Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Summary:

Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary is a public elementary school in McAllen, Texas, serving 559 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Sharyland Independent School District, which is ranked 196 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary has consistently performed well on STAAR tests, with a significant portion of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in reading and math. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Sharyland ISD and the state of Texas in several grade levels and subject areas, including 3rd grade reading, 6th grade reading, and 6th grade math. The school's Gifted and Talented program is particularly strong, ranking in the top 2% of Texas elementary schools. Despite having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has maintained its strong academic performance, suggesting the dedication and effectiveness of its educators.

When compared to nearby schools, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary stands out for its consistent academic achievement and ability to support the success of diverse student populations, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. While other Sharyland ISD schools and McAllen ISD schools have similar demographic profiles, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary generally outperforms them on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and math. This success may be attributed to the school's higher per-student spending compared to the nearby Sharyland ISD schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2101 S Taylor Rd
       McAllen, TX  78501


(956) 668-0426

District: Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1381st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,175 Help


Students who attend Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    B L Gray J H
High:    Sharyland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.8%
White:
1.3%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83% Help


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Compare Details Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Sharyland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.8%), Asian (1.3%), White (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary is 16.4. 6 elementary schools in the Sharyland Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary is $10,175, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Sharyland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sharyland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sharyland Independent School District (Isd) 196th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 63.46 1450th 3724 61.1%
2008 55.73 1900th 3768 49.6%
2009 67.60 1263rd 3884 67.5%
2010 68.75 1197th 3937 69.6%
2011 71.02 1113th 4095 72.8%
2012 79.92 662nd 4206 84.3%
2013 79.70 670th 4221 84.1%
2014 66.95 1366th 4260 67.9%
2015 66.87 1431st 4320 66.9%
2016 73.71 1050th 4286 75.5%
2017 74.59 890th 4329 79.4%
2018 80.09 678th 4359 84.4%
2019 84.17 551st 4479 87.7%
2021 41.31 2480th 4578 45.8%
2022 84.20 598th 4581 86.9%
2023 74.54 982nd 4647 78.9%
2024 64.40 1381st 4675 70.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.77 383rd 3226 88.1%
2019 78.22 364th 3333 89.1%
2021 33.30 2475th 3446 28.2%
2022 84.15 259th 3487 92.6%
2023 71.99 644th 3556 81.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.79 2707th 3684 26.5%
2021 21.94 3415th 3799 10.1%
2023 73.36 568th 4086 86.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 248th 4264 94.2%
2019 91.97 122nd 4309 97.2%
2021 50.97 1954th 4451 56.1%
2022 88.72 206th 4477 95.4%
2023 83.38 342nd 4521 92.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.89 669th 4306 84.5%
2019 81.15 592nd 4348 86.4%
2021 45.78 2253rd 4499 49.9%
2022 79.52 703rd 4561 84.6%
2023 68.97 1141st 4588 75.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.34 985th 3106 68.3%
2019 69.59 844th 3184 73.5%
2021 59.54 1415th 3006 52.9%
2022 71.60 657th 2958 77.8%
2023 77.51 61st 2980 98.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.67 351st 4240 91.7%
2019 82.42 347th 4295 91.9%
2021 32.57 3154th 4331 27.2%
2022 94.34 91st 4461 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.05 719th 4319 83.4%
2019 83.50 528th 4357 87.9%
2021 37.84 2685th 4498 40.3%
2022 84.48 540th 4563 88.2%
2023 76.88 840th 4585 81.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.12 327th 4168 92.2%
2019 88.60 229th 4188 94.5%
2021 47.35 2105th 4329 51.4%
2022 89.09 239th 4376 94.5%
2023 80.54 504th 4401 88.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 49 4 6 550 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2007 41 3 4 582 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 35 3 6 608 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2009 28 4 8 602 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2010 19 2 8 611 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 17 1 6 594 0 0 1 0 619
2012 16 1 6 616 0 0 1 0 640
2013 14 0 12 576 0 2 0 0 604
2014 8 0 6 632 0 2 0 0 648
2015 7 0 5 599 0 0 0 0 611
2016 9 1 8 576 0 0 2 0 596
2017 7 2 9 564 0 0 2 0 584
2018 7 2 8 517 0 0 3 0 537
2019 2 3 10 510 0 0 4 0 529
2020 6 4 11 520 1 0 2 0 544
2021 10 1 10 537 1 0 0 0 559
2022 9 2 7 546 1 0 0 0 565
2023 7 3 7 541 1 0 0 0 559

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 610 34.9 17.5 64.3
2007 630 37.6 16.8 65.2
2008 652 39.2 16.6 58.9
2009 642 40.1 16.0 60
2010 641 39.2 16.3 67.2
2011 619 35.7 17.3 64.6
2012 640 34.9 18.3 67.8
2013 604 34.0 17.7 71.7
2014 648 35.5 18.2 74.2
2015 611 33.0 18.5 75
2016 596 34.0 17.5 74.7
2017 584 32.0 18.2 75.3
2018 537 33.1 16.2 76.5
2019 529 32.3 16.3 77.7
2020 544 31.0 17.5 79.2
2021 559 32.3 17.2 79.4
2022 565 34.4 16.4 78.8
2023 559 34.0 16.4 83

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 Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 610 34.9 17.5 64.3
2007 630 37.6 16.8 65.2
2008 652 39.2 16.6 58.9
2009 642 40.1 16.0 60
2010 641 39.2 16.3 67.2
2011 619 35.7 17.3 64.6
2012 640 34.9 18.3 67.8
2013 604 34.0 17.7 71.7
2014 648 35.5 18.2 74.2
2015 611 33.0 18.5 75
2016 596 34.0 17.5 74.7
2017 584 32.0 18.2 75.3
2018 537 33.1 16.2 76.5
2019 529 32.3 16.3 77.7
2020 544 31.0 17.5 79.2
2021 559 32.3 17.2 79.4
2022 565 34.4 16.4 78.8
2023 559 34.0 16.4 83

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 Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,137 (12.9%) $7,661 (87.1%) $8,798
2020 $1,606 (17.8%) $7,430 (82.2%) $9,036
2021 $2,204 (21.7%) $7,971 (78.3%) $10,175

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 551st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 982nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)5473
 19%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5363
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)6361
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5649
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)5030
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))3334
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)6735
 32%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))4422
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)5459
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5554
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)6368
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)6255
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))6366
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)8343
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))7555
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)7531
 44%
   5th Grade Science (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))6036
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)4784
 37%
   6th Grade Reading (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5069
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary)6166
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sharyland Independent School District (Isd))5656
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529559
 5.7%
African American33
American Indian01
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic510541
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White27
 250%
Two or More Races40
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.7%83%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary

Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary ranks 1381st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary.

Students who attend Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : B L Gray J H
High : Sharyland High School


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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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