Is Tool Elementary a good school?

Tool Elementary ranks 1359 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tool Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 246 students attended Tool Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Tool Elementary?

Students at Tool Elementary are 74% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Tool Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tool Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Malakoff Middle High : Malakoff High School

Tool Elementary

Summary:

Tool Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Malakoff Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with a student population of 267 that is predominantly White (75.28%).

Tool Elementary has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in STAAR test scores, with its 4th-grade reading proficiency rate at 76.09% compared to the district's 63.72% and the state's 50.66%. The school has also shown exceptional performance in serving its special education students, ranking 346 out of 3,952 Texas elementary schools in this area. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds (80.52%), Tool Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools for this student group.

While Tool Elementary's overall academic performance is strong, there are some concerning achievement gaps between racial subgroups, with the school's White students ranking in the bottom 50% of Texas elementary schools and its Hispanic students ranking in the bottom 25%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lakeview Elementary in the Mabank ISD, Tool Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1201 S Tool Dr
Tool, TX 75143

(903) 432-2637

District: Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1359^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,398

Students who attend Tool Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Malakoff Middle
High:	Malakoff High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.0%

Hispanic:

19.9%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tool Elementary ranks better than 70.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74%), Hispanic (19.9%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tool Elementary is 10.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tool Elementary is $11,398.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tool Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tool Elementary 1359^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tool Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Malakoff Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Malakoff Independent School District (Isd) 272^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2009	65.55	1392^nd	3884	64.2%
2010	65.07	1468^th	3937	62.7%
2011	69.17	1239^th	4095	69.7%
2012	73.55	958^th	4206	77.2%
2013	86.45	370^th	4221	91.2%
2014	90.99	150^th	4260	96.5%
2015	89.56	230^th	4320	94.7%
2016	90.80	169^th	4286	96.1%
2017	84.13	575^th	4329	86.7%
2018	98.17	55^th	4359	98.7%
2019	83.81	561^st	4479	87.5%
2021	66.77	1270^th	4578	72.3%
2022	70.28	1138^th	4581	75.2%
2023	69.31	1196^th	4647	74.3%
2024	64.71	1359^th	4675	70.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.55	2154^th	3638	40.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	61.71	864^th	3799	77.3%
2022	80.99	346^th	3952	91.2%
2024	45.43	2183^rd	4261	48.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.70	7^th	4264	99.8%
2019	86.79	220^th	4309	94.9%
2021	64.48	1155^th	4451	74.1%
2022	71.54	821^st	4477	81.7%
2023	70.82	859^th	4521	81.0%
2024	65.35	1179^th	4560	74.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	95.99	104^th	4306	97.6%
2019	82.16	552^nd	4348	87.3%
2021	65.39	1253^rd	4499	72.1%
2022	59.25	1596^th	4561	65.0%
2023	68.48	1160^th	4588	74.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.94	4^th	4240	99.9%
2019	94.22	79^th	4295	98.2%
2021	70.06	741^st	4331	82.9%
2022	68.50	912^th	4461	79.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	97.42	68^th	4319	98.4%
2019	82.30	574^th	4357	86.8%
2021	66.09	1238^th	4498	72.5%
2022	77.49	810^th	4563	82.2%
2023	65.78	1318^th	4585	71.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.81	1703^rd	4329	60.7%
2022	66.67	1077^th	4376	75.4%
2023	62.16	1357^th	4401	69.2%
2024	51.93	1979^th	4431	55.3%

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Rank History for White students at Tool Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	94.87	38^th	3127	98.8%
2019	71.56	718^th	3142	77.1%
2021	46.83	1616^th	3082	47.6%
2022	49.28	1615^th	3082	47.6%
2023	49.13	1654^th	3106	46.7%
2024	51.44	1537^th	3078	50.1%

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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 Tool Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	192	2	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	215
2009	215	3	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	237
2010	202	6	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	225
2011	207	5	0	26	1	0	0	239
2012	228	5	0	27	1	0	2	263
2013	196	4	0	26	1	0	2	229
2014	202	5	0	23	1	0	3	234
2015	167	4	0	22	0	0	6	199
2016	180	3	0	18	0	0	5	206
2017	190	3	0	21	0	0	8	222
2018	190	3	0	23	0	1	7	224
2019	175	5	0	25	0	1	7	213
2020	194	9	1	33	0	2	6	245
2021	195	7	0	39	2	1	3	247
2022	188	6	0	42	0	1	8	245
2023	201	6	2	50	0	0	8	267
2024	182	6	3	49	0	0	6	246

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 Tool Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	215	17.0	12.6	72.6
2009	237	17.3	13.7	70.5
2010	225	18.4	12.2	71.1
2011	239	18.0	13.2	74.5
2012	263	17.0	15.4	72.2
2013	229	17.0	13.4	72.5
2014	234	16.9	13.7	71.8
2015	199	16.0	12.4	79.9
2016	206	17.0	12.1	76.7
2017	222	16.0	13.8	81.5
2018	224	16.0	14.0	81.3
2019	213	16.5	12.8	72.3
2020	245	17.5	13.9	76.7
2021	247	19.5	12.6	76.9
2022	245	21.5	11.3	72.7
2023	267	23.6	11.3	80.5
2024	246	24.0	10.2	79.3

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 Tool Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	215	17.0	12.6	72.6
2009	237	17.3	13.7	70.5
2010	225	18.4	12.2	71.1
2011	239	18.0	13.2	74.5
2012	263	17.0	15.4	72.2
2013	229	17.0	13.4	72.5
2014	234	16.9	13.7	71.8
2015	199	16.0	12.4	79.9
2016	206	17.0	12.1	76.7
2017	222	16.0	13.8	81.5
2018	224	16.0	14.0	81.3
2019	213	16.5	12.8	72.3
2020	245	17.5	13.9	76.7
2021	247	19.5	12.6	76.9
2022	245	21.5	11.3	72.7
2023	267	23.6	11.3	80.5
2024	246	24.0	10.2	79.3

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 Tool Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,282 (12.8%)	$8,750 (87.2%)	$10,032
2020	$1,428 (15.1%)	$8,056 (84.9%)	$9,484
2021	$2,169 (19.0%)	$9,229 (81.0%)	$11,398

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tool 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 561^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1196^th of 4647 Elementary schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tool Elementary)	82	54	28%
3rd Grade Reading (Malakoff Independent School District (Isd))	68	62	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tool Elementary)	64	60	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Malakoff Independent School District (Isd))	74	59	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Tool Elementary)	81	66	15%
4th Grade Reading (Malakoff Independent School District (Isd))	69	48	21%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tool Elementary)	39	72	33%
4th Grade Mathematics (Malakoff Independent School District (Isd))	51	51
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Tool Elementary)	87	67	20%
5th Grade Reading (Malakoff Independent School District (Isd))	84	74	10%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tool Elementary)	73	54	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Malakoff Independent School District (Isd))	88	63	25%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Tool Elementary)	55	18	37%
5th Grade Science (Malakoff Independent School District (Isd))	76	43	33%
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	213	267	25.4%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	25	50	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	175	201	14.9%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.3%	80.5%	8.2%

Schools Near Tool Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (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 Mathematics 3rd 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
Tool Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 S Tool Dr	Tool	75143	Kaufman County	Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 432-2637	246	24	10.2	79.3%	182 (74.0%)	6 (2.4%)	49 (19.9%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	64.7	1359^th of 4675 public elementary schools	70.9%		69.3	1196^th of 4647 public elementary schools	74.3%	163			59.5	76.1	52.6	33.3	67.4	52.6	15.8	$11,398	$2,169	$9,229
Lakeview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	306 Harbor Point Rd	Gun Barrel City	75156	Henderson County	Mabank Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 880-1360	470	31	15.1	74.3%	301 (64.0%)	8 (1.7%)	126 (26.8%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (5.3%)	67.8	1209^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.1%		68.6	1223^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	73.7%	14			54.8	55.2		56.2	46.0			$9,799	$1,419	$8,380
Southside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	109 Paschal Blvd	Mabank	75147	Kaufman County	Mabank Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 880-1340	493	30	16.4	80.7%	302 (61.3%)	8 (1.6%)	136 (27.6%)	10 (2.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.5%)	29.7	3456^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.1%		39.3	2848^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.7%	608			27.9	33.9		33.8	38.0			$8,320	$1,504	$6,815
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	19119 E Us Hwy 175	Mabank	75147	Kaufman County	Mabank Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 880-1380	711	45	15.6	67.9%	501 (70.5%)	24 (3.4%)	152 (21.4%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	48.2	2266^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.5%		59	1656^th of 4647 public elementary schools	64.4%	610			41.2	41.8		34.8	56.4			$9,247	$1,838	$7,408
Eustace Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	211 W Henderson St	Eustace	75124	Henderson County	Eustace Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 425-5191	461	30	15.4	78.3%	367 (79.6%)	4 (0.9%)	71 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)								(n/a)										$10,765	$2,279	$8,486
Eustace Intermediate	Public	3-5	205 W Henderson St	Eustace	75124	Henderson County	Eustace Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 425-5181	374	28	13.3	71.9%	278 (74.3%)	4 (1.1%)	75 (20.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	71.2	1080^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.9%		60.7	1570^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.2%	490			56.2	65.0	57.4	44.6	70.3	60.0	25.2	$9,924	$1,608	$8,316
Malakoff Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 N Terry	Malakoff	75148	Henderson County	Malakoff Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 489-1964	462	32	14.2	77.3%	256 (55.4%)	60 (13.0%)	120 (26.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.3%)	68.3	1191^st of 4675 public elementary schools	74.5%		74.3	994^th of 4647 public elementary schools	78.6%	197			73.9	55.2	44.8	48.5	52.2	58.2	34.3	$11,691	$2,068	$9,624
Kemp Intermediate	Public	3-5	101 Old Us 40	Kemp	75143	Kaufman County	Kemp Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 498-1403	429	34	12.7	79.5%	220 (51.3%)	8 (1.9%)	183 (42.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	36.9	2999^th of 4675 public elementary schools	35.9%		43.2	2598^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.1%	401	0.0	0.0	41.6	33.3	42.0	30.7	42.2	46.7	18.1	$10,510	$1,611	$8,899
Kemp Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	601 E 8th St	Kemp	75143	Kaufman County	Kemp Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 498-5001	556	34	16.2	79.9%	272 (48.9%)	15 (2.7%)	233 (41.9%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.0%)								(n/a)										$10,082	$2,039	$8,043
Rice Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1500 SW McKinney	Rice	75155	Navarro County	Rice Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 326-4151	441	26	16.9	81.4%	88 (20.0%)	8 (1.8%)	336 (76.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	55.2	1857^th of 4675 public elementary schools	60.3%		48.6	2260^th of 4647 public elementary schools	51.4%	403			48.8	52.6		33.3	52.0			$9,119	$1,075	$8,044

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