South Elementary

Summary:

South Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Plainview Independent School District (ISD) in Plainview, TX. The school has a student population of 426 and a predominantly Hispanic (76.53%) student body, with smaller percentages of White, African American, Asian, and other racial groups.

Despite serving a high-needs student population, with 84.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, South Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, scoring just 1 out of 5 stars on SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly low for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, with STAAR test scores significantly below the state and district averages in both reading and math. In comparison, the other elementary schools in the Plainview ISD, such as North Elementary and Central Elementary, while still performing below the state average, have higher test scores and better overall rankings.

The data suggests that South Elementary would benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of its diverse student population. Strategies to improve teaching and learning, as well as to provide additional resources and support for students and families, could be crucial in helping the school improve its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

605 S Garland St
Plainview, TX 79072

(806) 293-6000

District: Plainview Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4062^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.5%

White:

17.4%

African American:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Elementary ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.62. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Plainview Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plainview Independent School District (Isd) 815^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.72	3964^th	4647	14.7%
2024	19.62	4062^nd	4675	13.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.50	3638^th	4086	11.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.26	3870^th	4521	14.4%

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Rank History for Female students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.94	4089^th	4588	10.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.72	2266^th	2980	24.0%

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Rank History for Male students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.49	3744^th	4585	18.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.41	4172^nd	4401	5.2%

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Rank History for White students at South Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.78	2281^st	3106	26.6%

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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 South Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	74	18	6	326	1	0	1	0	426

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	426	31.6	13.4	85

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 South Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	426	31.6	13.4	85

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.

Schools Near South Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	605 S Garland St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	426	32	13.4	85.0%	74 (17.4%)	18 (4.2%)	326 (76.5%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19.6	4062^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	13.1%		20.7	3964^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.7%	98	27.3	34.5			26.1	23.9
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	800 Ennis St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	630	40	15.7	83.5%	115 (18.3%)	19 (3.0%)	487 (77.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	28.4	3537^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.3%		32.5	3246^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.1%	291	33.7	38.9			23.3	35.5
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3300 Lexington St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	672	40	17.0	88.8%	66 (9.8%)	18 (2.7%)	580 (86.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	23	3871^st of 4675 public elementary schools	17.2%		24.1	3762^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	19.0%	109	33.3	34.4			24.0	29.0
Akin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	N Ave K	Hale Center	79041	Hale County	Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 839-2121	248	22	11.3	80.2%	57 (23.0%)	5 (2.0%)	181 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	33.6	3215^th of 4675 public elementary schools	31.2%		33.8	3172^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	31.7%	43	40.5	25.7			38.1	34.3				$10,466	$2,069	$8,396
Kress Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	200 E 5th	Kress	79052	Swisher County	Kress Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 684-2326	134	12	10.7	67.9%	54 (40.3%)	3 (2.2%)	74 (55.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	32.5	3282^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	29.8%		36.8	2986^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.7%	296	37.5	25.0	7.7	62.5	31.3	25.0	38.5	50.0	7.7	$9,014	$876	$8,137
Lockney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 W 8th St	Lockney	79241	Floyd County	Lockney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 652-3321	181	17	10.9	85.1%	30 (16.6%)	7 (3.9%)	144 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	4304^th of 4675 public elementary schools	7.9%		26.8	3579^th of 4647 public elementary schools	23.0%	725	17.4	36.8	10.3		13.0	42.1	20.7		6.9	$12,270	$2,102	$10,168

Frequently Asked Questions about South Elementary

What district is South Elementary in?

Plainview Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend South Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended South Elementary.

Is South Elementary a good school?

South Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of South Elementary?

Students at South Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 17% White, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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