Is Alderson Elementary a good school?

Alderson Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Alderson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Alderson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Alderson Elementary?

Students at Alderson Elementary are 52% African American, 42% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Alderson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alderson Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Dunbar College Preparatory Academy High : Estacado High School

Alderson Elementary

Summary:

Alderson Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lubbock, Texas, with a student population of 439 that is predominantly African American (51.71%) and Hispanic (41.91%). Despite spending significantly more per student ($13,275 in 2020-2021) than the district average, Alderson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools based on academic performance.

Alderson Elementary's students perform significantly below the district and state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.64% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.07% for the Lubbock Independent School District and 48.85% for the state. The school's high percentage of low-income students (over 99% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and the underperformance of certain subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and special education students, suggest that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the unique needs of the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby Rise Academy, a public charter school, consistently outperforms Alderson Elementary and the district on STAAR tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the state averages. This suggests that the educational model and approach used at Rise Academy may be more effective in supporting student achievement, despite spending less per student ($9,738 in 2020-2021) than Alderson Elementary.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

219 Walnut Ave
Lubbock, TX 79403

(806) 219-8000

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4071^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,275

Students who attend Alderson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
High:	Estacado High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 439

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.7%

Hispanic:

41.9%

White:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alderson Elementary ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.7%), Hispanic (41.9%), White (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alderson Elementary is 11.1, which is the 3^rd best among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Alderson Elementary employs 39.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alderson Elementary is $13,275, which is the 3^rd highest among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	2.45	4291^st	4320	0.7%
2016	1.65	4263^rd	4286	0.5%
2017	3.19	4316^th	4329	0.3%
2018	6.56	4309^th	4359	1.1%
2019	12.27	4261^st	4479	4.9%
2021	20.43	3828^th	4578	16.4%
2022	14.55	4221^st	4581	7.9%
2023	20.15	3995^th	4647	14.0%
2024	19.47	4071^st	4675	12.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.23	2455^th	3226	23.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.55	3018^th	3558	15.2%
2019	19.21	3481^st	3684	5.5%
2021	26.86	3057^th	3799	19.5%
2022	21.58	3591^st	3952	9.1%
2023	32.81	2903^rd	4086	29.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	10.08	4211^th	4264	1.2%
2019	19.12	4001^st	4309	7.1%
2021	30.36	3360^th	4451	24.5%
2022	22.31	3933^rd	4477	12.2%
2023	31.07	3463^rd	4521	23.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	7.13	4271^st	4306	0.8%
2019	12.45	4179^th	4348	3.9%
2021	14.66	4242^nd	4499	5.7%
2022	10.19	4432^nd	4561	2.8%
2023	18.98	4080^th	4588	11.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.87	2366^th	3184	25.7%
2023	28.28	2578^th	2980	13.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.20	4053^rd	4240	4.4%
2019	26.60	3612^th	4295	15.9%
2021	44.67	2208^th	4331	49.0%
2022	34.70	3186^th	4461	28.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	7.81	4264^th	4319	1.3%
2019	15.45	4062^nd	4357	6.8%
2021	31.99	3041^st	4498	32.4%
2022	24.77	3715^th	4563	18.6%
2023	26.13	3662^nd	4585	20.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.19	2270^th	2483	8.6%
2019	28.68	2021^st	2515	19.6%
2021	40.36	1406^th	2444	42.5%
2022	24.07	2079^th	2421	14.1%
2023	32.84	1741^st	2443	28.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.23	4079^th	4168	2.1%
2019	25.71	3526^th	4188	15.8%
2021	22.18	3763^rd	4329	13.1%
2022	26.14	3630^th	4376	17.0%
2023	31.79	3285^th	4401	25.4%

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Rank History for White students at Alderson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.45	1972^nd	3082	36.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Alderson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	13	351	0	264	5	0	8	641
2015	16	357	0	260	4	0	4	641
2016	13	368	1	259	3	0	9	653
2017	15	346	0	220	4	0	8	593
2018	15	328	0	216	1	0	9	569
2019	9	303	0	188	1	0	8	509
2020	10	261	0	196	1	1	8	477
2021	12	233	0	208	1	1	6	461
2022	31	240	0	197	0	0	11	479
2023	18	227	0	184	0	0	10	439

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 Alderson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	641	48.4	13.2	97.2
2015	641	47.0	13.6	95.6
2016	653	43.0	15.1	88.4
2017	593	42.0	14.1	99.2
2018	569	48.0	11.8	98.2
2019	509	43.9	11.5	98
2020	477	42.0	11.3	98.7
2021	461	42.2	10.9	98.7
2022	479	37.9	12.6	98.7
2023	439	39.3	11.1	99.3

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 Alderson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	641	48.4	13.2	97.2
2015	641	47.0	13.6	95.6
2016	653	43.0	15.1	88.4
2017	593	42.0	14.1	99.2
2018	569	48.0	11.8	98.2
2019	509	43.9	11.5	98
2020	477	42.0	11.3	98.7
2021	461	42.2	10.9	98.7
2022	479	37.9	12.6	98.7
2023	439	39.3	11.1	99.3

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 Alderson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,522 (22.5%)	$8,707 (77.5%)	$11,230
2020	$2,540 (19.6%)	$10,420 (80.4%)	$12,959
2021	$2,232 (16.8%)	$11,043 (83.2%)	$13,275

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alderson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4261^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3995^th of 4647 Elementary schools	9.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alderson Elementary)	23	41	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	35	53	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alderson Elementary)	33	28	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	44	46	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Alderson Elementary)	11	28	17%
4th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	34	44	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alderson Elementary)	26	26
4th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	40	44	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Alderson Elementary)	18	26	8%
5th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	44	54	10%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alderson Elementary)	35	33	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	54	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Alderson Elementary)	30	17	13%
5th Grade Science (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	45	37	8%
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	509	439	13.8%
African American	303	227	25.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	188	184	2.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	18	100%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98%	99.3%	1.3%

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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 Mathematics 8th 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
Alderson Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	219 Walnut Ave	Lubbock	79403	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-8000	439	39	11.1	99.3%	18 (4.1%)	227 (51.7%)	184 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	19.5	4071^st of 4675 public elementary schools	12.9%		20.2	3995^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.0%	76									19.6	32.8	30.2				26.8	31.0	34.0				9.4			$13,275	$2,232	$11,043
Rise Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	207 N Martin Luther King Blvd	Lubbock	79403	Lubbock County	Rise Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 744-0438	297	22	13.3		2 (0.7%)	222 (74.7%)	62 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	80.2	747^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.0%		88	457^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.2%	290								100.0	82.6	88.9	84.2	68.8	91.7	85.7	43.5	50.0	73.7	68.8	91.7	88.9	21.1	78.6	50.0	$9,738	$1,375	$8,362
Ervin Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1802 E 28th St	Lubbock	79404	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-8200	405	35	11.6	97.0%	11 (2.7%)	233 (57.5%)	153 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	36	3062^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	34.5%		28.6	3480^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.1%	418									37.0	48.2	37.0				29.6	24.1	47.8				26.1			$13,632	$2,255	$11,377
Betty M Condra School For Education Innovation	Public, Charter	K-5	1421 9th St	Lubbock	79401	Lubbock County	Betty M Condra School For Education Innovation	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 407-0878	175	18	9.6	73.7%	66 (37.7%)	24 (13.7%)	73 (41.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	7 (4.0%)	7	4595^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.7%		5.8	4585^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.3%	10									24.2	11.5	21.7				5.9	3.9	26.1				4.4			$16,543	$3,214	$13,329
Carmona-Harrison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 Cesar E Chavez Dr	Lubbock	79415	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-8400	593	37	15.8	93.8%	23 (3.9%)	61 (10.3%)	500 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	21.3	3967^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.1%		36.2	3023^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	34.9%	944									32.2	39.7	32.1				29.9	33.8	10.3				6.4
Ramirez Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	702 Ave T	Lubbock	79401	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-6500	467	37	12.6	48.0%	91 (19.5%)	20 (4.3%)	318 (68.1%)	15 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (4.3%)	84.4	594^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.3%		90.4	360^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.3%	234									69.5	73.0	69.5				62.7	73.0	64.4				27.1			$9,448	$1,215	$8,233
Bean Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	3001 Ave N	Lubbock	79411	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 219-5100	104	6	16.3	96.2%	2 (1.9%)	5 (4.8%)	97 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bean Elementary	Public	2-5	3001 Ave N	Lubbock	79411	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-5100	349	26	13.4	96.0%	3 (0.9%)	21 (6.0%)	322 (92.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	20.9	3986^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.7%		11.9	4400^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.3%	414	10.0	33.3	33.3	0.0	28.6		7.7		24.1	9.6	32.7				23.5	26.1	47.5				10.4			$10,257	$2,223	$8,033
Harwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Ave D	Lubbock	79404	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-5700	410	31	13.1	88.3%	11 (2.7%)	25 (6.1%)	370 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24.5	3784^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.1%		15.1	4278^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.9%	494	12.1	30.4	44.4	27.3	40.9	35.7	0.0		44.8	25.0	55.2				27.6	28.9	10.3				7.8			$11,264	$2,199	$9,064
McWhorter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2711 First	Lubbock	79415	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-6100	535	40	13.4	94.0%	13 (2.4%)	13 (2.4%)	492 (92.0%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (0.9%)	55.7	1824^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.0%		37.1	2973^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	36.0%	1149	46.7	31.6	87.5		11.1	66.7	37.5		50.0	50.0	51.9				33.8	42.9	56.3				34.0			$10,157	$1,878	$8,279

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