Is Nocona Elementary a good school?

Nocona Elementary ranks 2064 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nocona Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Nocona Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Nocona Elementary?

Students at Nocona Elementary are 64% White, 30% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Nocona Elementary attend?

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

Nocona Elementary

Summary:

Nocona Elementary is a public elementary school serving 366 students in grades PK-5 in Nocona, Texas. It is part of the Nocona Independent School District, which is ranked 412 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Nocona Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance with gifted and talented students, ranking 86 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools in this category and earning a 5-star rating. The school also excels in 5th grade science proficiency, with 45.9% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.29%. However, the school serves a diverse population, with 59.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the need for targeted support for economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, Nocona Elementary generally performs better than Bowie Intermediate and Bowie Elementary, which are part of the Bowie Independent School District. However, Saint Jo Elementary, which is part of the Saint Jo Independent School District, has outperformed Nocona Elementary in several subject areas. Nocona Elementary's performance has also been inconsistent across different student subgroups, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

300 Montague Hwy
Nocona, TX 76255-2629

(940) 825-3151

District: Nocona Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2064^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,911

Students who attend Nocona Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Nocona Middle
High:	Nocona High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 366

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

Hispanic:

30.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nocona Elementary ranks better than 55.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (30.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nocona Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Nocona Elementary employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nocona Elementary is $10,911.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Nocona Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Nocona Independent School District (Isd) 412^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nocona Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	68.80	1047^th	3465	69.8%
2005	64.49	1288^th	3475	62.9%
2006	66.58	1202^nd	3476	65.4%
2007	75.23	742^nd	3724	80.1%
2008	70.48	1026^th	3768	72.8%
2009	62.38	1589^th	3884	59.1%
2010	66.07	1391^st	3937	64.7%
2011	52.42	2267^th	4095	44.6%
2012	43.12	2707^th	4206	35.6%
2013	44.42	2625^th	4221	37.8%
2014	58.74	1841^st	4260	56.8%
2015	50.70	2283^rd	4320	47.2%
2016	64.84	1533^rd	4286	64.2%
2017	35.19	2837^th	4329	34.5%
2018	38.57	2648^th	4359	39.3%
2019	36.45	2918^th	4479	34.9%
2021	52.32	1920^th	4578	58.1%
2022	62.32	1505^th	4581	67.1%
2023	70.42	1149^th	4647	75.3%
2024	51.57	2064^th	4675	55.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.22	876^th	961	8.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.73	2674^th	3226	17.1%
2019	30.99	2621^st	3333	21.4%
2021	45.62	1724^th	3446	50.0%
2022	44.45	1974^th	3487	43.4%
2023	59.06	1214^th	3556	65.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.98	2919^th	3558	18.0%
2019	39.97	2063^rd	3684	44.0%
2021	31.64	2675^th	3799	29.6%
2022	40.54	2241^st	3952	43.3%
2023	56.75	1256^th	4086	69.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.53	3636^th	4264	14.7%
2019	33.61	3230^th	4309	25.0%
2021	47.65	2200^th	4451	50.6%
2022	53.69	1906^th	4477	57.4%
2023	65.52	1155^th	4521	74.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.15	2425^th	4306	43.7%
2019	39.20	2726^th	4348	37.3%
2021	54.99	1750^th	4499	61.1%
2022	60.92	1527^th	4561	66.5%
2023	71.03	1057^th	4588	77.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.11	2065^th	3106	33.5%
2019	56.13	1733^rd	3184	45.6%
2021	56.14	1553^rd	3006	48.3%
2022	67.97	912^th	2958	69.2%
2023	76.96	86^th	2980	97.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.52	3536^th	4240	16.6%
2019	39.70	2696^th	4295	37.2%
2021	50.61	1789^th	4331	58.7%
2022	57.33	1586^th	4461	64.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.89	2849^th	4319	34.0%
2019	35.34	2967^th	4357	31.9%
2021	50.56	1952^nd	4498	56.6%
2022	59.60	1622^nd	4563	64.5%
2023	67.10	1247^th	4585	72.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.37	2823^rd	4168	32.3%
2019	23.26	3666^th	4188	12.5%
2021	57.12	1500^th	4329	65.3%
2022	55.56	1722^nd	4376	60.6%
2023	68.24	1023^rd	4401	76.8%

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Rank History for White students at Nocona Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.94	2651^st	3127	15.2%
2019	31.22	2394^th	3142	23.8%
2021	34.33	2178^th	3082	29.3%
2022	48.34	1664^th	3082	46.0%
2023	54.11	1441^st	3106	53.6%

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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 Nocona Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	309	0	2	28	2	n/a	n/a	341
1990	299	0	2	38	2	n/a	n/a	341
1991	312	0	2	38	3	n/a	n/a	355
1992	319	0	1	42	3	n/a	n/a	365
1993	319	0	0	60	4	n/a	n/a	383
1994	309	0	0	66	4	n/a	n/a	379
1995	307	0	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	368
1996	307	0	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	368
1997	303	0	0	64	1	n/a	n/a	368
1998	333	0	1	71	1	n/a	n/a	406
1999	317	0	2	71	2	n/a	n/a	392
2000	318	0	2	69	3	n/a	n/a	392
2001	316	0	4	64	3	n/a	n/a	387
2002	332	1	3	58	10	n/a	n/a	404
2003	332	1	3	58	10	n/a	n/a	404
2004	310	1	3	73	9	n/a	n/a	396
2005	328	1	3	88	2	n/a	n/a	422
2006	354	2	0	80	4	n/a	n/a	440
2007	356	3	0	101	3	n/a	n/a	463
2008	332	4	1	111	8	n/a	n/a	456
2009	331	4	1	114	6	n/a	n/a	456
2010	294	4	3	102	5	n/a	n/a	408
2011	272	0	3	124	6	1	13	419
2012	251	1	3	134	5	1	8	403
2013	256	2	1	145	5	1	9	419
2014	259	3	1	136	1	1	10	411
2015	252	2	1	137	1	0	11	404
2016	233	5	0	131	2	0	11	382
2017	231	5	0	141	3	0	12	392
2018	212	6	1	125	0	0	16	360
2019	203	3	1	123	0	0	13	343
2020	225	3	1	140	1	0	15	385
2021	225	3	1	119	1	0	18	367
2022	237	2	4	108	0	0	17	368
2023	235	4	3	111	0	0	13	366

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 Nocona Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	341	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	341	21.0	16.2	n/a
1991	355	20.9	16.9	n/a
1992	365	23.4	15.5	47.9
1993	383	26.0	14.7	61.6
1994	379	25.5	14.9	51.7
1995	368	25.6	14.4	49.5
1996	368	25.6	14.4	49.5
1997	368	26.1	14.1	53.5
1998	406	27.2	14.9	48.5
1999	392	27.6	14.2	62.2
2000	392	29.6	13.2	67.1
2001	387	27.9	13.9	68.7
2002	404	31.7	12.7	55.2
2003	404	31.7	12.7	55.2
2004	396	31.6	12.5	57.6
2005	422	33.7	12.5	57.1
2006	440	33.1	13.3	60.5
2007	463	34.0	13.6	59.8
2008	456	33.6	13.6	59
2009	456	35.4	12.9	55
2010	408	34.3	11.8	62.5
2011	419	30.7	13.6	65.4
2012	403	30.4	13.2	63.3
2013	419	30.1	13.8	63.2
2014	411	28.3	14.5	65
2015	404	31.0	13.0	65.1
2016	382	29.0	13.1	70.7
2017	392	29.1	13.4	70.7
2018	360	30.4	11.8	70.6
2019	343	28.1	12.1	74.9
2020	385	30.1	12.7	70.1
2021	367	30.1	12.1	64.3
2022	368	29.0	12.6	64.1
2023	366	30.0	12.2	59

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 Nocona Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	341	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	341	21.0	16.2	n/a
1991	355	20.9	16.9	n/a
1992	365	23.4	15.5	47.9
1993	383	26.0	14.7	61.6
1994	379	25.5	14.9	51.7
1995	368	25.6	14.4	49.5
1996	368	25.6	14.4	49.5
1997	368	26.1	14.1	53.5
1998	406	27.2	14.9	48.5
1999	392	27.6	14.2	62.2
2000	392	29.6	13.2	67.1
2001	387	27.9	13.9	68.7
2002	404	31.7	12.7	55.2
2003	404	31.7	12.7	55.2
2004	396	31.6	12.5	57.6
2005	422	33.7	12.5	57.1
2006	440	33.1	13.3	60.5
2007	463	34.0	13.6	59.8
2008	456	33.6	13.6	59
2009	456	35.4	12.9	55
2010	408	34.3	11.8	62.5
2011	419	30.7	13.6	65.4
2012	403	30.4	13.2	63.3
2013	419	30.1	13.8	63.2
2014	411	28.3	14.5	65
2015	404	31.0	13.0	65.1
2016	382	29.0	13.1	70.7
2017	392	29.1	13.4	70.7
2018	360	30.4	11.8	70.6
2019	343	28.1	12.1	74.9
2020	385	30.1	12.7	70.1
2021	367	30.1	12.1	64.3
2022	368	29.0	12.6	64.1
2023	366	30.0	12.2	59

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 Nocona Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,351 (22.3%)	$8,208 (77.7%)	$10,560
2020	$2,579 (26.0%)	$7,323 (74.0%)	$9,901
2021	$2,520 (23.1%)	$8,391 (76.9%)	$10,911

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nocona Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2918^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1149^th of 4647 Elementary schools	40.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nocona Elementary)	36	38	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Nocona Independent School District (Isd))	36	38	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nocona Elementary)	34	36	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nocona Independent School District (Isd))	34	36	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Nocona Elementary)	24	65	41%
4th Grade Reading (Nocona Independent School District (Isd))	24	65	41%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nocona Elementary)	37	71	34%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nocona Independent School District (Isd))	37	71	34%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Nocona Elementary)	35	67	32%
5th Grade Reading (Nocona Independent School District (Isd))	35	67	32%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nocona Elementary)	58	61	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nocona Independent School District (Isd))	58	61	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Nocona Elementary)	49	49
5th Grade Science (Nocona Independent School District (Isd))	49	49
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	343	366	6.7%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	123	111	9.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	203	235	15.8%
Two or More Races	13	13
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.9%	59%	15.9%

Schools Near Nocona Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
Nocona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Montague Hwy	Nocona	76255	Montague County	Nocona Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 825-3151	366	30	12.2	59.0%	235 (64.2%)	4 (1.1%)	111 (30.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	51.6	2064^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.9%		70.4	1149^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.3%	915	40.3	45.5	52.5				30.7	47.7	44.3				45.9			$10,911	$2,520	$8,391
Montague Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	8020 Hwy 175	Montague	76251	Montague County	Montague Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 894-2811	151	11	13.7	47.7%	123 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (13.2%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	68.1	1198^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.4%		74	1011^th of 4647 public elementary schools	78.2%	187	80.8	40.0	47.4	56.3	57.1	62.5	55.6	43.8	79.0	60.0	78.6	75.0	22.2	50.0	62.5	$9,989	$1,926	$8,063
Saint Jo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	206 W Evans St	Saint Jo	76265	Montague County	Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 995-2541	196	15	12.9	43.9%	171 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	60.2	1578^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.2%		75.6	934^th of 4647 public elementary schools	79.9%	644	50.0	35.3	70.6	72.7			36.4	29.4	47.1	72.7			29.4			$9,930	$1,139	$8,791
Bowie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	405 Lovers Ln	Bowie	76230	Montague County	Bowie Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(940) 689-2901	422	36	11.7	65.4%	310 (73.5%)	5 (1.2%)	94 (22.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Bowie Intermediate	Public	3-5	800 N Mill St	Bowie	76230	Montague County	Bowie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 689-2895	362	28	12.9	59.9%	271 (74.9%)	3 (0.8%)	69 (19.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	34.8	3135^th of 4675 public elementary schools	32.9%		30.6	3365^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.6%	230	29.4	40.5	43.4				31.0	47.8	35.7				18.3			$9,616	$1,416	$8,200

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Impact of COVID-19 on Nocona Elementary

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Schools Near Nocona Elementary