Sulphur Springs Elementary

Summary:

Sulphur Springs Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District in Sulphur Springs, Texas, with a student population of 639.

Sulphur Springs Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of Texas elementary schools, with a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. The school outperforms the state and district in 5th grade Mathematics and Science, but underperforms in 4th and 5th grade Reading and 4th grade Mathematics. Demographically, the school has a higher percentage of White students and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state. Sulphur Springs Elementary maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio and has seen an increase in per-student spending in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, Sulphur Springs Elementary performs similarly to other schools within the Sulphur Springs Independent School District, but lags behind some higher-performing schools in the region, such as North Hopkins Elementary. Conversely, the school outperforms the Commerce Independent School District schools. Sulphur Springs Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, with some areas of improvement and others that need more attention.


Detail:

Public 4-5

 829 Bell St
       Sulphur Springs, TX  75482


(903) 885-8466

District: Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2193rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,147 Help


Students who attend Sulphur Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sulphur Springs Middle
High:    Sulphur Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.8%
Hispanic:
30.4%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sulphur Springs Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (54.8%), Hispanic (30.4%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Elementary is 13.8. 4 elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sulphur Springs Elementary is $10,147, which is the 2nd highest among 1 elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sulphur Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sulphur Springs Elementary 2193rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sulphur Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.06 2487th 4320 42.4%
2016 54.40 2088th 4286 51.3%
2017 34.42 2877th 4329 33.5%
2018 26.37 3431st 4359 21.3%
2019 47.37 2196th 4479 51.0%
2021 68.62 1177th 4578 74.3%
2022 63.28 1453rd 4581 68.3%
2023 61.59 1533rd 4647 67.0%
2024 49.26 2193rd 4675 53.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.99 1022nd 1046 2.3%
2019 16.35 998th 1112 10.3%
2021 55.18 387th 961 59.7%
2022 48.59 551st 1004 45.1%
2023 40.59 711th 1099 35.3%
2024 52.47 528th 1114 52.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.40 2688th 3226 16.7%
2019 50.92 1518th 3333 54.5%
2021 64.68 812th 3446 76.4%
2022 42.48 2090th 3487 40.1%
2023 49.48 1707th 3556 52.0%
2024 30.65 2741st 3638 24.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.86 2525th 3558 29.0%
2019 41.25 1967th 3684 46.6%
2021 36.63 2287th 3799 39.8%
2022 31.56 2907th 3952 26.4%
2023 40.40 2274th 4086 44.3%
2024 35.32 2866th 4261 32.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 3958th 4264 7.2%
2019 40.29 2763rd 4309 35.9%
2021 71.48 777th 4451 82.5%
2022 58.08 1600th 4477 64.3%
2023 63.02 1332nd 4521 70.5%
2024 48.19 2306th 4560 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.85 3730th 4306 13.4%
2019 46.11 2272nd 4348 47.7%
2021 71.90 991st 4499 78.0%
2022 68.64 1142nd 4561 75.0%
2023 66.75 1231st 4588 73.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.68 1466th 3106 52.8%
2019 66.36 1075th 3184 66.2%
2021 75.01 675th 3006 77.5%
2022 70.28 749th 2958 74.7%
2023 69.13 895th 2980 70.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.79 3385th 4240 20.2%
2019 72.66 676th 4295 84.3%
2022 46.91 2316th 4461 48.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.78 3062nd 4319 29.1%
2019 48.54 2093rd 4357 52.0%
2021 63.28 1330th 4498 70.4%
2022 54.82 1890th 4563 58.6%
2023 55.04 1850th 4585 59.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.66 2319th 2483 6.6%
2019 29.55 1989th 2515 20.9%
2021 33.67 1691st 2444 30.8%
2022 51.25 1042nd 2421 57.0%
2023 56.53 858th 2443 64.9%
2024 43.64 1335th 2421 44.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.25 3921st 4168 5.9%
2019 36.24 2885th 4188 31.1%
2021 56.97 1515th 4329 65.0%
2022 46.93 2300th 4376 47.4%
2023 47.49 2232nd 4401 49.3%
2024 35.63 3055th 4431 31.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 2607th 3127 16.6%
2019 43.72 1866th 3142 40.6%
2021 57.08 1209th 3082 60.8%
2022 53.67 1432nd 3082 53.5%
2023 52.37 1520th 3106 51.1%
2024 36.85 2110th 3078 31.4%
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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.

Sulphur Springs Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 352 66 6 168 3 0 27 0 622
2014 350 64 4 160 2 0 25 0 605
2015 363 65 6 172 3 1 9 0 619
2016 345 65 6 171 0 1 28 0 616
2017 378 63 3 183 4 0 37 0 668
2018 351 67 7 191 2 0 38 0 656
2019 370 57 5 199 0 1 38 0 670
2020 346 57 7 189 1 0 36 0 636
2021 339 66 7 179 0 1 26 0 618
2022 349 63 6 171 3 2 27 0 621
2023 352 57 7 185 5 1 32 0 639
2024 350 59 4 194 3 1 28 0 639

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 Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 622 43.1 14.4 65
2014 605 42.4 14.2 63.1
2015 619 43.0 14.3 64.9
2016 616 43.0 14.3 64
2017 668 46.3 14.4 64.1
2018 656 48.5 13.5 67.2
2019 670 50.6 13.2 61.5
2020 636 50.2 12.6 58.8
2021 618 50.5 12.2 64.1
2022 621 50.1 12.3 64.7
2023 639 50.1 12.7 69.5
2024 639 46.1 13.8 63.5

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 Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 622 43.1 14.4 65
2014 605 42.4 14.2 63.1
2015 619 43.0 14.3 64.9
2016 616 43.0 14.3 64
2017 668 46.3 14.4 64.1
2018 656 48.5 13.5 67.2
2019 670 50.6 13.2 61.5
2020 636 50.2 12.6 58.8
2021 618 50.5 12.2 64.1
2022 621 50.1 12.3 64.7
2023 639 50.1 12.7 69.5
2024 639 46.1 13.8 63.5

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 Sulphur Springs Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,485 (17.0%) $7,229 (83.0%) $8,714
2020 $1,274 (13.6%) $8,065 (86.4%) $9,339
2021 $2,174 (21.4%) $7,973 (78.6%) $10,147

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sulphur Springs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2196th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1533rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Elementary)3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Elementary)4052
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))4052
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Elementary)1525
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))1525
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Elementary)4951
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Elementary)5158
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))5158
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sulphur Springs Elementary)5848
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))5848
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670639
 4.6%
African American5757
American Indian05
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic199185
 7%
Pacific Islander11
White370352
 4.9%
Two or More Races3832
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%69.5%
 8%


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Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks 2193rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Sulphur Springs Elementary are 55% White, 30% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 639 students attended Sulphur Springs Elementary.

Students who attend Sulphur Springs Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sulphur Springs Middle
High : Sulphur Springs 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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