John W Arndt Elementary

Summary:

John W Arndt Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 791 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the United Independent School District, which is ranked 310 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

John W Arndt Elementary faces significant challenges, with an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population (99.87%) and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (93.94% to 95.2%). The school's academic performance on the STAAR test has been consistently lower than the district and state averages in reading, mathematics, and science proficiency. While the school's spending per student ($9,621 to $10,057) and student-teacher ratio (15.4 to 17.5) are relatively high, these factors have not translated into strong academic outcomes, especially when compared to nearby schools like Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary and Veterans Memorial Elementary within the same district.

The school's performance on STAAR tests for various student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Special Education students, is an area of concern, as they have generally been lower than the state averages for those subgroups. However, the school's Gifted and Talented students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 630 out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2022-2023 school year. Overall, John W Arndt Elementary faces significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for its predominantly economically disadvantaged and Hispanic student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 610 Santa Marta Blvd
       Laredo, TX  78046


(956) 473-2800

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1638th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,057 Help


Students who attend John W Arndt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
High:    Lyndon B Johnson

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  797

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.7%
White:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.9% Help


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Compare Details John W Arndt Elementary ranks better than 65% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John W Arndt Elementary is 15.9, which is the 15th best among 30 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John W Arndt Elementary is $10,057. 15 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John W Arndt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John W Arndt Elementary 1638th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See John W Arndt Elementary in the ranking list.)

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United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John W Arndt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.68 3034th 3465 12.4%
2005 15.85 3270th 3475 5.9%
2006 21.25 3124th 3476 10.1%
2007 41.25 2635th 3724 29.2%
2008 22.70 3354th 3768 11.0%
2009 27.56 3295th 3884 15.2%
2010 28.58 3329th 3937 15.4%
2011 26.84 3512th 4095 14.2%
2012 29.14 3471st 4206 17.5%
2013 16.35 3929th 4221 6.9%
2014 33.99 3203rd 4260 24.8%
2015 32.74 3220th 4320 25.5%
2016 39.49 2859th 4286 33.3%
2017 40.59 2481st 4329 42.7%
2018 47.29 2122nd 4359 51.3%
2019 46.27 2273rd 4479 49.3%
2021 21.43 3752nd 4578 18.0%
2022 37.02 2936th 4581 35.9%
2023 48.12 2290th 4647 50.7%
2024 58.96 1638th 4675 65.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.25 2311th 3226 28.4%
2019 26.19 2853rd 3333 14.4%
2021 20.72 3167th 3446 8.1%
2022 31.21 2700th 3487 22.6%
2023 44.86 1962nd 3556 44.8%
2024 59.25 1198th 3638 67.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.75 2532nd 3558 28.8%
2019 30.20 2817th 3684 23.5%
2021 23.77 3277th 3799 13.7%
2022 29.68 3055th 3952 22.7%
2023 23.65 3558th 4086 12.9%
2024 43.53 2318th 4261 45.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.59 1231st 4264 71.1%
2019 59.13 1417th 4309 67.1%
2021 26.97 3602nd 4451 19.1%
2022 49.79 2160th 4477 51.8%
2023 61.72 1400th 4521 69.0%
2024 72.94 773rd 4560 83.0%
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Rank History for Female students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.31 2096th 4306 51.3%
2019 50.99 1994th 4348 54.1%
2021 22.97 3681st 4499 18.2%
2022 40.19 2753rd 4561 39.6%
2023 54.96 1852nd 4588 59.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.02 1695th 3106 45.4%
2019 72.42 637th 3184 80.0%
2021 28.24 2383rd 3006 20.7%
2022 43.97 2077th 2958 29.8%
2023 72.12 630th 2980 78.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 1984th 4240 53.2%
2019 45.56 2280th 4295 46.9%
2021 32.10 3198th 4331 26.2%
2022 47.78 2258th 4461 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.46 2176th 4319 49.6%
2019 40.96 2601st 4357 40.3%
2021 22.13 3723rd 4498 17.2%
2022 35.16 3056th 4563 33.0%
2023 41.82 2640th 4585 42.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John W Arndt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.08 1697th 4168 59.3%
2019 52.96 1795th 4188 57.1%
2021 26.59 3468th 4329 19.9%
2022 44.41 2488th 4376 43.1%
2023 56.59 1677th 4401 61.9%
2024 69.00 992nd 4431 77.6%
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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 John W Arndt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 6 0 0 488 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2001 6 0 0 678 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2002 4 0 0 759 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2003 4 0 0 759 0 n/a n/a 0 763
2004 2 0 0 776 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 0 0 0 871 1 n/a n/a 0 872
2006 1 1 0 955 1 n/a n/a 0 958
2007 2 1 0 970 0 n/a n/a 0 973
2008 2 1 0 990 1 n/a n/a 0 994
2009 0 1 1 984 1 n/a n/a 0 987
2010 0 0 1 1027 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2011 2 0 0 1051 0 0 0 0 1053
2012 3 0 0 1007 1 0 1 0 1012
2013 3 0 0 990 0 0 0 0 993
2014 0 0 0 925 0 0 0 0 925
2015 0 0 0 883 0 0 0 0 883
2016 1 0 0 885 0 0 0 0 886
2017 1 0 0 808 0 0 0 0 809
2018 1 0 0 793 0 0 0 0 794
2019 1 0 0 789 0 0 0 0 790
2020 1 1 0 783 0 0 0 0 785
2021 1 1 0 757 0 0 0 0 759
2022 0 0 0 711 0 0 0 0 711
2023 1 0 0 790 0 0 0 0 791
2024 2 0 0 795 0 0 0 0 797

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 John W Arndt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 494 30.8 16.0 95.5
2001 684 39.6 17.3 96.6
2002 763 48.0 15.9 95.4
2003 763 48.0 15.9 95.4
2004 778 49.6 15.7 96.5
2005 872 51.0 17.1 96.7
2006 958 53.9 17.8 97.4
2007 973 56.9 17.1 95.6
2008 994 59.0 16.8 96.1
2009 987 59.9 16.5 94.8
2010 1029 59.0 17.4 96.2
2011 1053 60.9 17.2 97.3
2012 1012 59.0 17.1 95.2
2013 993 55.0 18.0 93.4
2014 925 54.0 17.1 92.4
2015 883 54.0 16.3 95.5
2016 886 51.0 17.3 94.6
2017 809 47.4 17.0 93.7
2018 794 47.0 16.8 93.8
2019 790 47.4 16.6 95.8
2020 785 47.2 16.6 93.4
2021 759 48.0 15.8 93.9
2022 711 45.9 15.4 94.2
2023 791 45.0 17.5 95.2
2024 797 50.0 15.9 93.9

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 John W Arndt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 494 30.8 16.0 95.5
2001 684 39.6 17.3 96.6
2002 763 48.0 15.9 95.4
2003 763 48.0 15.9 95.4
2004 778 49.6 15.7 96.5
2005 872 51.0 17.1 96.7
2006 958 53.9 17.8 97.4
2007 973 56.9 17.1 95.6
2008 994 59.0 16.8 96.1
2009 987 59.9 16.5 94.8
2010 1029 59.0 17.4 96.2
2011 1053 60.9 17.2 97.3
2012 1012 59.0 17.1 95.2
2013 993 55.0 18.0 93.4
2014 925 54.0 17.1 92.4
2015 883 54.0 16.3 95.5
2016 886 51.0 17.3 94.6
2017 809 47.4 17.0 93.7
2018 794 47.0 16.8 93.8
2019 790 47.4 16.6 95.8
2020 785 47.2 16.6 93.4
2021 759 48.0 15.8 93.9
2022 711 45.9 15.4 94.2
2023 791 45.0 17.5 95.2
2024 797 50.0 15.9 93.9

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 John W Arndt Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $885 (9.0%) $8,986 (91.0%) $9,871
2020 $1,501 (15.6%) $8,120 (84.4%) $9,621
2021 $1,688 (16.8%) $8,369 (83.2%) $10,057

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John W Arndt Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2273rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2290th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (John W Arndt Elementary)2637
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John W Arndt Elementary)3830
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5349
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (John W Arndt Elementary)4247
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))4952
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (John W Arndt Elementary)5258
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (John W Arndt Elementary)4149
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))5262
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (John W Arndt Elementary)5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (John W Arndt Elementary)3928
 11%
   5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))5738
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790791
 0.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic789790
 0.1%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.8%95.2%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John W Arndt Elementary

Students at John W Arndt Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend John W Arndt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
High : Lyndon B Johnson

John W Arndt Elementary ranks 1638th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 797 students attended John W Arndt Elementary.


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