Ware Elementary

Summary:

Ware Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving grades 1-5 in the Longview Independent School District (ISD) in Longview, Texas, with a student population of 401 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (64.34%) and African American (27.93%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Despite its diverse student population, Ware Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the Longview ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Ware Elementary students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 32.18% (5th grade) to 44% (4th grade), compared to the Longview ISD averages of 51.36% to 54.76% and the Texas state averages of 48.85% to 53.96%. The school has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Texas elementary schools. Ware Elementary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's White and English Language Learner students performing particularly poorly.

Interestingly, Ware Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Hudson Elementary and Bramlette STEAM Academy, which are also part of the Longview ISD. These schools have much higher STAAR proficiency rates and rankings, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be contributing to Ware Elementary's underperformance. Despite the school's challenges, its Gifted and Talented program appears to be a relative strength, with the school ranking in the top 1% of Texas elementary schools for this student subgroup in the 2021-2022 school year.


Detail:

Public, Charter 1-5

 601 W Garfield
       Longview, TX  75602


(903) 803-5700

District: Longview Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3238th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,920 Help


Students who attend Ware Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forest Park Magnet School
High:    Longview High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.9%
African American:
26.6%
White:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ware Elementary ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Longview Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.9%), African American (26.6%), White (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Longview Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ware Elementary is 12.7, which is the 4th best among 7 elementary schools in the Longview Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ware Elementary is $9,920. 6 elementary schools in the Longview Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ware Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ware Elementary 3238th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ware Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Longview Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Longview Independent School District (Isd) 494th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ware Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 27.39 3546th 4206 15.7%
2013 28.93 3446th 4221 18.4%
2014 43.06 2747th 4260 35.5%
2015 17.85 3852nd 4320 10.8%
2016 15.61 3906th 4286 8.9%
2017 33.93 2912th 4329 32.7%
2018 29.42 3222nd 4359 26.1%
2019 21.49 3840th 4479 14.3%
2021 25.41 3480th 4578 24.0%
2022 38.33 2837th 4581 38.1%
2023 36.73 2993rd 4647 35.6%
2024 33.13 3238th 4675 30.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.96 617th 3226 80.9%
2019 57.86 1192nd 3333 64.2%
2021 47.34 1621st 3446 53.0%
2022 60.61 1069th 3487 69.3%
2023 44.93 1957th 3556 45.0%
2024 47.94 1750th 3638 51.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.08 2280th 3684 38.1%
2021 32.12 2631st 3799 30.7%
2022 46.92 1773rd 3952 55.1%
2023 43.48 2049th 4086 49.9%
2024 42.12 2414th 4261 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.94 2571st 4264 39.7%
2019 29.37 3501st 4309 18.8%
2021 36.61 2950th 4451 33.7%
2022 52.08 2015th 4477 55.0%
2023 51.16 2111th 4521 53.3%
2024 50.19 2174th 4560 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.41 3653rd 4306 15.2%
2019 17.84 3966th 4348 8.8%
2021 23.22 3664th 4499 18.6%
2022 32.39 3269th 4561 28.3%
2023 39.90 2790th 4588 39.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.34 1546th 4240 63.5%
2019 44.10 2399th 4295 44.1%
2021 47.64 2015th 4331 53.5%
2022 57.09 1600th 4461 64.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 2724th 4319 36.9%
2019 26.70 3492nd 4357 19.9%
2021 30.64 3141st 4498 30.2%
2022 44.53 2477th 4563 45.7%
2023 35.87 3020th 4585 34.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.49 1733rd 2483 30.2%
2019 29.62 1986th 2515 21.0%
2021 31.42 1786th 2444 26.9%
2022 41.77 1401st 2421 42.1%
2023 60.60 740th 2443 69.7%
2024 47.15 1195th 2421 50.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.39 2031st 4168 51.3%
2019 39.88 2632nd 4188 37.2%
2021 39.31 2623rd 4329 39.4%
2022 56.27 1683rd 4376 61.5%
2023 45.48 2396th 4401 45.6%
2024 45.64 2380th 4431 46.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ware Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.99 2309th 3082 25.1%
2023 17.44 2817th 3106 9.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ware Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 16 296 0 370 4 2 14 0 702
2012 39 342 0 366 3 1 7 0 758
2013 39 324 1 382 6 3 9 0 764
2014 35 321 0 385 3 4 14 0 762
2015 47 289 1 409 5 3 13 0 767
2016 42 290 2 411 2 3 16 0 766
2017 38 258 1 395 3 2 22 0 719
2018 30 156 4 275 0 1 10 0 476
2019 31 164 1 304 0 1 13 0 514
2020 33 139 0 299 0 1 7 0 479
2021 31 141 1 291 1 1 12 0 478
2022 29 145 2 270 0 1 10 0 457
2023 20 112 3 258 0 1 7 0 401
2024 17 106 1 267 0 2 6 0 399

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 Ware Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 702 41.2 17.0 90.6
2012 758 37.8 20.0 86.5
2013 764 38.3 19.9 87.8
2014 762 37.4 20.3 92.4
2015 767 38.0 20.1 92.8
2016 766 40.0 19.1 94.5
2017 719 38.4 18.7 94.7
2018 476 30.1 15.8 94.5
2019 514 31.4 16.3 95.9
2020 479 29.8 16.0 95
2021 478 29.4 16.2 96.4
2022 457 27.6 16.5 96.3
2023 401 31.1 12.8 95
2024 399 31.2 12.7 95.2

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 Ware Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 702 41.2 17.0 90.6
2012 758 37.8 20.0 86.5
2013 764 38.3 19.9 87.8
2014 762 37.4 20.3 92.4
2015 767 38.0 20.1 92.8
2016 766 40.0 19.1 94.5
2017 719 38.4 18.7 94.7
2018 476 30.1 15.8 94.5
2019 514 31.4 16.3 95.9
2020 479 29.8 16.0 95
2021 478 29.4 16.2 96.4
2022 457 27.6 16.5 96.3
2023 401 31.1 12.8 95
2024 399 31.2 12.7 95.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ware Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,953 (32.6%) $6,111 (67.4%) $9,064
2020 $1,708 (16.6%) $8,566 (83.4%) $10,274
2021 $2,455 (24.7%) $7,465 (75.3%) $9,920

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ware Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3840th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2993rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ware Elementary)2040
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))4257
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ware Elementary)3240
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Longview Independent School District (Isd))5144
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ware Elementary)500
 50%
   3rd Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))5115
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Ware Elementary)1730
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ware Elementary)4936
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Longview Independent School District (Isd))5552
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Ware Elementary)4014
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))3830
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Ware Elementary)2549
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))5257
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ware Elementary)4351
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Longview Independent School District (Isd))6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ware Elementary)2419
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Longview Independent School District (Isd))5637
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514401
 22%
African American164112
 31.7%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic304258
 15.1%
Pacific Islander11
White3120
 35.5%
Two or More Races137
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.9%95%
 0.9%


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Students who attend Ware Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Park Magnet School
High : Longview High School

Ware Elementary ranks 3238th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ware Elementary are 67% Hispanic, 27% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 399 students attended Ware Elementary.


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