Joan Link Elementary

Summary:

Joan Link Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 517 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joan Link Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the district and state averages in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school has a notably higher Hispanic student population (76.4%) than nearby schools, and struggles with the performance of several student subgroups, including African American and English Language Learner students. However, the school's Gifted and Talented program stands out, ranking 17 out of 2,958 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's At-Risk students perform relatively well compared to the overall academic challenges, ranking 1,482 out of 4,331 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021.

While Joan Link Elementary faces significant hurdles, some nearby schools within the Spring ISD, such as Donna Lewis Elementary, perform significantly better on STAAR assessments. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Joan Link to learn from the practices of higher-performing schools in the district. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends between $9,598 and $11,579 per student, indicating that it has adequate staffing and resources, but they are not translating into strong academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2815 Ridge Hollow Dr
       Houston, TX  77067-1939


(281) 891-8390

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4175th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,579 Help


Students who attend Joan Link Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stelle Claughton Middle
High:    Westfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.4%
African American:
18.8%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Compare Details Joan Link Elementary ranks worse than 89.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 19th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.29. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.4%), African American (18.8%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joan Link Elementary is 14.5. 12 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Joan Link Elementary employs 35.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joan Link Elementary is $11,579, which is the 9th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Joan Link Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joan Link Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.09 2936th 3465 15.3%
2005 21.92 3119th 3475 10.2%
2006 46.91 2194th 3476 36.9%
2007 57.93 1801st 3724 51.6%
2008 60.53 1628th 3768 56.8%
2009 54.43 2010th 3884 48.2%
2010 46.04 2537th 3937 35.6%
2011 62.63 1659th 4095 59.5%
2012 65.46 1399th 4206 66.7%
2013 55.98 1954th 4221 53.7%
2014 42.32 2787th 4260 34.6%
2015 34.27 3144th 4320 27.2%
2016 19.01 3769th 4286 12.1%
2017 13.57 4067th 4329 6.1%
2018 23.82 3593rd 4359 17.6%
2019 42.29 2550th 4479 43.1%
2021 28.85 3240th 4578 29.2%
2022 16.28 4144th 4581 9.5%
2023 25.08 3690th 4647 20.6%
2024 17.29 4175th 4675 10.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 1582nd 3226 51.0%
2019 54.32 1347th 3333 59.6%
2021 50.94 1427th 3446 58.6%
2022 28.20 2851st 3487 18.2%
2023 33.55 2598th 3556 26.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.04 2655th 3558 25.4%
2019 44.02 1792nd 3684 51.4%
2021 30.02 2803rd 3799 26.2%
2022 34.92 2662nd 3952 32.6%
2023 26.22 3398th 4086 16.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.21 3160th 4264 25.9%
2019 56.90 1571st 4309 63.5%
2021 40.41 2704th 4451 39.2%
2022 22.64 3914th 4477 12.6%
2023 33.54 3307th 4521 26.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.48 3583rd 4306 16.8%
2019 43.17 2466th 4348 43.3%
2021 31.81 3080th 4499 31.5%
2022 17.01 4142nd 4561 9.2%
2023 23.17 3860th 4588 15.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.75 950th 3106 69.4%
2019 50.61 2004th 3184 37.1%
2021 34.50 2229th 3006 25.8%
2022 79.23 17th 2958 99.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.16 2419th 4240 42.9%
2019 61.27 1257th 4295 70.7%
2021 55.18 1482nd 4331 65.8%
2022 28.41 3607th 4461 19.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.58 3459th 4319 19.9%
2019 42.13 2516th 4357 42.3%
2021 27.54 3353rd 4498 25.5%
2022 18.68 4059th 4563 11.0%
2023 28.54 3506th 4585 23.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.46 1929th 2483 22.3%
2019 48.74 1176th 2515 53.2%
2021 28.43 1933rd 2444 20.9%
2022 23.55 2092nd 2421 13.6%
2023 37.53 1546th 2443 36.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joan Link Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.43 3099th 4168 25.6%
2019 49.47 2037th 4188 51.4%
2021 37.09 2753rd 4329 36.4%
2022 25.77 3657th 4376 16.4%
2023 30.81 3334th 4401 24.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Joan Link Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 260 66 161 4 n/a n/a 0 758
1989 237 327 108 186 4 n/a n/a 0 862
1990 212 380 100 215 4 n/a n/a 0 911
1991 215 411 106 217 3 n/a n/a 0 952
1992 160 324 63 196 3 n/a n/a 0 746
1993 139 330 60 220 4 n/a n/a 0 753
1994 110 356 68 217 3 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 80 403 64 243 4 n/a n/a 0 794
1996 80 403 64 243 4 n/a n/a 0 794
1997 69 310 65 328 5 n/a n/a 0 777
1998 55 339 59 292 3 n/a n/a 0 748
1999 54 299 57 335 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 50 310 42 371 0 n/a n/a 0 773
2001 42 252 42 439 1 n/a n/a 0 776
2002 31 190 38 538 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2003 31 190 38 538 0 n/a n/a 0 797
2004 22 194 43 444 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2005 24 207 26 422 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2006 23 265 26 400 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2007 23 304 20 428 1 n/a n/a 0 776
2008 19 287 17 459 0 n/a n/a 0 782
2009 19 275 16 464 1 n/a n/a 0 775
2010 10 259 14 476 1 n/a n/a 0 760
2011 9 255 20 494 1 0 2 0 781
2012 11 226 21 462 2 0 3 0 725
2013 24 224 18 446 4 0 3 0 719
2014 20 196 19 439 8 0 1 0 683
2015 19 189 19 428 18 0 4 0 677
2016 16 181 14 437 22 2 2 0 674
2017 17 154 12 414 32 1 0 0 630
2018 10 147 10 435 28 3 2 0 635
2019 7 145 7 429 26 1 2 0 617
2020 14 116 6 454 21 0 2 0 613
2021 11 104 3 398 13 0 2 0 531
2022 9 104 1 394 8 0 6 0 522
2023 8 97 4 395 6 1 6 0 517

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 Joan Link Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 758 37.0 20.4 n/a
1989 862 n/a n/a n/a
1990 911 50.0 18.2 n/a
1991 952 49.7 19.1 n/a
1992 746 44.5 16.7 20.9
1993 753 46.0 16.4 45.4
1994 754 47.0 16.0 34.9
1995 794 53.2 14.9 48.4
1996 794 53.2 14.9 48.4
1997 777 53.3 14.6 52.1
1998 748 54.0 13.9 56
1999 745 55.4 13.4 66.8
2000 773 55.2 14.0 69.7
2001 776 54.8 14.2 76.8
2002 797 59.9 13.3 78.3
2003 797 59.9 13.3 78.3
2004 703 48.7 14.4 79.2
2005 679 50.1 13.6 82.6
2006 714 56.0 12.8 79.7
2007 776 57.4 13.5 84.5
2008 782 50.8 15.4 87.3
2009 775 54.0 14.4 86.1
2010 760 50.3 15.1 90
2011 781 47.0 16.5 90.4
2012 725 44.0 16.4 89.5
2013 719 45.5 15.8 86.9
2014 683 43.9 15.5 89.5
2015 677 46.0 14.7 90.5
2016 674 43.0 15.6 75.5
2017 630 40.9 15.3 85.9
2018 635 45.9 13.8 89.4
2019 617 40.9 15.0 86.4
2020 613 39.8 15.4 91.2
2021 531 40.3 13.1 96.6
2022 522 37.4 13.9 94.8
2023 517 35.5 14.5 94.6

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 Joan Link Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 758 37.0 20.4 n/a
1989 862 n/a n/a n/a
1990 911 50.0 18.2 n/a
1991 952 49.7 19.1 n/a
1992 746 44.5 16.7 20.9
1993 753 46.0 16.4 45.4
1994 754 47.0 16.0 34.9
1995 794 53.2 14.9 48.4
1996 794 53.2 14.9 48.4
1997 777 53.3 14.6 52.1
1998 748 54.0 13.9 56
1999 745 55.4 13.4 66.8
2000 773 55.2 14.0 69.7
2001 776 54.8 14.2 76.8
2002 797 59.9 13.3 78.3
2003 797 59.9 13.3 78.3
2004 703 48.7 14.4 79.2
2005 679 50.1 13.6 82.6
2006 714 56.0 12.8 79.7
2007 776 57.4 13.5 84.5
2008 782 50.8 15.4 87.3
2009 775 54.0 14.4 86.1
2010 760 50.3 15.1 90
2011 781 47.0 16.5 90.4
2012 725 44.0 16.4 89.5
2013 719 45.5 15.8 86.9
2014 683 43.9 15.5 89.5
2015 677 46.0 14.7 90.5
2016 674 43.0 15.6 75.5
2017 630 40.9 15.3 85.9
2018 635 45.9 13.8 89.4
2019 617 40.9 15.0 86.4
2020 613 39.8 15.4 91.2
2021 531 40.3 13.1 96.6
2022 522 37.4 13.9 94.8
2023 517 35.5 14.5 94.6

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 Joan Link Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,565 (15.8%) $8,311 (84.2%) $9,876
2020 $1,235 (12.9%) $8,363 (87.1%) $9,598
2021 $1,704 (14.7%) $9,875 (85.3%) $11,579

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joan Link Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2550th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3690th of 4647 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Joan Link Elementary)2543
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joan Link Elementary)2255
 33%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Joan Link Elementary)4422
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4323
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Joan Link Elementary)5028
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joan Link Elementary)3631
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Joan Link Elementary)4732
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joan Link Elementary)7124
 47%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Joan Link Elementary)364
 32%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students617517
 16.2%
African American14597
 33.1%
American Indian266
 76.9%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic429395
 7.9%
Pacific Islander11
White78
 14.3%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.4%94.6%
 8.2%


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Students at Joan Link Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 19% African American, 2% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Joan Link Elementary.

Students who attend Joan Link Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stelle Claughton Middle
High : Westfield High School

Joan Link Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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