Is Saint Jo Elementary a good school?

Saint Jo Elementary ranks 1578 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Saint Jo Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Saint Jo Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Saint Jo Elementary?

Students at Saint Jo Elementary are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Saint Jo Elementary attend?

Students who attend Saint Jo Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Saint Jo High School

Saint Jo Elementary

Summary:

Saint Jo Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Nocona Independent School District (ISD) in Texas, with a student population of 196 and a predominantly White (87.24%) racial makeup.

Saint Jo Elementary generally performs better than the state average on reading tests, with 72.73% of 6th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to the state average of 54.45%. However, the school's math performance is more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (around 43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Lindsay Elementary (8.95%) and Muenster Elementary (28.01%).

While Saint Jo Elementary is performing well overall, the school could focus on improving its math performance, particularly in the lower grades, to better align with its strong reading results. Additionally, the school may want to explore ways to better support its gifted and talented student population, as its ranking for these students is much lower than for other subgroups. Overall, Saint Jo Elementary is providing a stable educational experience for its students, with unique demographic and performance characteristics compared to nearby schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265-0320

(940) 995-2541

District: Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1578^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,930

Students who attend Saint Jo Elementary usually attend:

High:

Saint Jo High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saint Jo Elementary ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.2%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Jo Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Saint Jo Elementary employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Jo Elementary is $9,930.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saint Jo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Jo Elementary 1578^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Saint Jo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd) 498^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saint Jo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.16	501^st	3465	85.5%
2005	82.60	307^th	3475	91.2%
2006	73.61	798^th	3476	77.0%
2007	66.36	1274^th	3724	65.8%
2008	60.42	1637^th	3768	56.6%
2009	56.49	1888^th	3884	51.4%
2010	43.87	2647^th	3937	32.8%
2011	71.80	1062^nd	4095	74.1%
2012	73.57	956^th	4206	77.3%
2013	81.79	572^nd	4221	86.4%
2014	86.41	380^th	4260	91.1%
2015	90.60	171^st	4320	96.0%
2016	80.43	724^th	4286	83.1%
2017	81.82	643^rd	4329	85.1%
2018	73.93	886^th	4359	79.7%
2019	57.52	1640^th	4479	63.4%
2021	60.79	1492^nd	4578	67.4%
2022	65.73	1331^st	4581	70.9%
2023	75.60	934^th	4647	79.9%
2024	60.20	1578^th	4675	66.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.95	1059^th	3558	70.2%
2019	62.97	813^th	3684	77.9%
2023	78.70	422^nd	4086	89.7%
2024	93.40	95^th	4261	97.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.14	372^nd	4264	91.3%
2019	62.29	1217^th	4309	71.8%
2021	67.46	985^th	4451	77.9%
2022	60.94	1429^th	4477	68.1%
2023	71.57	820^th	4521	81.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.66	1168^th	4306	72.9%
2019	53.75	1844^th	4348	57.6%
2021	62.77	1373^rd	4499	69.5%
2022	62.41	1449^th	4561	68.2%
2023	73.14	969^th	4588	78.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.59	2372^nd	2980	20.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.06	2072^nd	4240	51.1%
2019	47.49	2149^th	4295	50.0%
2021	66.89	871^st	4331	79.9%
2022	37.54	2978^th	4461	33.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.48	922^nd	4319	78.7%
2019	58.67	1529^th	4357	64.9%
2021	55.74	1697^th	4498	62.3%
2022	65.37	1312^th	4563	71.2%
2023	72.39	1035^th	4585	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.38	1241^st	3127	60.3%
2019	35.02	2254^th	3142	28.3%
2021	38.58	1999^th	3082	35.1%
2022	47.38	1717^th	3082	44.3%
2023	56.61	1332^nd	3106	57.1%
2024	45.38	1802^nd	3078	41.5%

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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 Saint Jo Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	183	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	189
1990	182	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	193
1991	155	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	166
1992	149	0	0	11	2	n/a	n/a	162
1993	182	0	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	199
1994	187	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	200
1995	174	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	188
1996	174	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	188
1997	175	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	190
1998	187	0	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	204
1999	167	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	181
2000	169	0	0	19	4	n/a	n/a	192
2001	150	0	0	12	2	n/a	n/a	164
2002	160	0	0	17	2	n/a	n/a	179
2003	160	0	0	17	2	n/a	n/a	179
2004	150	0	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	163
2005	148	0	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	162
2006	151	0	0	14	1	n/a	n/a	166
2007	158	0	0	16	3	n/a	n/a	177
2008	145	0	1	15	2	n/a	n/a	163
2009	139	0	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	160
2010	158	4	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	184
2011	142	0	2	18	1	0	4	167
2012	150	0	1	16	1	0	1	169
2013	151	1	0	19	1	0	2	174
2014	138	1	0	19	2	0	3	163
2015	118	0	0	16	2	0	3	139
2016	129	0	0	11	3	0	4	147
2017	135	0	0	10	3	0	4	152
2018	134	0	0	11	2	0	5	152
2019	152	0	0	11	2	0	6	171
2020	149	0	0	9	2	0	7	167
2021	151	0	0	15	4	1	3	174
2022	157	0	0	13	3	0	4	177
2023	171	0	0	14	3	0	8	196

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 Saint Jo Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	189	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	193	11.0	17.5	n/a
1991	166	11.3	14.6	n/a
1992	162	10.6	15.2	45.1
1993	199	12.0	16.6	52.8
1994	200	11.9	16.8	38.5
1995	188	17.8	10.6	45.2
1996	188	17.8	10.6	45.2
1997	190	19.2	9.9	34.7
1998	204	19.4	10.5	37.7
1999	181	18.6	9.7	43.1
2000	192	19.8	9.7	45.3
2001	164	20.0	8.2	40.9
2002	179	15.0	11.9	43.6
2003	179	15.0	11.9	43.6
2004	163	17.0	9.6	41.7
2005	162	17.0	9.5	42
2006	166	16.3	10.2	43.4
2007	177	16.6	10.7	41.2
2008	163	16.6	9.8	41.1
2009	160	14.3	11.1	41.3
2010	184	15.1	12.1	50.5
2011	167	16.4	10.1	46.7
2012	169	14.6	11.5	47.9
2013	174	15.3	11.3	46
2014	163	15.7	10.3	47.2
2015	139	15.0	9.2	49.6
2016	147	14.0	10.5	51.7
2017	152	12.5	12.0	52
2018	152	13.6	11.1	50
2019	171	13.6	12.5	53.2
2020	167	12.4	13.3	47.3
2021	174	12.8	13.5	43.7
2022	177	13.9	12.6	42.9
2023	196	15.1	12.9	43.9

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 Saint Jo Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	189	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	193	11.0	17.5	n/a
1991	166	11.3	14.6	n/a
1992	162	10.6	15.2	45.1
1993	199	12.0	16.6	52.8
1994	200	11.9	16.8	38.5
1995	188	17.8	10.6	45.2
1996	188	17.8	10.6	45.2
1997	190	19.2	9.9	34.7
1998	204	19.4	10.5	37.7
1999	181	18.6	9.7	43.1
2000	192	19.8	9.7	45.3
2001	164	20.0	8.2	40.9
2002	179	15.0	11.9	43.6
2003	179	15.0	11.9	43.6
2004	163	17.0	9.6	41.7
2005	162	17.0	9.5	42
2006	166	16.3	10.2	43.4
2007	177	16.6	10.7	41.2
2008	163	16.6	9.8	41.1
2009	160	14.3	11.1	41.3
2010	184	15.1	12.1	50.5
2011	167	16.4	10.1	46.7
2012	169	14.6	11.5	47.9
2013	174	15.3	11.3	46
2014	163	15.7	10.3	47.2
2015	139	15.0	9.2	49.6
2016	147	14.0	10.5	51.7
2017	152	12.5	12.0	52
2018	152	13.6	11.1	50
2019	171	13.6	12.5	53.2
2020	167	12.4	13.3	47.3
2021	174	12.8	13.5	43.7
2022	177	13.9	12.6	42.9
2023	196	15.1	12.9	43.9

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 Saint Jo Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$903 (9.4%)	$8,670 (90.6%)	$9,573
2020	$1,160 (12.1%)	$8,422 (87.9%)	$9,583
2021	$1,139 (11.5%)	$8,791 (88.5%)	$9,930

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Jo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1640^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 934^th of 4647 Elementary schools	16.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Saint Jo Elementary)	58	56	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	58	56	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Elementary)	42	56	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	42	56	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Saint Jo Elementary)	42	76	34%
4th Grade Reading (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	42	76	34%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Elementary)	33	53	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	33	53	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Saint Jo Elementary)	65	62	3%
5th Grade Reading (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	65	62	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Elementary)	55	54	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	55	54	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Saint Jo Elementary)	75	54	21%
5th Grade Science (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	75	54	21%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Saint Jo Elementary)	33	67	34%
6th Grade Reading (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	33	67	34%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Elementary)	50	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd))	50	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	171	196	14.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	14	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	152	171	12.5%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.2%	43.9%	9.3%

Schools Near Saint Jo 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
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
Muenster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	912 N Walnut St	Muenster	76252	Cooke County	Muenster Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 759-2281	307	21	14.3	28.0%	271 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	81.8	687^th of 4675 public elementary schools	85.3%		92.9	273^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	94.1%	414	70.0	71.8	69.2	76.9			66.7	84.6	46.2	61.5			28.2			$9,043	$715	$8,328
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
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
Lindsay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	625 Knight Dr	Lindsay	76250	Cooke County	Lindsay Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 668-8923	257	20	12.5	8.9%	237 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	64.7	1361^st of 4675 public elementary schools	70.9%		62	1514^th of 4647 public elementary schools	67.4%	153	47.2	68.6	72.5	63.8			25.0	45.7	50.0	51.1			32.5			$9,812	$811	$9,001

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