Kruse Elementary

Summary:

Kruse Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasadena, Texas, serving 446 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 562 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kruse Elementary stands out for its strong performance, particularly among English language learners, special education students, and economically disadvantaged students. The school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate of 56.86% is significantly higher than the Pasadena ISD (45.95%) and Texas state (48.85%) averages. Kruse's ELL students consistently perform better than their district and state counterparts, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools. The school's special education and economically disadvantaged students also outperform their peers at the district and state levels, ranking in the top 25-30% of Texas elementary schools.

Kruse Elementary's performance is particularly impressive given its high poverty rate, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's ability to support and educate a high-needs student population is a notable strength. Kruse also outperforms nearby L.F. Smith and Pomeroy Elementary schools in the Pasadena ISD, with its 3rd grade reading proficiency 10-15 percentage points higher.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 400 Park Ln
       Pasadena, TX  77506-2206


(713) 740-0624

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1388th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,923 Help


Students who attend Kruse Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    De Zavala Middle
    Jackson Intermediate
High:    Pasadena High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
African American:
4.5%
White:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Compare Details Kruse Elementary ranks better than 70.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.9%), African American (4.5%), White (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kruse Elementary is 12.2. 18 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kruse Elementary is $11,923. 19 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kruse Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.08 2118th 3465 38.9%
2005 71.20 924th 3475 73.4%
2006 54.59 1807th 3476 48.0%
2007 70.92 1011th 3724 72.9%
2008 70.25 1041st 3768 72.4%
2009 52.76 2096th 3884 46.0%
2010 49.67 2354th 3937 40.2%
2011 55.85 2080th 4095 49.2%
2012 41.13 2826th 4206 32.8%
2013 33.88 3207th 4221 24.0%
2014 50.60 2294th 4260 46.2%
2015 42.72 2710th 4320 37.3%
2016 46.95 2449th 4286 42.9%
2017 37.35 2695th 4329 37.7%
2018 41.10 2479th 4359 43.1%
2019 29.61 3367th 4479 24.8%
2021 22.66 3664th 4578 20.0%
2022 29.45 3400th 4581 25.8%
2023 48.35 2274th 4647 51.1%
2024 64.33 1388th 4675 70.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.07 835th 3226 74.1%
2019 32.18 2551st 3333 23.5%
2021 39.45 2111th 3446 38.7%
2022 56.72 1273rd 3487 63.5%
2023 65.89 877th 3556 75.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.01 3440th 3558 3.3%
2019 43.80 1813th 3684 50.8%
2021 33.34 2535th 3799 33.3%
2022 38.75 2359th 3952 40.3%
2023 60.31 1076th 4086 73.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.39 1683rd 4264 60.5%
2019 45.88 2364th 4309 45.1%
2021 33.91 3115th 4451 30.0%
2022 40.61 2787th 4477 37.7%
2023 63.70 1274th 4521 71.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.32 2788th 4306 35.3%
2019 26.41 3541st 4348 18.6%
2021 25.86 3464th 4499 23.0%
2022 31.40 3337th 4561 26.8%
2023 54.62 1876th 4588 59.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 2312th 3106 25.6%
2019 42.94 2293rd 3184 28.0%
2021 37.18 2158th 3006 28.2%
2022 60.05 1410th 2958 52.3%
2023 75.10 370th 2980 87.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.82 1206th 4240 71.6%
2019 53.77 1720th 4295 60.0%
2021 37.71 2746th 4331 36.6%
2022 46.97 2311th 4461 48.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.28 2296th 4319 46.8%
2019 34.84 3016th 4357 30.8%
2021 23.18 3646th 4498 18.9%
2022 28.40 3487th 4563 23.6%
2023 43.22 2558th 4585 44.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.87 1951st 2483 21.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kruse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.48 1966th 4168 52.8%
2019 33.59 3042nd 4188 27.4%
2021 26.74 3457th 4329 20.1%
2022 37.77 2900th 4376 33.7%
2023 54.77 1776th 4401 59.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Kruse Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 195 17 5 395 n/a n/a n/a 0 612
1989 164 16 6 392 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1990 166 16 4 507 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1991 214 12 3 565 4 n/a n/a 0 798
1992 222 19 4 630 1 n/a n/a 0 876
1993 166 19 6 558 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 119 18 4 582 1 n/a n/a 0 724
1995 102 16 2 651 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 102 16 2 651 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 94 9 1 703 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1998 90 11 1 752 1 n/a n/a 0 855
1999 72 8 1 748 1 n/a n/a 0 830
2000 73 7 2 708 1 n/a n/a 0 791
2001 59 3 3 708 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2002 39 7 2 689 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 39 7 2 689 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 35 9 1 701 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2005 41 6 1 703 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2006 29 5 0 632 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 39 12 1 641 2 n/a n/a 0 695
2008 28 5 2 626 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2009 36 8 2 689 3 n/a n/a 0 738
2010 32 7 6 704 1 n/a n/a 0 750
2011 30 4 1 716 0 1 0 0 752
2012 31 2 1 717 2 2 1 0 756
2013 20 5 0 718 0 2 1 0 746
2014 27 6 0 687 2 2 1 0 725
2015 21 15 0 667 1 2 1 0 707
2016 23 24 0 693 0 1 3 0 744
2017 12 24 0 600 0 1 2 0 639
2018 19 26 0 554 0 0 1 0 600
2019 13 14 0 514 2 0 3 0 546
2020 18 12 0 437 1 0 1 0 469
2021 18 11 0 447 1 0 1 0 478
2022 14 14 0 422 1 0 1 0 452
2023 15 20 0 410 1 0 0 0 446

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 Kruse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 35.0 17.4 n/a
1989 579 n/a n/a n/a
1990 693 35.0 19.8 n/a
1991 798 35.0 22.8 n/a
1992 876 47.8 18.3 75.7
1993 749 43.0 17.4 85.2
1994 724 39.0 18.6 80.5
1995 771 40.8 18.9 80
1996 771 40.8 18.9 80
1997 807 40.6 19.9 76.1
1998 855 44.8 19.1 75.7
1999 830 46.8 17.7 87.2
2000 791 42.9 18.4 83.3
2001 774 47.7 16.2 89.3
2002 738 41.4 17.8 92.1
2003 738 41.4 17.8 92.1
2004 746 43.9 17.0 93.3
2005 751 45.0 16.7 91.9
2006 667 42.5 15.7 91.2
2007 695 46.7 14.9 88.9
2008 662 42.8 15.5 88.4
2009 738 45.7 16.1 92.7
2010 750 44.8 16.7 94.5
2011 752 43.1 17.4 27.3
2012 756 43.3 17.4 94.2
2013 746 41.2 18.0 94.5
2014 725 41.0 17.6 91.3
2015 707 43.0 16.4 90.2
2016 744 43.0 17.3 89.9
2017 639 40.9 15.6 94.4
2018 600 39.0 15.3 88.5
2019 546 38.1 14.3 96.5
2020 469 37.0 12.6 93.2
2021 478 36.2 13.1 95.6
2022 452 36.2 12.4 94.9
2023 446 36.5 12.2 96.6

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 Kruse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 612 35.0 17.4 n/a
1989 579 n/a n/a n/a
1990 693 35.0 19.8 n/a
1991 798 35.0 22.8 n/a
1992 876 47.8 18.3 75.7
1993 749 43.0 17.4 85.2
1994 724 39.0 18.6 80.5
1995 771 40.8 18.9 80
1996 771 40.8 18.9 80
1997 807 40.6 19.9 76.1
1998 855 44.8 19.1 75.7
1999 830 46.8 17.7 87.2
2000 791 42.9 18.4 83.3
2001 774 47.7 16.2 89.3
2002 738 41.4 17.8 92.1
2003 738 41.4 17.8 92.1
2004 746 43.9 17.0 93.3
2005 751 45.0 16.7 91.9
2006 667 42.5 15.7 91.2
2007 695 46.7 14.9 88.9
2008 662 42.8 15.5 88.4
2009 738 45.7 16.1 92.7
2010 750 44.8 16.7 94.5
2011 752 43.1 17.4 27.3
2012 756 43.3 17.4 94.2
2013 746 41.2 18.0 94.5
2014 725 41.0 17.6 91.3
2015 707 43.0 16.4 90.2
2016 744 43.0 17.3 89.9
2017 639 40.9 15.6 94.4
2018 600 39.0 15.3 88.5
2019 546 38.1 14.3 96.5
2020 469 37.0 12.6 93.2
2021 478 36.2 13.1 95.6
2022 452 36.2 12.4 94.9
2023 446 36.5 12.2 96.6

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 Kruse Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,986 (18.5%) $8,778 (81.5%) $10,764
2020 $2,984 (24.9%) $8,983 (75.1%) $11,968
2021 $2,013 (16.9%) $9,909 (83.1%) $11,923

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kruse Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3367th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2274th of 4647 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kruse Elementary)3852
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kruse Elementary)4046
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Kruse Elementary)3536
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kruse Elementary)2444
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546446
 18.3%
African American1420
 42.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic514410
 20.2%
Pacific Islander00
White1315
 15.4%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.5%96.6%
 0.1%


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Kruse Elementary ranks 1388th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Kruse Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Kruse Elementary.

Students who attend Kruse Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : De Zavala Middle
Middle : Jackson Intermediate
High : Pasadena High School


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