Santo Elementary

Summary:

Santo Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Santo Independent School District (ISD) in Santo, Texas, with a student population of 270 that is predominantly White.

Santo Elementary consistently performs well on STAAR tests, with a higher percentage of students meeting proficiency standards compared to the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools in recent years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Santo Elementary has also shown consistent performance across different student subgroups, including a strong track record of supporting its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Millsap Elementary and Mineral Wells Elementary, Santo Elementary stands out with its higher academic performance on STAAR tests, significantly higher statewide ranking, and lower student-teacher ratio. While Santo Elementary has a predominantly White student population, the nearby schools have a more diverse racial makeup, with higher percentages of Hispanic and African American students. Additionally, Santo Elementary has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools, and its spending per student is higher than the nearby schools, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 406 Fm Rd 2201
       Santo, TX  76472-0067


(940) 769-3215

District: Santo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
860th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,813 Help


Students who attend Santo Elementary usually attend:

High:    Santo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.2%
Hispanic:
16.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Santo Elementary ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santo Elementary is 14.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santo Elementary is $10,813.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Santo Elementary 860th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Santo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Santo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Santo Independent School District (Isd) 68th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Santo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.05 1958th 3465 43.5%
2005 50.44 2011th 3475 42.1%
2006 59.09 1578th 3476 54.6%
2007 49.37 2235th 3724 40.0%
2008 65.48 1331st 3768 64.7%
2009 71.00 1031st 3884 73.5%
2010 61.62 1673rd 3937 57.5%
2011 44.03 2748th 4095 32.9%
2012 61.37 1623rd 4206 61.4%
2013 71.17 1119th 4221 73.5%
2014 56.55 1951st 4260 54.2%
2015 68.75 1337th 4320 69.1%
2016 51.46 2234th 4286 47.9%
2017 66.06 1204th 4329 72.2%
2018 62.41 1372nd 4359 68.5%
2019 69.56 1087th 4479 75.7%
2021 79.98 747th 4578 83.7%
2022 79.66 768th 4581 83.2%
2023 77.25 869th 4647 81.3%
2024 77.21 860th 4675 81.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.07 372nd 3952 90.6%
2024 64.68 1025th 4261 75.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 2091st 4264 51.0%
2019 61.18 1298th 4309 69.9%
2021 84.32 299th 4451 93.3%
2022 78.25 517th 4477 88.5%
2023 66.72 1091st 4521 75.9%
2024 72.66 785th 4560 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.75 1249th 4306 71.0%
2019 65.11 1234th 4348 71.6%
2021 76.76 796th 4499 82.3%
2022 86.26 440th 4561 90.4%
2023 75.18 886th 4588 80.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.20 861st 3106 72.3%
2019 62.31 1363rd 3184 57.2%
2021 73.23 754th 3006 74.9%
2022 51.96 1778th 2958 39.9%
2023 56.25 1648th 2980 44.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 1973rd 4240 53.5%
2019 40.17 2663rd 4295 38.0%
2021 38.87 2659th 4331 38.6%
2022 37.50 2982nd 4461 33.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.77 1699th 4319 60.7%
2019 71.65 949th 4357 78.2%
2021 81.19 647th 4498 85.6%
2022 71.98 1042nd 4563 77.2%
2023 76.04 877th 4585 80.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.81 3004th 4168 27.9%
2019 67.95 964th 4188 77.0%
2021 51.14 1866th 4329 56.9%
2022 59.30 1495th 4376 65.8%
2023 42.90 2570th 4401 41.6%
2024 71.54 878th 4431 80.2%
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Rank History for White students at Santo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.45 1559th 3127 50.1%
2019 55.11 1366th 3142 56.5%
2021 70.58 722nd 3082 76.6%
2022 71.04 727th 3082 76.4%
2023 68.09 876th 3106 71.8%
2024 67.26 878th 3078 71.5%
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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.

Santo Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Santo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 171 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1990 185 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 201 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1992 194 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 184 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1994 183 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1995 201 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1996 201 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1997 209 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 229
1998 201 0 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 190 0 0 17 4 n/a n/a 0 211
2000 205 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2001 213 0 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 222 0 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2003 222 0 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2004 231 3 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 218 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2006 198 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 200 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 197 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2009 191 0 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2010 205 1 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 203 1 0 49 0 0 5 0 258
2012 216 0 0 52 0 0 4 0 272
2013 192 0 0 49 0 0 4 0 245
2014 180 0 0 53 0 0 4 0 237
2015 166 0 0 48 0 0 4 0 218
2016 171 0 0 51 0 0 5 0 227
2017 155 1 1 49 0 0 5 0 211
2018 152 0 0 47 0 0 3 0 202
2019 160 0 0 42 0 0 3 0 205
2020 176 0 0 47 0 0 5 0 228
2021 157 0 0 43 0 0 9 0 209
2022 190 0 0 39 3 0 10 0 242
2023 219 0 0 43 3 0 5 0 270
2024 223 0 0 45 3 0 7 0 278

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 Santo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 173 n/a n/a n/a
1990 190 13.0 14.6 n/a
1991 205 12.8 16.0 n/a
1992 199 13.8 14.4 33.7
1993 193 13.0 14.8 35.8
1994 193 15.3 12.6 29.5
1995 215 15.9 13.5 28.8
1996 215 15.9 13.5 28.8
1997 229 17.1 13.4 29.7
1998 218 17.7 12.3 36.2
1999 211 17.7 11.9 40.3
2000 223 17.1 13.0 47.1
2001 235 17.0 13.8 39.6
2002 245 17.9 13.7 39.2
2003 245 17.9 13.7 39.2
2004 259 17.6 14.7 42.9
2005 246 16.3 15.1 48
2006 221 15.9 13.9 44.3
2007 236 16.9 14.0 41.1
2008 232 15.9 14.6 41.4
2009 233 15.7 14.8 39.1
2010 241 15.9 15.0 44.8
2011 258 16.0 16.1 52.3
2012 272 16.1 16.8 53.7
2013 245 16.7 14.6 51.8
2014 237 16.7 14.1 51.9
2015 218 17.0 12.8 50.5
2016 227 18.0 12.6 53.7
2017 211 17.4 12.1 49.8
2018 202 16.9 11.8 52
2019 205 16.7 12.2 49.3
2020 228 16.4 13.8 43
2021 209 15.7 13.2 45.9
2022 242 17.3 13.9 40.9
2023 270 18.0 14.9 38.5
2024 278 19.2 14.4 41

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 Santo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 173 n/a n/a n/a
1990 190 13.0 14.6 n/a
1991 205 12.8 16.0 n/a
1992 199 13.8 14.4 33.7
1993 193 13.0 14.8 35.8
1994 193 15.3 12.6 29.5
1995 215 15.9 13.5 28.8
1996 215 15.9 13.5 28.8
1997 229 17.1 13.4 29.7
1998 218 17.7 12.3 36.2
1999 211 17.7 11.9 40.3
2000 223 17.1 13.0 47.1
2001 235 17.0 13.8 39.6
2002 245 17.9 13.7 39.2
2003 245 17.9 13.7 39.2
2004 259 17.6 14.7 42.9
2005 246 16.3 15.1 48
2006 221 15.9 13.9 44.3
2007 236 16.9 14.0 41.1
2008 232 15.9 14.6 41.4
2009 233 15.7 14.8 39.1
2010 241 15.9 15.0 44.8
2011 258 16.0 16.1 52.3
2012 272 16.1 16.8 53.7
2013 245 16.7 14.6 51.8
2014 237 16.7 14.1 51.9
2015 218 17.0 12.8 50.5
2016 227 18.0 12.6 53.7
2017 211 17.4 12.1 49.8
2018 202 16.9 11.8 52
2019 205 16.7 12.2 49.3
2020 228 16.4 13.8 43
2021 209 15.7 13.2 45.9
2022 242 17.3 13.9 40.9
2023 270 18.0 14.9 38.5
2024 278 19.2 14.4 41

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 Santo Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,266 (12.2%) $9,078 (87.8%) $10,344
2020 $1,171 (12.8%) $7,990 (87.2%) $9,161
2021 $2,017 (18.7%) $8,797 (81.4%) $10,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1087th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 869th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Santo Elementary)6294
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Santo Independent School District (Isd))6294
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santo Elementary)6581
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santo Independent School District (Isd))6581
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Santo Elementary)4653
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Santo Independent School District (Isd))4653
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santo Elementary)4664
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santo Independent School District (Isd))4664
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Santo Elementary)6457
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Santo Independent School District (Isd))6457
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Santo Elementary)7165
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santo Independent School District (Isd))7165
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Santo Elementary)5439
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Santo Independent School District (Isd))5439
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students205270
 31.7%
African American00
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic4243
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White160219
 36.9%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%38.5%
 10.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Santo Elementary

Students at Santo Elementary are 80% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Santo Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Santo High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 278 students attended Santo Elementary.

Santo Elementary ranks 860th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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