Is Packsaddle Elementary a good school?

Packsaddle Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Packsaddle Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Packsaddle Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Packsaddle Elementary?

Students at Packsaddle Elementary are 54% White, 39% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Packsaddle Elementary attend?

Students who attend Packsaddle Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Llano J H High : Llano High School

Packsaddle Elementary

Summary:

Packsaddle Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingsland, Texas, serving 596 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Llano Independent School District, which is ranked 475 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Packsaddle Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (54.36%) compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms the district and state in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, between 3,000-4,000 out of over 4,600 schools. Packsaddle Elementary also struggles to support its student subgroups, with lower rankings for female students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs compared to state averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (over 80%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Llano Elementary, Colt Elementary, and Marble Falls Elementary, generally outperform Packsaddle Elementary in academic achievement, school rankings, and student subgroup performance. Despite spending more per student ($11,557 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, Packsaddle Elementary has not seen significant improvement in its academic outcomes, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources at the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

150 Pioneer Ln
Kingsland, TX 78639

(325) 388-8129

District: Llano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3535^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,557

Students who attend Packsaddle Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Llano J H
High:	Llano High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 596

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.4%

Hispanic:

39.4%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Packsaddle Elementary ranks worse than 75.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.4%), Hispanic (39.4%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Packsaddle Elementary is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Packsaddle Elementary employs 38.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Packsaddle Elementary is $11,557.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Llano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Llano Independent School District (Isd) 475^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Packsaddle Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	72.21	856^th	3465	75.3%
2005	67.09	1148^th	3475	67.0%
2006	56.66	1697^th	3476	51.2%
2007	57.19	1853^rd	3724	50.2%
2008	50.29	2187^th	3768	42.0%
2009	46.35	2441^st	3884	37.2%
2010	54.98	2060^th	3937	47.7%
2011	52.79	2246^th	4095	45.2%
2012	49.21	2334^th	4206	44.5%
2013	34.14	3191^st	4221	24.4%
2014	57.31	1915^th	4260	55.0%
2015	47.74	2454^th	4320	43.2%
2016	42.95	2656^th	4286	38.0%
2017	29.21	3195^th	4329	26.2%
2018	21.19	3740^th	4359	14.2%
2019	34.46	3063^rd	4479	31.6%
2021	28.34	3280^th	4578	28.4%
2022	23.63	3743^rd	4581	18.3%
2023	31.88	3279^th	4647	29.4%
2024	28.38	3535^th	4675	24.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	6.25	3207^th	3226	0.6%
2019	12.74	3256^th	3333	2.3%
2021	55.06	1226^th	3446	64.4%
2022	32.02	2657^th	3487	23.8%
2023	29.63	2799^th	3556	21.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.28	2002^nd	3558	43.7%
2019	38.22	2186^th	3684	40.7%
2021	28.89	2892^nd	3799	23.9%
2022	34.75	2676^th	3952	32.3%
2023	42.75	2099^th	4086	48.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.13	3487^th	4264	18.2%
2019	39.91	2789^th	4309	35.3%
2021	35.65	3016^th	4451	32.2%
2022	27.78	3645^th	4477	18.6%
2023	36.14	3159^th	4521	30.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.61	3745^th	4306	13.0%
2019	25.58	3587^th	4348	17.5%
2021	27.14	3376^th	4499	25.0%
2022	21.95	3913^th	4561	14.2%
2023	29.57	3432^nd	4588	25.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.03	1264^th	3106	59.3%
2019	50.60	2005^th	3184	37.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.02	4178^th	4240	1.5%
2019	17.83	4081^st	4295	5.0%
2021	49.87	1836^th	4331	57.6%
2022	27.05	3678^th	4461	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.42	3690^th	4319	14.6%
2019	45.98	2252^nd	4357	48.3%
2021	31.67	3061^st	4498	31.9%
2022	26.74	3589^th	4563	21.3%
2023	36.09	3011^th	4585	34.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.02	3930^th	4168	5.7%
2019	29.72	3311^th	4188	20.9%
2021	35.31	2897^th	4329	33.1%
2022	26.71	3591^st	4376	17.9%
2023	24.38	3723^rd	4401	15.4%

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Rank History for White students at Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.72	2829^th	3127	9.5%
2019	26.30	2582^nd	3142	17.8%
2021	13.77	2885^th	3082	6.4%
2022	14.96	2880^th	3082	6.6%
2023	24.02	2630^th	3106	15.3%

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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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Enrollment information for Packsaddle Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	89	0	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	101
2001	83	0	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	100
2002	324	2	1	58	6	n/a	n/a	391
2003	324	2	1	58	6	n/a	n/a	391
2004	407	2	2	68	7	n/a	n/a	486
2005	416	1	2	71	5	n/a	n/a	495
2006	414	3	1	70	3	n/a	n/a	491
2007	461	6	1	77	1	n/a	n/a	546
2008	429	5	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	533
2009	417	8	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	507
2010	404	4	1	115	1	n/a	n/a	525
2011	401	5	1	116	3	0	13	539
2012	359	2	1	120	4	0	15	501
2013	358	8	0	121	2	0	16	505
2014	348	4	3	146	1	0	16	518
2015	355	5	1	139	1	0	12	513
2016	360	9	1	155	0	0	8	533
2017	345	13	1	142	0	0	10	511
2018	300	11	2	148	0	0	14	475
2019	299	10	3	146	0	0	9	467
2020	296	10	0	148	1	1	17	473
2021	276	10	1	153	2	2	16	460
2022	328	4	3	202	2	2	23	564
2023	324	4	2	235	2	2	27	596

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 Packsaddle Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	101	6.3	16.0	37.6
2001	100	8.4	11.9	48
2002	391	31.1	12.6	51.9
2003	391	31.1	12.6	51.9
2004	486	31.0	15.7	59.1
2005	495	31.8	15.6	60.4
2006	491	33.0	14.9	63.7
2007	546	33.0	16.5	64.5
2008	533	35.2	15.1	63.8
2009	507	34.9	14.5	68.8
2010	525	32.8	16.0	75
2011	539	33.6	16.0	72.7
2012	501	31.8	15.7	74.3
2013	505	32.0	15.7	75.4
2014	518	31.8	16.2	73.2
2015	513	31.0	16.5	75.6
2016	533	32.0	16.6	73.9
2017	511	32.7	15.6	83.6
2018	475	32.3	14.6	74.9
2019	467	31.0	15.0	81.8
2020	473	31.4	15.0	80.1
2021	460	32.0	14.3	77.6
2022	564	36.8	15.2	77.5
2023	596	38.3	15.5	82.9

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 Packsaddle Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	101	6.3	16.0	37.6
2001	100	8.4	11.9	48
2002	391	31.1	12.6	51.9
2003	391	31.1	12.6	51.9
2004	486	31.0	15.7	59.1
2005	495	31.8	15.6	60.4
2006	491	33.0	14.9	63.7
2007	546	33.0	16.5	64.5
2008	533	35.2	15.1	63.8
2009	507	34.9	14.5	68.8
2010	525	32.8	16.0	75
2011	539	33.6	16.0	72.7
2012	501	31.8	15.7	74.3
2013	505	32.0	15.7	75.4
2014	518	31.8	16.2	73.2
2015	513	31.0	16.5	75.6
2016	533	32.0	16.6	73.9
2017	511	32.7	15.6	83.6
2018	475	32.3	14.6	74.9
2019	467	31.0	15.0	81.8
2020	473	31.4	15.0	80.1
2021	460	32.0	14.3	77.6
2022	564	36.8	15.2	77.5
2023	596	38.3	15.5	82.9

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 Packsaddle Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,747 (17.2%)	$8,412 (82.8%)	$10,159
2020	$1,543 (14.4%)	$9,208 (85.6%)	$10,751
2021	$3,102 (26.8%)	$8,456 (73.2%)	$11,557

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Packsaddle Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3063^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3279^th of 4647 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Packsaddle Elementary)	17	38	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Llano Independent School District (Isd))	25	49	24%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Packsaddle Elementary)	32	35	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Llano Independent School District (Isd))	38	45	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Packsaddle Elementary)	38	19	19%
4th Grade Reading (Llano Independent School District (Isd))	44	34	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Packsaddle Elementary)	36	37	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Llano Independent School District (Isd))	45	46	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Packsaddle Elementary)	48	37	11%
5th Grade Reading (Llano Independent School District (Isd))	56	47	9%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Packsaddle Elementary)	52	47	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Llano Independent School District (Isd))	52	60	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Packsaddle Elementary)	56	32	24%
5th Grade Science (Llano Independent School District (Isd))	52	38	14%
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	467	596	27.6%
African American	10	4	60%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	146	235	61%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	299	324	8.4%
Two or More Races	9	27	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.8%	82.9%	1.1%

Schools Near Packsaddle 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 Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (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 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Packsaddle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Pioneer Ln	Kingsland	78639	Llano County	Llano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 388-8129	596	38	15.5	82.9%	324 (54.4%)	4 (0.7%)	235 (39.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.5%)	28.4	3535^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.4%		31.9	3279^th of 4647 public elementary schools	29.4%	256							34.4	41.8	39.5	33.0	32.9	33.7	9.4	$11,557	$3,102	$8,456
Highland Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 W Fm 1431	Granite Shls	78654	Burnet County	Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 798-3650	542	39	13.7	90.2%	108 (19.9%)	2 (0.4%)	417 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	24.6	3777^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.2%		17.2	4167^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.3%	390	16.1	17.1	16.0		12.5	0.0	40.7	29.6	44.4	31.7	26.7	20.0	10.0	$11,368	$1,662	$9,706
Marble Falls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Ave U	Marble Falls	78654	Burnet County	Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 693-2385	570	39	14.6	70.5%	276 (48.4%)	22 (3.9%)	229 (40.2%)	17 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	35.3	3102^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	33.6%		42.7	2616^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.7%	486							35.8	42.9	52.2	40.0	28.2	29.9	16.4	$10,329	$1,460	$8,869
Colt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Manzano Mile	Marble Falls	78654	Burnet County	Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 693-3474	644	45	14.4	62.0%	297 (46.1%)	6 (0.9%)	312 (48.4%)	10 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	56	1803^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	61.4%		53.2	2000^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.0%	197	10.0	18.2	12.5		0.0	0.0	43.2	41.1	57.8	43.7	40.2	55.4	39.5	$10,927	$1,733	$9,194
Llano Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Oatman St	Llano	78643	Llano County	Llano Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 247-5718	366	28	13.0	61.5%	278 (76.0%)	2 (0.5%)	79 (21.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	69.4	1153^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	75.3%		79.5	784^th of 4647 public elementary schools	83.1%	369							64.1	56.9	47.7	49.2	60.9	51.6	36.9	$12,253	$3,065	$9,188
Rj Richey Elementary	Public	3-5	500 E Graves	Burnet	78611	Burnet County	Burnet Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 756-2609	487	33	14.5	57.3%	320 (65.7%)	4 (0.8%)	145 (29.8%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	34.6	3146^th of 4675 public elementary schools	32.7%		33.6	3182^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	31.5%	36	0.0			0.0			28.9	29.4	50.0	24.7	27.3	53.0	25.9	$10,033	$1,859	$8,174
Shady Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	111 Shady Grove Rd	Burnet	78611	Burnet County	Burnet Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 756-2126	577	39	14.9	67.9%	340 (58.9%)	4 (0.7%)	204 (35.4%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)								(n/a)														$10,580	$1,897	$8,684

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