Is Sulphur Springs Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Sulphur Springs Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended Sulphur Springs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Sulphur Springs Elementary?

Students at Sulphur Springs Elementary are 55% White, 29% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Sulphur Springs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sulphur Springs Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Sulphur Springs Middle High : Sulphur Springs High School

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:
2193^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,147

Students who attend Sulphur Springs Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sulphur Springs Middle
High:	Sulphur Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 639

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.1%

Hispanic:

29.0%

African American:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sulphur Springs Elementary ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.26. (See more...)

Student Body

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 (55.1%), Hispanic (29%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs Elementary is 12.7, which is the 2^nd best among 1 elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Sulphur Springs Elementary employs 50.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sulphur Springs Elementary is $10,147, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd)!

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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
2015	47.06	2487^th	4320	42.4%
2016	54.40	2088^th	4286	51.3%
2017	34.42	2877^th	4329	33.5%
2018	26.37	3431^st	4359	21.3%
2019	47.37	2196^th	4479	51.0%
2021	68.62	1177^th	4578	74.3%
2022	63.28	1453^rd	4581	68.3%
2023	61.59	1533^rd	4647	67.0%
2024	49.26	2193^rd	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
2018	6.99	1022^nd	1046	2.3%
2019	16.35	998^th	1112	10.3%
2021	55.18	387^th	961	59.7%
2022	48.59	551^st	1004	45.1%
2023	40.59	711^th	1099	35.3%

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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
2018	27.40	2688^th	3226	16.7%
2019	50.92	1518^th	3333	54.5%
2021	64.68	812^th	3446	76.4%
2022	42.48	2090^th	3487	40.1%
2023	49.48	1707^th	3556	52.0%

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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
2018	32.86	2525^th	3558	29.0%
2019	41.25	1967^th	3684	46.6%
2021	36.63	2287^th	3799	39.8%
2022	31.56	2907^th	3952	26.4%
2023	40.40	2274^th	4086	44.3%

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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
2018	19.35	3958^th	4264	7.2%
2019	40.29	2763^rd	4309	35.9%
2021	71.48	777^th	4451	82.5%
2022	58.08	1600^th	4477	64.3%
2023	63.02	1332^nd	4521	70.5%

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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
2018	21.85	3730^th	4306	13.4%
2019	46.11	2272^nd	4348	47.7%
2021	71.90	991^st	4499	78.0%
2022	68.64	1142^nd	4561	75.0%
2023	66.75	1231^st	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
2018	60.68	1466^th	3106	52.8%
2019	66.36	1075^th	3184	66.2%
2021	75.01	675^th	3006	77.5%
2022	70.28	749^th	2958	74.7%
2023	69.13	895^th	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
2018	29.79	3385^th	4240	20.2%
2019	72.66	676^th	4295	84.3%
2022	46.91	2316^th	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
2018	32.78	3062^nd	4319	29.1%
2019	48.54	2093^rd	4357	52.0%
2021	63.28	1330^th	4498	70.4%
2022	54.82	1890^th	4563	58.6%
2023	55.04	1850^th	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
2018	17.66	2319^th	2483	6.6%
2019	29.55	1989^th	2515	20.9%
2021	33.67	1691^st	2444	30.8%
2022	51.25	1042^nd	2421	57.0%
2023	56.53	858^th	2443	64.9%

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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
2018	17.25	3921^st	4168	5.9%
2019	36.24	2885^th	4188	31.1%
2021	56.97	1515^th	4329	65.0%
2022	46.93	2300^th	4376	47.4%
2023	47.49	2232^nd	4401	49.3%

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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
2018	24.82	2607^th	3127	16.6%
2019	43.72	1866^th	3142	40.6%
2021	57.08	1209^th	3082	60.8%
2022	53.67	1432^nd	3082	53.5%
2023	52.37	1520^th	3106	51.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	352	66	6	168	3	0	27	622
2014	350	64	4	160	2	0	25	605
2015	363	65	6	172	3	1	9	619
2016	345	65	6	171	0	1	28	616
2017	378	63	3	183	4	0	37	668
2018	351	67	7	191	2	0	38	656
2019	370	57	5	199	0	1	38	670
2020	346	57	7	189	1	0	36	636
2021	339	66	7	179	0	1	26	618
2022	349	63	6	171	3	2	27	621
2023	352	57	7	185	5	1	32	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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sulphur Springs Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 2196^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1533^rd of 4647 Elementary schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Elementary)	38	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))	38	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Elementary)	40	52	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))	40	52	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Elementary)	15	25	10%
4th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))	15	25	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	29	31	2%
5th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Elementary)	49	51	2%
5th Grade Reading (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))	49	51	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Elementary)	51	58	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))	51	58	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Sulphur Springs Elementary)	58	48	10%
5th Grade Science (Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd))	58	48	10%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	670	639	4.6%
African American	57	57
American Indian	0	5
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	199	185	7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	370	352	4.9%
Two or More Races	38	32	15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.5%	69.5%	8%

Schools Near Sulphur Springs Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sulphur Springs Elementary	Public	4-5	829 Bell St	Sulphur Springs	75482	Hopkins County	Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 885-8466	639	50	12.7	69.5%	352 (55.1%)	57 (8.9%)	185 (29.0%)	7 (1.1%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.0%)	49.3	2193^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	53.1%		61.6	1533^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	67.0%	660		22.9	28.0			45.1	43.3			40.3	54.4		27.5	$10,147	$2,174	$7,973
Travis Pri	Public	K-3	130 Garrison St	Sulphur Springs	75482	Hopkins County	Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 885-5246	267	24	11.1	82.4%	60 (22.5%)	3 (1.1%)	196 (73.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)								(n/a)	24.1			28.6	83.3				44.1					$9,782	$2,479	$7,303
Bowie Pri	Public	K-3	1400 Mockingbird Ln	Sulphur Springs	75482	Hopkins County	Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 885-3772	319	23	14.0	61.8%	224 (70.2%)	23 (7.2%)	54 (16.9%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)					41.0				44.9					$9,178	$2,093	$7,084
Barbara Bush Pri	Public	K-3	390 N Hillcrest	Sulphur Springs	75482	Hopkins County	Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 439-6170	342	25	13.8	74.3%	205 (59.9%)	36 (10.5%)	77 (22.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)								(n/a)					46.8				49.4					$9,932	$2,231	$7,701
Rowena Johnson Pri	Public	K-3	825 Church St	Sulphur Springs	75482	Hopkins County	Sulphur Springs Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 885-4550	315	23	13.6	75.6%	182 (57.8%)	51 (16.2%)	67 (21.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)								(n/a)					50.7				46.7					$8,804	$2,186	$6,617
North Hopkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1994 Fm 71 W	Sulphur Springs	75482	Hopkins County	North Hopkins Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 945-2192	289	25	11.7	58.1%	208 (72.0%)	1 (0.3%)	72 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	73.1	1007^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.5%		71.6	1099^th of 4647 public elementary schools	76.4%	92					54.3	51.6	54.8	63.2	57.1	56.3	67.7	57.9	35.5	$10,672	$1,736	$8,936
Yantis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 W Oak	Yantis	75497	Wood County	Yantis Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 383-2463	192	16	12.0	77.6%	129 (67.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	39.6	2832^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	39.4%		45.3	2456^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.1%	376					39.1	37.9	55.6		39.1	31.0	50.0		16.7	$10,090	$875	$9,215
Cumby Collegiate Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	303 Sayle St	Cumby	75433	Hopkins County	Cumby Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(903) 994-2260	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cooper Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 SW 8th St	Cooper	75432	Delta County	Cooper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 395-2111	467	29	16.2	74.5%	314 (67.2%)	33 (7.1%)	92 (19.7%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	44.2	2533^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	45.8%		37.4	2960^th of 4647 public elementary schools	36.3%	427					39.1	32.4	47.5		44.9	32.4	49.2		32.8	$9,623	$2,097	$7,525
Commerce Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2900 Fm 3218	Commerce	75428	Hunt County	Commerce Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 886-3757	400	26	15.3	77.5%	182 (45.5%)	98 (24.5%)	87 (21.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	26 (6.5%)								(n/a)														$13,908	$3,539	$10,369

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