Neches Elementary

Summary:

Neches Elementary is a public elementary school in Palestine, Texas, serving 170 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Palestine Independent School District, which is ranked 155 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Neches Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with several grade levels scoring above the state and district averages on STAAR tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 6th-grade students at Neches Elementary scored 70.37% proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 54.45%. The school has also demonstrated impressive results for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In 2021-2022, Hispanic students at Neches Elementary ranked in the top 165 out of 4,376 Texas elementary schools in STAAR Reading, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Neches Elementary outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Slocum Pk - 8 and Frankston Elementary, which also demonstrate strong performance, the school's consistent academic achievement, low dropout rates, and higher per-student spending suggest a well-resourced and effective educational program. By learning from the strengths of these neighboring high-performing schools, Neches Elementary can continue to enhance its offerings and support the success of all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3055 Fm 2574
       Palestine, TX  75803


(903) 584-3401

District: Neches Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2133rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,832 Help


Students who attend Neches Elementary usually attend:

High:    Neches High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Hispanic:
12.2%
African American:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Neches Elementary ranks better than 54.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Neches Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.99. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), Hispanic (12.2%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Neches Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Neches Elementary is $10,832.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Neches Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Neches Elementary 2133rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Neches Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Neches Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Neches Independent School District (Isd) 155th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Neches Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.84 1145th 3465 67.0%
2005 73.27 795th 3475 77.1%
2006 79.78 427th 3476 87.7%
2007 76.24 676th 3724 81.8%
2008 52.92 2042nd 3768 45.8%
2009 63.13 1536th 3884 60.5%
2010 57.00 1958th 3937 50.3%
2011 69.75 1200th 4095 70.7%
2012 88.26 290th 4206 93.1%
2013 88.19 292nd 4221 93.1%
2014 77.27 848th 4260 80.1%
2015 49.62 2356th 4320 45.5%
2016 66.22 1462nd 4286 65.9%
2017 71.78 991st 4329 77.1%
2018 55.71 1699th 4359 61.0%
2019 48.27 2142nd 4479 52.2%
2021 57.21 1663rd 4578 63.7%
2022 79.03 797th 4581 82.6%
2023 56.08 1815th 4647 60.9%
2024 50.43 2133rd 4675 54.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.94 1506th 4264 64.7%
2019 42.39 2618th 4309 39.2%
2021 72.53 729th 4451 83.6%
2022 71.81 806th 4477 82.0%
2023 53.42 1946th 4521 57.0%
2024 46.66 2422nd 4560 46.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.86 2121st 4306 50.7%
2019 53.25 1866th 4348 57.1%
2021 52.87 1865th 4499 58.5%
2022 69.64 1110th 4561 75.7%
2023 55.16 1842nd 4588 59.9%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.75 1702nd 4240 59.9%
2019 38.55 2774th 4295 35.4%
2021 46.02 2113th 4331 51.2%
2022 64.58 1146th 4461 74.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.29 1359th 4319 68.5%
2019 43.54 2427th 4357 44.3%
2021 59.53 1514th 4498 66.3%
2022 81.24 658th 4563 85.6%
2023 55.61 1825th 4585 60.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.49 318th 2444 87.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.01 3047th 4168 26.9%
2019 32.07 3152nd 4188 24.7%
2021 90.32 214th 4329 95.1%
2022 91.73 165th 4376 96.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.23 1972nd 3127 36.9%
2019 41.35 1981st 3142 37.0%
2021 32.63 2237th 3082 27.4%
2022 66.32 932nd 3082 69.8%
2023 39.99 2013th 3106 35.2%
2024 27.69 2485th 3078 19.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Neches Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.99 273rd 1803 84.9%
2011 64.67 620th 1895 67.3%
2012 63.76 660th 1951 66.2%
2013 77.32 311th 1973 84.2%
2014 86.07 139th 1987 93.0%
2015 74.96 403rd 2043 80.3%
2016 68.33 593rd 1987 70.2%
2017 78.03 304th 2027 85.0%
2018 71.51 440th 2080 78.8%
2019 65.09 583rd 2193 73.4%
2021 79.33 323rd 2252 85.7%
2022 87.99 163rd 2254 92.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.35 14th 1597 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.53 441st 2039 78.4%
2019 69.09 405th 2073 80.5%
2021 74.78 287th 2172 86.8%
2022 85.92 144th 2220 93.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.87 347th 2008 82.7%
2019 62.95 613th 2047 70.1%
2021 81.13 274th 2151 87.3%
2022 85.67 203rd 2221 90.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.29 1356th 2008 32.5%
2019 33.65 1449th 2058 29.6%
2021 79.47 172nd 2118 91.9%
2022 83.12 166th 2182 92.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.09 759th 2030 62.6%
2019 62.91 599th 2069 71.0%
2021 70.59 474th 2168 78.1%
2022 87.73 168th 2228 92.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Neches Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.98 548th 1673 67.2%
2019 56.73 655th 1684 61.1%
2021 62.45 536th 1700 68.5%
2022 73.61 331st 1723 80.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Neches Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 96 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1990 95 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1991 123 16 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1992 118 19 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 141
1993 123 17 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 143 18 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1995 146 19 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1996 146 19 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1997 164 22 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1998 157 21 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1999 156 30 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2000 152 24 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2001 141 22 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 126 21 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 126 21 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 124 27 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 151 20 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2006 160 12 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 185 20 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 181 18 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2009 184 18 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2010 241 17 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 228 23 1 28 0 0 6 0 286
2012 234 21 2 34 0 0 5 0 296
2013 230 16 1 31 0 0 4 0 282
2014 220 16 1 28 0 0 4 0 269
2015 200 22 0 31 0 0 3 0 256
2016 209 21 2 34 0 0 4 0 270
2017 205 21 0 37 1 0 6 0 270
2018 194 18 0 37 1 0 5 0 255
2019 185 23 0 38 1 0 12 0 259
2020 180 18 0 33 2 0 9 0 242
2021 179 18 1 35 1 0 10 0 244
2022 176 19 1 34 1 0 8 0 239
2023 130 13 1 21 1 0 4 0 170
2024 136 15 1 22 0 0 6 0 180

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 Neches Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 117 n/a n/a n/a
1990 115 10.0 11.5 n/a
1991 142 10.1 14.0 n/a
1992 141 11.4 12.3 42.6
1993 144 12.0 12.0 44.4
1994 169 13.4 12.6 36.1
1995 170 15.0 11.3 37.6
1996 170 15.0 11.3 37.6
1997 190 15.3 12.4 42.6
1998 185 16.0 11.6 36.2
1999 191 15.6 12.2 44
2000 180 15.7 11.5 40.6
2001 169 13.3 12.7 39.1
2002 159 11.1 14.3 49.1
2003 159 11.1 14.3 49.1
2004 157 11.9 13.2 43.3
2005 177 14.0 12.6 36.7
2006 182 14.4 12.6 40.1
2007 215 16.2 13.3 38.1
2008 216 17.1 12.6 37
2009 227 16.1 14.0 38.3
2010 290 19.7 14.6 44.5
2011 286 22.8 12.5 41.6
2012 296 22.6 13.0 40.9
2013 282 23.0 12.2 43.6
2014 269 23.5 11.4 38.3
2015 256 23.0 11.1 42.2
2016 270 23.0 11.7 42.6
2017 270 24.1 11.1 46.3
2018 255 22.5 11.3 50.6
2019 259 22.3 11.6 52.1
2020 242 22.8 10.6 50.8
2021 244 23.0 10.5 53.3
2022 239 21.5 11.1 56.5
2023 170 14.4 11.8 63.5
2024 180 15.4 11.6 52.8

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 Neches Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 117 n/a n/a n/a
1990 115 10.0 11.5 n/a
1991 142 10.1 14.0 n/a
1992 141 11.4 12.3 42.6
1993 144 12.0 12.0 44.4
1994 169 13.4 12.6 36.1
1995 170 15.0 11.3 37.6
1996 170 15.0 11.3 37.6
1997 190 15.3 12.4 42.6
1998 185 16.0 11.6 36.2
1999 191 15.6 12.2 44
2000 180 15.7 11.5 40.6
2001 169 13.3 12.7 39.1
2002 159 11.1 14.3 49.1
2003 159 11.1 14.3 49.1
2004 157 11.9 13.2 43.3
2005 177 14.0 12.6 36.7
2006 182 14.4 12.6 40.1
2007 215 16.2 13.3 38.1
2008 216 17.1 12.6 37
2009 227 16.1 14.0 38.3
2010 290 19.7 14.6 44.5
2011 286 22.8 12.5 41.6
2012 296 22.6 13.0 40.9
2013 282 23.0 12.2 43.6
2014 269 23.5 11.4 38.3
2015 256 23.0 11.1 42.2
2016 270 23.0 11.7 42.6
2017 270 24.1 11.1 46.3
2018 255 22.5 11.3 50.6
2019 259 22.3 11.6 52.1
2020 242 22.8 10.6 50.8
2021 244 23.0 10.5 53.3
2022 239 21.5 11.1 56.5
2023 170 14.4 11.8 63.5
2024 180 15.4 11.6 52.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Neches Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,233 (13.3%) $8,023 (86.7%) $9,257
2020 $1,140 (10.4%) $9,855 (89.6%) $10,995
2021 $1,252 (11.6%) $9,580 (88.4%) $10,832

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Neches Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2142nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1815th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.8%
Ranks 583rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 163rd of 2254 Middle schools
 19.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Neches Elementary)3237
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))3237
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neches Elementary)2842
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Neches Independent School District (Isd))2842
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Neches Elementary)3245
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))3245
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Neches Elementary)3645
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Neches Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Neches Elementary)6765
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))6765
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neches Elementary)6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Neches Independent School District (Isd))6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Neches Elementary)4230
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Neches Independent School District (Isd))4230
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Neches Elementary)3663
 27%
   6th Grade Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))3663
 27%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Neches Elementary)7950
 29%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Neches Independent School District (Isd))7950
 29%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Neches Elementary)5857
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))5857
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4754
 7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Neches Elementary)5871
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Neches Independent School District (Isd))5871
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Neches Elementary)4776
 29%
   8th Grade Reading (Neches Independent School District (Isd))4776
 29%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Neches Elementary)6676
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Neches Independent School District (Isd))6676
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5538
 17%
8th Grade Science (Neches Elementary)6868
   8th Grade Science (Neches Independent School District (Isd))6868
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4943
 6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Neches Elementary)3248
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Neches Independent School District (Isd))3248
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3529
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259170
 34.4%
African American2313
 43.5%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic3821
 44.7%
Pacific Islander00
White185130
 29.7%
Two or More Races124
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%63.5%
 11.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Neches Elementary.

Neches Elementary ranks 2133rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Neches Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Neches High School

Students at Neches Elementary are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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