Ramey Elementary

Summary:

Ramey Elementary is a public elementary school in Tyler, Texas, serving 541 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Tyler Independent School District, which is ranked 501 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Ramey Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The student population is predominantly minority, with 37.15% African American and 60.07% Hispanic students, and the school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ramey's STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.82% to 97.07% over the past three school years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families.

In contrast, nearby schools like Caldwell Arts Academy and Birdwell School have significantly higher academic performance and rankings, consistently outperforming Ramey Elementary on STAAR tests. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Ramey Elementary, ranging from $8,391 to $9,849 over the past three school years, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below the district and state averages, suggesting that the additional funding may not be effectively translating into improved student performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2000 N Forest
       Tyler, TX  75702-3959


(903) 262-2505

District: Tyler Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3643rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,849 Help


Students who attend Ramey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Boulter Middle
High:    Tyler High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.0%
African American:
32.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ramey Elementary ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65%), African American (32.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ramey Elementary is 14.6, which is the 6th best among 17 elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ramey Elementary is $9,849. 9 elementary schools in the Tyler Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ramey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ramey Elementary 3643rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ramey Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tyler Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tyler Independent School District (Isd) 501st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ramey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.11 1865th 3465 46.2%
2005 46.50 2185th 3475 37.1%
2006 42.30 2403rd 3476 30.9%
2007 32.37 2977th 3724 20.1%
2008 23.88 3324th 3768 11.8%
2009 32.88 3073rd 3884 20.9%
2010 16.05 3707th 3937 5.8%
2011 31.65 3321st 4095 18.9%
2012 22.73 3745th 4206 11.0%
2013 23.82 3656th 4221 13.4%
2014 12.53 4058th 4260 4.7%
2015 15.45 3943rd 4320 8.7%
2016 9.61 4096th 4286 4.4%
2017 28.86 3220th 4329 25.6%
2018 41.40 2460th 4359 43.6%
2019 28.98 3400th 4479 24.1%
2021 34.15 2883rd 4578 37.0%
2022 18.60 4019th 4581 12.3%
2023 19.16 4060th 4647 12.6%
2024 26.78 3643rd 4675 22.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.86 587th 3226 81.8%
2019 64.73 851st 3333 74.5%
2021 77.38 410th 3446 88.1%
2022 59.44 1118th 3487 67.9%
2023 54.64 1427th 3556 59.9%
2024 57.41 1289th 3638 64.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.53 3318th 3684 9.9%
2021 31.82 2658th 3799 30.0%
2022 26.47 3274th 3952 17.2%
2023 34.34 2776th 4086 32.1%
2024 16.09 4033rd 4261 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.40 1682nd 4264 60.6%
2019 39.71 2799th 4309 35.0%
2021 44.55 2418th 4451 45.7%
2022 26.99 3686th 4477 17.7%
2023 26.37 3745th 4521 17.2%
2024 32.27 3410th 4560 25.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.88 2119th 4306 50.8%
2019 28.63 3406th 4348 21.7%
2021 37.61 2710th 4499 39.8%
2022 20.06 4008th 4561 12.1%
2023 26.43 3635th 4588 20.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.19 1735th 3106 44.1%
2019 62.28 1365th 3184 57.1%
2021 64.98 1194th 3006 60.3%
2022 20.89 2677th 2958 9.5%
2023 38.80 2299th 2980 22.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.10 1138th 4240 73.2%
2019 50.47 1942nd 4295 54.8%
2021 62.40 1083rd 4331 75.0%
2022 38.32 2922nd 4461 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.04 2766th 4319 36.0%
2019 30.63 3274th 4357 24.9%
2021 32.38 3009th 4498 33.1%
2022 20.46 3962nd 4563 13.2%
2023 14.71 4248th 4585 7.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.99 1332nd 2483 46.4%
2019 33.99 1797th 2515 28.5%
2021 25.16 2053rd 2444 16.0%
2022 19.37 2215th 2421 8.5%
2023 15.00 2335th 2443 4.4%
2024 23.86 2083rd 2421 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ramey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 1321st 4168 68.3%
2019 51.79 1861st 4188 55.6%
2021 63.08 1208th 4329 72.1%
2022 42.87 2578th 4376 41.1%
2023 45.36 2404th 4401 45.4%
2024 49.68 2128th 4431 52.0%
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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.

Ramey Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Ramey Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 65 342 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 43 337 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1991 45 406 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 47 469 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1993 24 480 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1994 25 494 5 74 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1995 16 457 2 101 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 16 457 2 101 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 16 461 2 114 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 12 464 2 104 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 5 409 1 99 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 5 397 1 93 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 8 336 2 84 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 10 354 1 82 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2003 10 354 1 82 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2004 10 339 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 11 308 0 100 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 11 291 0 118 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 11 304 0 208 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 15 283 0 230 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2009 15 284 0 266 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2010 9 284 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 6 236 0 292 1 0 4 0 539
2012 8 226 0 304 0 0 1 0 539
2013 10 228 0 311 0 0 6 0 555
2014 13 201 0 314 0 0 6 0 534
2015 15 201 0 306 0 0 6 0 528
2016 22 212 0 318 2 0 5 0 559
2017 10 204 1 268 2 0 3 0 488
2018 3 189 0 260 0 0 7 0 459
2019 6 237 0 291 0 0 7 0 541
2020 6 230 0 306 0 0 5 0 547
2021 6 204 0 297 1 0 12 0 520
2022 7 196 0 332 1 0 11 0 547
2023 6 201 0 325 1 0 8 0 541
2024 1 171 0 343 0 0 13 0 528

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 Ramey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 465 n/a n/a n/a
1990 442 29.0 15.2 n/a
1991 522 28.6 18.2 n/a
1992 598 31.7 18.8 57.9
1993 587 34.0 17.3 73.6
1994 598 37.0 16.2 71.6
1995 576 35.0 16.5 75.9
1996 576 35.0 16.5 75.9
1997 593 34.1 17.4 73.9
1998 583 36.4 16.0 79.8
1999 514 35.9 14.3 76.3
2000 498 35.4 14.1 80.3
2001 430 33.1 13.0 86.3
2002 449 33.9 13.2 86.9
2003 449 33.9 13.2 86.9
2004 443 35.1 12.6 84.4
2005 419 33.5 12.5 85.7
2006 420 33.7 12.5 87.6
2007 524 35.1 14.9 86.5
2008 529 36.7 14.4 84.5
2009 565 38.4 14.7 85.8
2010 572 40.9 13.9 87.4
2011 539 37.0 14.5 90.7
2012 539 35.8 15.0 91.8
2013 555 37.7 14.7 92.8
2014 534 36.1 14.7 94.2
2015 528 37.0 14.2 92.8
2016 559 36.0 15.5 94.6
2017 488 34.6 14.0 74.8
2018 459 29.5 15.5 95.6
2019 541 32.5 16.6 95.4
2020 547 32.2 16.9 95.1
2021 520 34.9 14.8 95.6
2022 547 35.8 15.2 97.1
2023 541 36.4 14.8 94.8
2024 528 36.1 14.6 96.6

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 Ramey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 465 n/a n/a n/a
1990 442 29.0 15.2 n/a
1991 522 28.6 18.2 n/a
1992 598 31.7 18.8 57.9
1993 587 34.0 17.3 73.6
1994 598 37.0 16.2 71.6
1995 576 35.0 16.5 75.9
1996 576 35.0 16.5 75.9
1997 593 34.1 17.4 73.9
1998 583 36.4 16.0 79.8
1999 514 35.9 14.3 76.3
2000 498 35.4 14.1 80.3
2001 430 33.1 13.0 86.3
2002 449 33.9 13.2 86.9
2003 449 33.9 13.2 86.9
2004 443 35.1 12.6 84.4
2005 419 33.5 12.5 85.7
2006 420 33.7 12.5 87.6
2007 524 35.1 14.9 86.5
2008 529 36.7 14.4 84.5
2009 565 38.4 14.7 85.8
2010 572 40.9 13.9 87.4
2011 539 37.0 14.5 90.7
2012 539 35.8 15.0 91.8
2013 555 37.7 14.7 92.8
2014 534 36.1 14.7 94.2
2015 528 37.0 14.2 92.8
2016 559 36.0 15.5 94.6
2017 488 34.6 14.0 74.8
2018 459 29.5 15.5 95.6
2019 541 32.5 16.6 95.4
2020 547 32.2 16.9 95.1
2021 520 34.9 14.8 95.6
2022 547 35.8 15.2 97.1
2023 541 36.4 14.8 94.8
2024 528 36.1 14.6 96.6

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 Ramey Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,396 (16.6%) $6,995 (83.4%) $8,391
2020 $1,470 (16.7%) $7,327 (83.3%) $8,796
2021 $2,096 (21.3%) $7,753 (78.7%) $9,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ramey Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3400th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4060th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ramey Elementary)2226
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))3445
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ramey Elementary)4033
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ramey Elementary)2417
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ramey Elementary)3028
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ramey Elementary)4143
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4554
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ramey Elementary)5733
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))5745
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ramey Elementary)4813
 35%
   5th Grade Science (Tyler Independent School District (Isd))4229
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541541
African American237201
 15.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic291325
 11.7%
Pacific Islander00
White66
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%94.8%
 0.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Ramey Elementary.

Students at Ramey Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 32% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ramey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boulter Middle
High : Tyler High School

Ramey Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Texas elementary schools.


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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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