226th 3638 11.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.31 984th 3558 72.3%
2019 45.02 1726th 3684 53.1%
2021 42.30 1872nd 3799 50.7%
2022 32.98 2807th 3952 29.0%
2023 23.06 3595th 4086 12.0%
2024 16.53 4015th 4261 5.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.72 3941st 4264 7.6%
2019 17.42 4060th 4309 5.8%
2021 44.44 2426th 4451 45.5%
2022 9.58 4403rd 4477 1.7%
2023 18.73 4150th 4521 8.2%
2024 12.13 4411th 4560 3.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.63 3152nd 4306 26.8%
2019 31.89 3212th 4348 26.1%
2021 34.34 2905th 4499 35.4%
2022 28.18 3538th 4561 22.4%
2023 15.85 4224th 4588 7.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 2832nd 3106 8.8%
2019 17.89 2959th 3184 7.1%
2021 53.08 1658th 3006 44.8%
2022 50.40 1838th 2958 37.9%
2023 24.12 2666th 2980 10.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.83 3904th 4240 7.9%
2019 24.59 3727th 4295 13.2%
2021 31.98 3218th 4331 25.7%
2022 10.67 4391st 4461 1.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.65 2942nd 4319 31.9%
2019 35.24 2974th 4357 31.7%
2021 43.99 2324th 4498 48.3%
2022 15.45 4207th 4563 7.8%
2023 24.33 3753rd 4585 18.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.78 706th 967 27.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.20 2447th 2483 1.4%
2019 28.54 2023rd 2515 19.6%
2021 42.69 1315th 2444 46.2%
2022 7.93 2401st 2421 0.8%
2023 12.52 2384th 2443 2.4%
2024 14.06 2327th 2421 3.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.51 3725th 4168 10.6%
2019 19.55 3849th 4188 8.1%
2021 43.29 2368th 4329 45.3%
2022 24.99 3696th 4376 15.5%
2023 25.21 3657th 4401 16.9%
2024 15.94 4154th 4431 6.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lois F Giddens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 2274th 3127 27.3%
2019 32.86 2335th 3142 25.7%
2021 19.91 2721st 3082 11.7%
2022 14.49 2898th 3082 6.0%
2023 14.54 2907th 3106 6.4%
2024 13.79 2901st 3078 5.8%
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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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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Open Quote Terrible. I wish I had known how bad this school was when I enrolled my child in Kinder. We've stuck it out, but I know that my child has suffered because rod the poor leadership at this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Open Quote Horrible since Susan Cole left. The current administration there, mainly principal and asst principal, are terrible and inadequate. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lois F Giddens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 572 20 3 116 3 n/a n/a 0 714
1998 628 24 8 121 5 n/a n/a 0 786
1999 641 29 7 148 4 n/a n/a 0 829
2000 590 36 16 147 4 n/a n/a 0 793
2001 663 58 20 179 3 n/a n/a 0 923
2002 581 64 25 173 4 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 581 64 25 173 4 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 394 37 14 149 3 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 405 27 16 151 2 n/a n/a 0 601
2006 447 26 13 175 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2007 438 26 7 184 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2008 432 27 9 165 4 n/a n/a 0 637
2009 351 24 12 170 3 n/a n/a 0 560
2010 336 33 14 159 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2011 300 33 13 210 1 0 18 0 575
2012 309 37 12 188 1 0 24 0 571
2013 292 26 18 189 0 0 22 0 547
2014 304 31 16 158 0 1 26 0 536
2015 299 35 12 168 1 0 22 0 537
2016 293 32 16 184 1 1 29 0 556
2017 249 24 16 211 1 1 34 0 536
2018 237 31 18 214 1 1 31 0 533
2019 261 44 16 221 1 1 38 0 582
2020 221 55 18 214 0 5 36 0 549
2021 198 47 24 167 0 1 34 0 471
2022 174 48 48 175 0 0 30 0 475
2023 182 50 43 167 2 0 41 0 485
2024 160 52 66 128 2 0 53 0 461

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 Lois F Giddens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 714 45.2 15.8 23.4
1998 786 50.5 15.6 16.4
1999 829 53.6 15.5 23.3
2000 793 52.7 15.0 18.7
2001 923 60.0 15.4 22.8
2002 847 59.9 14.1 31.9
2003 847 59.9 14.1 31.9
2004 597 42.5 14.0 32.2
2005 601 39.8 15.1 29
2006 662 46.8 14.1 30.2
2007 656 50.6 13.0 26.7
2008 637 48.7 13.1 27.8
2009 560 47.0 11.9 30.5
2010 544 43.7 12.4 34.9
2011 575 43.7 13.1 33.9
2012 571 41.8 13.6 32
2013 547 42.3 12.9 30.9
2014 536 41.8 12.7 31
2015 537 44.0 12.2 31.7
2016 556 42.0 13.2 36.5
2017 536 41.8 12.8 36.8
2018 533 42.1 12.6 41.3
2019 582 43.5 13.3 42.8
2020 549 41.5 13.2 53.9
2021 471 47.5 9.8 45.6
2022 475 47.1 10.0 44.6
2023 485 41.6 11.6 57.1
2024 461 43.6 10.5 49.5

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 Lois F Giddens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 714 45.2 15.8 23.4
1998 786 50.5 15.6 16.4
1999 829 53.6 15.5 23.3
2000 793 52.7 15.0 18.7
2001 923 60.0 15.4 22.8
2002 847 59.9 14.1 31.9
2003 847 59.9 14.1 31.9
2004 597 42.5 14.0 32.2
2005 601 39.8 15.1 29
2006 662 46.8 14.1 30.2
2007 656 50.6 13.0 26.7
2008 637 48.7 13.1 27.8
2009 560 47.0 11.9 30.5
2010 544 43.7 12.4 34.9
2011 575 43.7 13.1 33.9
2012 571 41.8 13.6 32
2013 547 42.3 12.9 30.9
2014 536 41.8 12.7 31
2015 537 44.0 12.2 31.7
2016 556 42.0 13.2 36.5
2017 536 41.8 12.8 36.8
2018 533 42.1 12.6 41.3
2019 582 43.5 13.3 42.8
2020 549 41.5 13.2 53.9
2021 471 47.5 9.8 45.6
2022 475 47.1 10.0 44.6
2023 485 41.6 11.6 57.1
2024 461 43.6 10.5 49.5

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 Lois F Giddens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $887 (10.3%) $7,709 (89.7%) $8,596
2020 $920 (11.5%) $7,086 (88.5%) $8,006
2021 $1,104 (8.8%) $11,381 (91.2%) $12,484

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lois F Giddens Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3197th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4108th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lois F Giddens Elementary)3523
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lois F Giddens Elementary)2915
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lois F Giddens Elementary)4238
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lois F Giddens Elementary)3514
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lois F Giddens Elementary)5044
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lois F Giddens Elementary)3924
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lois F Giddens Elementary)3422
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students582485
 16.7%
African American4450
 13.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1643
 168.8%
Hispanic221167
 24.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White261182
 30.3%
Two or More Races3841
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%57.1%
 14.3%


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Students who attend Lois F Giddens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Running Brushy Middle
High : Leander High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Lois F Giddens Elementary.

Students at Lois F Giddens Elementary are 35% White, 28% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 11% African American.

Lois F Giddens Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Texas elementary schools.


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