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San Saba Elementary

Summary:

San Saba Elementary is a public elementary school in San Saba, Texas, serving 294 students in grades PK-4 as part of the San Saba Independent School District. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in reading and math for 3rd and 4th grades significantly lower than the Texas state average.

San Saba Elementary has a diverse student population, with 37.76% White, 60.88% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with male students generally performing better than female students, and Hispanic students and English Language Learners tending to perform below the school's overall performance. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 74.15% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's current challenges, the increased spending per student, from $8,745 in 2018-2019 to $10,268 in 2020-2021, suggests that the district is investing more resources into the school, which could potentially lead to improvements in the future. By focusing on targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and addressing the needs of underperforming student subgroups, San Saba Elementary could enhance its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 808 W Wallace
       San Saba, TX  76877-3523

(325) 372-3019

District: San Saba Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3811th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,268 Help


Students who attend San Saba Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    San Saba Middle
High:    San Saba High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.7%
White:
42.0%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Saba Elementary ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.7%), White (42%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Saba Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Saba Elementary is $10,268.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

San Saba Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks San Saba Elementary 3811th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See San Saba Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Saba Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Saba Independent School District (Isd) 608th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Saba Elementary

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Rank History for all students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.34 2055th 3465 40.7%
2005 31.44 2814th 3475 19.0%
2006 43.46 2362nd 3476 32.0%
2007 39.19 2710th 3724 27.2%
2008 38.10 2756th 3768 26.9%
2009 37.05 2881st 3884 25.8%
2010 18.31 3649th 3937 7.3%
2011 44.28 2732nd 4095 33.3%
2012 46.04 2520th 4206 40.1%
2013 37.84 2990th 4221 29.2%
2014 54.67 2065th 4260 51.5%
2015 73.37 1086th 4320 74.9%
2016 63.51 1596th 4286 62.8%
2017 46.88 2126th 4329 50.9%
2018 36.20 2790th 4359 36.0%
2019 33.64 3115th 4479 30.5%
2021 52.51 1910th 4578 58.3%
2022 53.42 1961st 4581 57.2%
2023 59.07 1652nd 4647 64.5%
2024 24.06 3811th 4675 18.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.70 2048th 3226 36.5%
2019 36.60 2299th 3333 31.0%
2021 49.16 1512th 3446 56.1%
2022 22.86 3070th 3487 12.0%
2023 54.76 1419th 3556 60.1%
2024 36.31 2420th 3638 33.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.10 704th 3684 80.9%
2023 32.35 2953rd 4086 27.7%
2024 16.88 4001st 4261 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.14 2963rd 4264 30.5%
2019 48.65 2159th 4309 49.9%
2021 43.31 2508th 4451 43.7%
2022 44.30 2529th 4477 43.5%
2023 62.88 1338th 4521 70.4%
2024 21.51 4052nd 4560 11.1%
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Rank History for Female students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.44 3525th 4306 18.1%
2019 41.28 2591st 4348 40.4%
2021 50.99 1978th 4499 56.0%
2022 48.34 2251st 4561 50.6%
2023 38.89 2854th 4588 37.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.57 752nd 3106 75.8%
2019 72.98 596th 3184 81.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 2709th 4240 36.1%
2019 44.99 2325th 4295 45.9%
2021 45.45 2152nd 4331 50.3%
2022 39.64 2841st 4461 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.96 1899th 4319 56.0%
2019 28.85 3366th 4357 22.7%
2021 52.84 1836th 4498 59.2%
2022 58.63 1681st 4563 63.2%
2023 74.98 928th 4585 79.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.33 3408th 4168 18.2%
2019 29.97 3292nd 4188 21.4%
2021 34.30 2963rd 4329 31.6%
2022 41.99 2624th 4376 40.0%
2023 50.33 2039th 4401 53.7%
2024 16.24 4143rd 4431 6.5%
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Rank History for White students at San Saba Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.55 1509th 3127 51.7%
2019 35.45 2239th 3142 28.7%
2021 55.94 1263rd 3082 59.0%
2022 52.34 1486th 3082 51.8%
2023 63.78 1047th 3106 66.3%
2024 25.85 2543rd 3078 17.4%
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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 San Saba Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 256 0 0 89 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1990 255 1 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1991 226 1 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 224 0 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 210 0 0 100 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 208 0 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1995 210 4 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 210 4 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 216 6 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1998 218 8 1 118 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 204 8 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 215 3 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 221 3 0 129 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 205 2 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 205 2 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 188 2 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 158 2 1 127 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 157 1 1 133 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 152 1 2 121 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 151 1 1 134 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 144 1 1 141 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 123 2 1 144 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2011 149 0 1 167 0 0 1 0 318
2012 150 0 1 168 0 0 1 0 320
2013 143 0 1 188 1 0 1 0 334
2014 140 0 1 190 1 0 2 0 334
2015 134 1 2 193 1 0 4 0 335
2016 139 1 4 200 1 0 4 0 349
2017 152 0 2 200 0 0 3 0 357
2018 128 0 2 205 2 0 0 0 337
2019 132 0 0 208 2 0 1 0 343
2020 142 0 0 201 0 0 2 0 345
2021 128 0 0 190 0 1 1 0 320
2022 126 0 0 193 0 1 2 0 322
2023 111 0 2 179 0 1 1 0 294
2024 131 0 2 177 0 1 1 0 312

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 San Saba Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 n/a n/a n/a
1990 355 26.0 13.6 n/a
1991 317 25.6 12.3 n/a
1992 318 25.1 12.6 45.6
1993 310 24.0 12.9 58.7
1994 319 24.0 13.3 54.9
1995 338 24.0 14.1 55.9
1996 338 24.0 14.1 55.9
1997 349 24.9 14.0 55.9
1998 345 25.2 13.7 57.4
1999 331 25.0 13.2 73.1
2000 335 25.8 13.0 71.3
2001 353 25.6 13.8 72
2002 326 25.2 12.9 67.8
2003 326 25.2 12.9 67.8
2004 318 24.7 12.9 71.1
2005 288 24.7 11.7 70.1
2006 292 24.3 12.0 69.9
2007 276 23.4 11.8 69.9
2008 287 22.9 12.5 73.5
2009 287 22.2 12.9 72.1
2010 270 22.0 12.2 73
2011 318 23.4 13.5 71.7
2012 320 23.4 13.6 71.3
2013 334 24.4 13.6 74
2014 334 25.3 13.1 74.6
2015 335 27.0 12.4 76.1
2016 349 29.0 12.0 73.6
2017 357 28.7 12.4 68.3
2018 337 28.8 11.6 75.7
2019 343 27.4 12.5 78.7
2020 345 28.4 12.1 70.4
2021 320 27.0 11.8 80
2022 322 27.0 11.9 65.2
2023 294 26.5 11.0 74.1
2024 312 23.7 13.1 77.6

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 San Saba Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 n/a n/a n/a
1990 355 26.0 13.6 n/a
1991 317 25.6 12.3 n/a
1992 318 25.1 12.6 45.6
1993 310 24.0 12.9 58.7
1994 319 24.0 13.3 54.9
1995 338 24.0 14.1 55.9
1996 338 24.0 14.1 55.9
1997 349 24.9 14.0 55.9
1998 345 25.2 13.7 57.4
1999 331 25.0 13.2 73.1
2000 335 25.8 13.0 71.3
2001 353 25.6 13.8 72
2002 326 25.2 12.9 67.8
2003 326 25.2 12.9 67.8
2004 318 24.7 12.9 71.1
2005 288 24.7 11.7 70.1
2006 292 24.3 12.0 69.9
2007 276 23.4 11.8 69.9
2008 287 22.9 12.5 73.5
2009 287 22.2 12.9 72.1
2010 270 22.0 12.2 73
2011 318 23.4 13.5 71.7
2012 320 23.4 13.6 71.3
2013 334 24.4 13.6 74
2014 334 25.3 13.1 74.6
2015 335 27.0 12.4 76.1
2016 349 29.0 12.0 73.6
2017 357 28.7 12.4 68.3
2018 337 28.8 11.6 75.7
2019 343 27.4 12.5 78.7
2020 345 28.4 12.1 70.4
2021 320 27.0 11.8 80
2022 322 27.0 11.9 65.2
2023 294 26.5 11.0 74.1
2024 312 23.7 13.1 77.6

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 San Saba Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $946 (10.8%) $7,800 (89.2%) $8,745
2020 $1,028 (11.5%) $7,894 (88.5%) $8,922
2021 $1,474 (14.4%) $8,794 (85.6%) $10,268

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

Impact of COVID-19 on San Saba 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 3115th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1652nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 34%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (San Saba Elementary)3643
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (San Saba Elementary)4245
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))4245
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (San Saba Elementary)3947
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))3947
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Elementary)3063
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Saba Independent School District (Isd))3063
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students343294
 14.3%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic208179
 13.9%
Pacific Islander01
White132111
 15.9%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%74.1%
 4.6%

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Students at San Saba Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 42% White.

Students who attend San Saba Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : San Saba Middle
High : San Saba High School

San Saba Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 312 students attended San Saba Elementary.


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