H C Carleston Elementary

Summary:

H C Carleston Elementary is a public elementary school in Pearland, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Pearland Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 13.19% White, 24.33% African American, 57.11% Hispanic, 2.56% Asian, and 2.56% two or more races.

While H C Carleston Elementary is part of a highly-ranked school district, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across most grade levels and subjects. The school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades range from 30.77% to 44.44%, significantly lower than the Pearland ISD and Texas state averages. Additionally, the school's ranking has declined in recent years, from a 4-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. This trend suggests the need for the school and district to address the factors contributing to the decline and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools in the Pearland ISD, such as Shadycrest Elementary, C J Harris Elementary, and Barbara Cockrell Elementary, H C Carleston Elementary generally underperforms in academic achievement, school rankings, and student subgroup performance. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates on STAAR assessments, higher statewide rankings, and serve a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at H C Carleston Elementary, particularly for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and economically disadvantaged students, highlight the need for the school and district to focus on equity and addressing these achievement disparities.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3010 Harkey Rd
       Pearland, TX  77584


(281) 412-1412

District: Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2735th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,520 Help


Students who attend H C Carleston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pearland J H South
    Sam Jamison Middle
High:    Pearland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.1%
African American:
24.3%
White:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details H C Carleston Elementary ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at H C Carleston Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.1%), African American (24.3%), White (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at H C Carleston Elementary is 15.1, which is the 5th best among 11 elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at H C Carleston Elementary is $10,520, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

H C Carleston Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pearland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pearland Independent School District (Isd) 111th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for H C Carleston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.36 610th 3465 82.4%
2005 75.74 661st 3475 81.0%
2006 80.78 362nd 3476 89.6%
2007 76.16 686th 3724 81.6%
2008 54.63 1954th 3768 48.1%
2009 59.98 1711th 3884 55.9%
2010 71.50 1019th 3937 74.1%
2011 63.90 1574th 4095 61.6%
2012 43.77 2667th 4206 36.6%
2013 63.81 1513th 4221 64.2%
2014 64.01 1539th 4260 63.9%
2015 65.25 1504th 4320 65.2%
2016 77.10 890th 4286 79.2%
2017 62.60 1356th 4329 68.7%
2018 41.94 2424th 4359 44.4%
2019 50.04 2047th 4479 54.3%
2021 57.60 1638th 4578 64.2%
2022 56.27 1793rd 4581 60.9%
2023 37.24 2967th 4647 36.2%
2024 41.40 2735th 4675 41.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.98 432nd 961 55.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 1766th 3226 45.3%
2019 50.44 1541st 3333 53.8%
2021 62.91 876th 3446 74.6%
2022 45.55 1910th 3487 45.2%
2023 43.35 2057th 3556 42.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.92 1957th 3558 45.0%
2019 36.23 2332nd 3684 36.7%
2021 43.33 1801st 3799 52.6%
2022 31.85 2880th 3952 27.1%
2023 47.00 1820th 4086 55.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.06 2769th 4264 35.1%
2019 42.74 2583rd 4309 40.1%
2021 48.57 2131st 4451 52.1%
2022 49.91 2150th 4477 52.0%
2023 31.97 3397th 4521 24.9%
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Rank History for Female students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.04 2360th 4306 45.2%
2019 57.44 1634th 4348 62.4%
2021 52.81 1870th 4499 58.4%
2022 56.67 1739th 4561 61.9%
2023 37.48 2947th 4588 35.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.41 1578th 3006 47.5%
2023 75.15 301st 2980 89.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.58 2399th 4240 43.4%
2019 63.19 1149th 4295 73.2%
2021 71.06 684th 4331 84.2%
2022 53.57 1847th 4461 58.6%
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Rank History for Male students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 2611th 4319 39.5%
2019 45.59 2278th 4357 47.7%
2021 62.30 1377th 4498 69.4%
2022 56.31 1801st 4563 60.5%
2023 37.36 2932nd 4585 36.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.12 682nd 1009 32.4%
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Rank History for African American students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.25 1493rd 2483 39.9%
2019 51.99 1062nd 2515 57.8%
2021 41.24 1371st 2444 43.9%
2022 43.04 1349th 2421 44.3%
2023 35.81 1616th 2443 33.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.44 2754th 4168 33.9%
2019 49.51 2035th 4188 51.4%
2021 63.73 1175th 4329 72.9%
2022 61.55 1359th 4376 68.9%
2023 46.97 2271st 4401 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at H C Carleston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.79 1158th 3127 63.0%
2019 62.26 1064th 3142 66.1%
2021 66.30 870th 3082 71.8%
2022 66.45 921st 3082 70.1%
2023 38.55 2061st 3106 33.6%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Open Quote Not good. We enrolled two children this year (2018-2019) and are de-enrolling at first possible opportunity. The art, music, and other extra-curricular activities involve just sitting in a labeled class, not actually doing anything. Recess is spent sitting in the hall. The teachers seem as if they have checked out, and the classes are undisciplined. Pick another school. Your student will NOT be challenged. Ours are bored to tears. Close Quote



Enrollment information for H C Carleston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 386 12 16 195 n/a n/a n/a 0 609
1989 462 14 15 204 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 440 19 17 209 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1991 487 26 21 215 0 n/a n/a -136 613
1992 531 28 24 216 1 n/a n/a 0 800
1993 568 35 34 225 1 n/a n/a 0 863
1994 412 13 26 204 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 418 15 37 222 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1996 418 15 37 222 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1997 420 14 38 234 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1998 356 15 22 204 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1999 375 18 28 208 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 351 29 23 217 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 363 34 29 255 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2002 401 67 33 232 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2003 401 67 33 232 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2004 364 84 30 225 2 n/a n/a 0 705
2005 390 93 34 214 3 n/a n/a 0 734
2006 384 109 37 274 3 n/a n/a 0 807
2007 351 104 42 241 3 n/a n/a 0 741
2008 237 137 38 246 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2009 245 140 42 347 3 n/a n/a 0 777
2010 250 151 42 351 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2011 289 163 34 310 10 4 16 0 826
2012 265 179 33 291 8 3 16 0 795
2013 240 188 37 292 4 3 16 0 780
2014 235 184 35 314 4 3 13 0 788
2015 231 170 31 333 3 3 16 0 787
2016 200 165 31 382 2 0 13 0 793
2017 172 139 32 409 2 0 17 0 771
2018 183 144 24 445 3 0 15 0 814
2019 172 154 23 423 2 0 23 0 797
2020 156 133 18 403 3 0 21 0 734
2021 119 151 13 372 3 1 23 0 682
2022 118 137 19 388 2 1 16 0 681
2023 103 190 20 446 2 0 20 0 781

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 H C Carleston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 609 36.0 16.9 n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a n/a
1990 685 43.0 15.9 n/a
1991 613 46.5 13.1 n/a
1992 800 47.0 17.0 21.5
1993 863 49.0 17.6 29.8
1994 656 41.9 15.7 23.6
1995 692 44.0 15.7 27.6
1996 692 44.0 15.7 27.6
1997 706 44.3 15.9 27.3
1998 597 41.0 14.6 27.8
1999 629 41.7 15.1 28.8
2000 620 43.5 14.3 30.2
2001 681 46.1 14.8 33
2002 735 46.2 15.9 26.5
2003 735 46.2 15.9 26.5
2004 705 44.0 16.0 23.7
2005 734 47.9 15.3 22.6
2006 807 47.6 17.0 25.9
2007 741 49.5 15.0 28.1
2008 660 43.1 15.3 39.1
2009 777 51.5 15.1 44.3
2010 795 51.4 15.4 45.8
2011 826 51.9 15.8 51.9
2012 795 46.5 17.0 48.1
2013 780 50.5 15.4 46.5
2014 788 50.2 15.6 52.7
2015 787 53.0 14.8 52
2016 793 53.0 14.9 49.2
2017 771 54.1 14.2 51.4
2018 814 52.5 15.4 50.1
2019 797 52.4 15.2 56
2020 734 49.6 14.7 56.1
2021 682 48.5 14.0 59.2
2022 681 47.5 14.3 57.4
2023 781 51.5 15.1 65.6

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 H C Carleston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 609 36.0 16.9 n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a n/a
1990 685 43.0 15.9 n/a
1991 613 46.5 13.1 n/a
1992 800 47.0 17.0 21.5
1993 863 49.0 17.6 29.8
1994 656 41.9 15.7 23.6
1995 692 44.0 15.7 27.6
1996 692 44.0 15.7 27.6
1997 706 44.3 15.9 27.3
1998 597 41.0 14.6 27.8
1999 629 41.7 15.1 28.8
2000 620 43.5 14.3 30.2
2001 681 46.1 14.8 33
2002 735 46.2 15.9 26.5
2003 735 46.2 15.9 26.5
2004 705 44.0 16.0 23.7
2005 734 47.9 15.3 22.6
2006 807 47.6 17.0 25.9
2007 741 49.5 15.0 28.1
2008 660 43.1 15.3 39.1
2009 777 51.5 15.1 44.3
2010 795 51.4 15.4 45.8
2011 826 51.9 15.8 51.9
2012 795 46.5 17.0 48.1
2013 780 50.5 15.4 46.5
2014 788 50.2 15.6 52.7
2015 787 53.0 14.8 52
2016 793 53.0 14.9 49.2
2017 771 54.1 14.2 51.4
2018 814 52.5 15.4 50.1
2019 797 52.4 15.2 56
2020 734 49.6 14.7 56.1
2021 682 48.5 14.0 59.2
2022 681 47.5 14.3 57.4
2023 781 51.5 15.1 65.6

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 H C Carleston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $895 (10.3%) $7,753 (89.7%) $8,648
2020 $1,006 (11.1%) $8,075 (88.9%) $9,081
2021 $1,410 (13.4%) $9,109 (86.6%) $10,520

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

Impact of COVID-19 on H C Carleston 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 2047th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2967th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (H C Carleston Elementary)4141
   3rd Grade Reading (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6269
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (H C Carleston Elementary)5133
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6763
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (H C Carleston Elementary)3536
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (H C Carleston Elementary)5344
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pearland Independent School District (Isd))6768
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students797781
 2%
African American154190
 23.4%
American Indian22
Asian2320
 13%
Hispanic423446
 5.4%
Pacific Islander00
White172103
 40.1%
Two or More Races2320
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%65.6%
 9.6%


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Students at H C Carleston Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 24% African American, 13% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

H C Carleston Elementary ranks 2735th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend H C Carleston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pearland J H South
Middle : Sam Jamison Middle
High : Pearland High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 781 students attended H C Carleston Elementary.


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