Poth Elementary

Summary:

Poth Elementary is a public elementary school serving 455 students in grades PK-5 in the Poth Independent School District (ISD) in Poth, Texas. The school consistently earns a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top 1,400 elementary schools in the state.

Poth Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on STAAR tests across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Poth Elementary's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 63.89%, compared to the state average of 48.85%, and their 5th grade science proficiency rate was 44.12%, significantly higher than the state average of 26.29%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 14.1 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like La Vernia Intermediate (13.2 to 16.4).

While Poth Elementary serves a less diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White students (57.58%) and a lower percentage of Hispanic students (41.1%), it spends more per student, ranging from $8,320 to $9,417 over the past three years. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the nearby Falls City Elementary outperforms Poth Elementary in several areas, including a higher percentage of students meeting proficiency standards in reading and math.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 210 Brinkoeter
       Poth, TX  78147-0250


(830) 484-3321

District: Poth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1400th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,417 Help


Students who attend Poth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Poth J H
High:    Poth High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.1%
Hispanic:
39.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poth Elementary ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.1%), Hispanic (39.5%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poth Elementary is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poth Elementary is $9,417.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Poth Elementary 1400th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Poth Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Poth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Poth Independent School District (Isd) 65th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.78 319th 3465 90.8%
2005 77.09 600th 3475 82.7%
2006 66.65 1197th 3476 65.6%
2007 65.74 1314th 3724 64.7%
2008 60.37 1640th 3768 56.5%
2009 66.27 1350th 3884 65.2%
2010 71.89 989th 3937 74.9%
2011 77.21 678th 4095 83.4%
2012 78.36 732nd 4206 82.6%
2013 61.16 1662nd 4221 60.6%
2014 70.41 1202nd 4260 71.8%
2015 71.40 1189th 4320 72.5%
2016 79.43 773rd 4286 82.0%
2017 66.14 1200th 4329 72.3%
2018 76.44 797th 4359 81.7%
2019 74.81 884th 4479 80.3%
2021 82.33 668th 4578 85.4%
2022 80.65 723rd 4581 84.2%
2023 64.69 1386th 4647 70.2%
2024 64.07 1400th 4675 70.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.83 1708th 3226 47.1%
2019 29.46 2716th 3333 18.5%
2021 62.96 874th 3446 74.6%
2022 60.37 1082nd 3487 69.0%
2023 31.99 2679th 3556 24.7%
2024 15.46 3433rd 3638 5.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 1728th 3558 51.4%
2019 47.56 1559th 3684 57.7%
2021 42.69 1839th 3799 51.6%
2022 61.79 987th 3952 75.0%
2023 50.09 1638th 4086 59.9%
2024 28.89 3326th 4261 21.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.41 1933rd 4264 54.7%
2019 55.12 1699th 4309 60.6%
2021 63.42 1197th 4451 73.1%
2022 63.84 1249th 4477 72.1%
2023 34.78 3237th 4521 28.4%
2024 35.27 3228th 4560 29.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.68 999th 4306 76.8%
2019 60.54 1473rd 4348 66.1%
2021 77.08 787th 4499 82.5%
2022 77.76 768th 4561 83.2%
2023 59.89 1580th 4588 65.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.33 2276th 3106 26.7%
2019 66.16 1099th 3184 65.5%
2021 53.14 1654th 3006 45.0%
2022 54.36 1677th 2958 43.3%
2023 49.96 1920th 2980 35.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.99 1820th 4240 57.1%
2019 44.14 2394th 4295 44.3%
2021 85.17 257th 4331 94.1%
2022 45.92 2384th 4461 46.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.72 726th 4319 83.2%
2019 82.30 575th 4357 86.8%
2021 80.63 664th 4498 85.2%
2022 80.20 710th 4563 84.4%
2023 66.76 1264th 4585 72.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.13 1006th 4168 75.9%
2019 66.13 1053rd 4188 74.9%
2021 65.39 1091st 4329 74.8%
2022 66.65 1078th 4376 75.4%
2023 49.34 2094th 4401 52.4%
2024 43.25 2533rd 4431 42.8%
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Rank History for White students at Poth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 698th 3127 77.7%
2019 71.04 733rd 3142 76.7%
2021 77.19 467th 3082 84.8%
2022 72.75 652nd 3082 78.8%
2023 58.56 1258th 3106 59.5%
2024 60.58 1162nd 3078 62.2%
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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.

Poth Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Poth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 199 0 0 134 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 205 0 0 148 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 196 0 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 199 0 0 145 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 187 0 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 193 0 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 188 0 0 143 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 188 0 0 143 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1997 188 1 0 144 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1998 181 1 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 306
1999 177 2 0 139 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2000 188 3 0 141 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 171 5 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2002 177 5 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 177 5 0 143 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 166 3 0 173 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2005 171 2 0 195 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 170 1 0 182 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 168 5 0 195 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2008 176 2 0 196 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 177 1 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 193 3 0 194 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2011 182 3 0 183 2 0 3 0 373
2012 173 3 0 177 2 0 2 0 357
2013 181 5 0 195 1 0 0 0 382
2014 197 4 0 193 1 0 0 0 395
2015 197 3 0 192 1 0 0 0 393
2016 182 4 1 205 1 0 1 0 394
2017 189 3 1 207 1 0 3 0 404
2018 208 3 1 194 1 0 4 0 411
2019 204 3 0 198 2 0 5 0 412
2020 211 3 0 202 2 0 8 0 426
2021 220 2 1 190 2 0 4 0 419
2022 248 1 0 192 2 0 5 0 448
2023 262 0 0 187 2 0 4 0 455
2024 265 0 0 174 1 0 1 0 441

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 Poth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 333 n/a n/a n/a
1990 353 20.0 17.6 n/a
1991 339 19.7 17.2 n/a
1992 345 20.8 16.5 n/a
1993 328 23.0 14.3 34.8
1994 333 21.8 15.3 32.4
1995 332 22.1 15.0 37.3
1996 332 22.1 15.0 37.3
1997 334 19.6 17.0 32
1998 306 19.6 15.6 32.4
1999 319 20.3 15.7 38.2
2000 333 21.4 15.6 34.5
2001 320 22.4 14.3 36.6
2002 325 22.3 14.6 41.2
2003 325 22.3 14.6 41.2
2004 342 23.8 14.4 43.9
2005 368 23.8 15.5 42.7
2006 353 22.7 15.6 41.9
2007 368 23.0 16.0 41.6
2008 374 25.7 14.6 38.8
2009 364 26.4 13.8 39.6
2010 390 27.4 14.2 42.8
2011 373 26.3 14.1 41.6
2012 357 25.8 13.8 41.7
2013 382 28.1 13.5 40.3
2014 395 27.1 14.5 43
2015 393 28.0 14.0 43.3
2016 394 25.0 15.7 47.2
2017 404 25.0 16.1 44.3
2018 411 24.9 16.4 39.4
2019 412 24.8 16.5 39.8
2020 426 25.2 16.8 42.3
2021 419 29.6 14.1 38.4
2022 448 32.3 13.8 34.4
2023 455 38.3 11.8 40.7
2024 441 36.9 11.9 37.2

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 Poth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 333 n/a n/a n/a
1990 353 20.0 17.6 n/a
1991 339 19.7 17.2 n/a
1992 345 20.8 16.5 n/a
1993 328 23.0 14.3 34.8
1994 333 21.8 15.3 32.4
1995 332 22.1 15.0 37.3
1996 332 22.1 15.0 37.3
1997 334 19.6 17.0 32
1998 306 19.6 15.6 32.4
1999 319 20.3 15.7 38.2
2000 333 21.4 15.6 34.5
2001 320 22.4 14.3 36.6
2002 325 22.3 14.6 41.2
2003 325 22.3 14.6 41.2
2004 342 23.8 14.4 43.9
2005 368 23.8 15.5 42.7
2006 353 22.7 15.6 41.9
2007 368 23.0 16.0 41.6
2008 374 25.7 14.6 38.8
2009 364 26.4 13.8 39.6
2010 390 27.4 14.2 42.8
2011 373 26.3 14.1 41.6
2012 357 25.8 13.8 41.7
2013 382 28.1 13.5 40.3
2014 395 27.1 14.5 43
2015 393 28.0 14.0 43.3
2016 394 25.0 15.7 47.2
2017 404 25.0 16.1 44.3
2018 411 24.9 16.4 39.4
2019 412 24.8 16.5 39.8
2020 426 25.2 16.8 42.3
2021 419 29.6 14.1 38.4
2022 448 32.3 13.8 34.4
2023 455 38.3 11.8 40.7
2024 441 36.9 11.9 37.2

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 Poth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,040 (12.2%) $7,500 (87.8%) $8,540
2020 $928 (11.2%) $7,392 (88.8%) $8,320
2021 $1,020 (10.8%) $8,397 (89.2%) $9,417

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 884th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1386th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Poth Elementary)5048
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Poth Independent School District (Isd))5048
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poth Elementary)3531
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Poth Independent School District (Isd))3531
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Poth Elementary)6559
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Poth Independent School District (Isd))6559
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poth Elementary)5756
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Poth Independent School District (Isd))5756
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Poth Elementary)6874
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Poth Independent School District (Isd))6874
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poth Elementary)7556
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Poth Independent School District (Isd))7556
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Poth Elementary)5044
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Poth Independent School District (Isd))5044
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412455
 10.4%
African American30
 100%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic198187
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White204262
 28.4%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.8%40.7%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Poth Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Poth Elementary.

Students at Poth Elementary are 60% White, 39% Hispanic.

Students who attend Poth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Poth J H
High : Poth High School

Poth Elementary ranks 1400th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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