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Vernon Elementary

Summary:

Vernon Elementary is a public elementary school in Vernon, Texas, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 525 students. The school is part of the Vernon Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 837 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vernon Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (47.24%) compared to the state average. The school also has a significant Asian student population (10.1%), which is higher than the nearby T.G. McCord Elementary. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is consistently below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.82% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. Vernon Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking of 3850 out of 4675 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Vernon Elementary's performance on STAAR tests varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed relatively well, its Asian and multi-racial students have consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 76.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby T.G. McCord Elementary (83.38%). These factors, along with the district's overall low ranking, may be contributing to Vernon Elementary's poor academic performance, which has been declining over the past several years.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 2110 Stadium Dr
       Vernon, TX  76384-4299

(940) 553-4309

District: Vernon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3850th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,309 Help


Students who attend Vernon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vernon Middle
High:    Vernon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.1%
White:
29.5%
Asian:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vernon Elementary ranks worse than 82.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.1%), White (29.5%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon Elementary is $11,309.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Elementary 3850th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Vernon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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White students:


Vernon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Independent School District (Isd) 837th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.67 2527th 3465 27.1%
2005 28.06 2913th 3475 16.2%
2006 29.95 2846th 3476 18.1%
2007 40.48 2663rd 3724 28.5%
2008 54.42 1968th 3768 47.8%
2009 53.67 2052nd 3884 47.2%
2010 52.82 2182nd 3937 44.6%
2011 44.34 2727th 4095 33.4%
2012 46.51 2482nd 4206 41.0%
2013 54.44 2041st 4221 51.6%
2014 40.48 2880th 4260 32.4%
2015 38.46 2930th 4320 32.2%
2016 41.73 2735th 4286 36.2%
2017 40.58 2484th 4329 42.6%
2018 28.35 3288th 4359 24.6%
2019 12.88 4235th 4479 5.4%
2021 34.21 2878th 4578 37.1%
2022 15.82 4167th 4581 9.0%
2023 23.00 3821st 4647 17.8%
2024 23.26 3850th 4675 17.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.77 642nd 1046 38.6%
2019 10.95 1058th 1112 4.9%
2021 6.83 942nd 961 2.0%
2022 6.80 992nd 1004 1.2%
2023 14.84 1016th 1099 7.6%
2024 8.15 1097th 1114 1.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.01 2561st 3226 20.6%
2019 29.27 2724th 3333 18.3%
2021 63.59 848th 3446 75.4%
2022 33.66 2572nd 3487 26.2%
2023 34.39 2561st 3556 28.0%
2024 26.55 2968th 3638 18.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.38 2286th 3558 35.8%
2019 36.89 2286th 3684 37.9%
2021 45.51 1681st 3799 55.8%
2022 41.98 2139th 3952 45.9%
2023 30.18 3116th 4086 23.7%
2024 20.65 3791st 4261 11.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 3818th 4264 10.5%
2019 14.43 4153rd 4309 3.6%
2021 33.64 3141st 4451 29.4%
2022 18.86 4094th 4477 8.6%
2023 27.43 3687th 4521 18.4%
2024 24.78 3890th 4560 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.48 3454th 4306 19.8%
2019 11.82 4205th 4348 3.3%
2021 38.63 2652nd 4499 41.1%
2022 19.13 4052nd 4561 11.2%
2023 24.34 3779th 4588 17.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.04 2251st 3106 27.5%
2019 14.43 3027th 3184 4.9%
2021 75.11 668th 3006 77.8%
2022 46.37 1997th 2958 32.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.34 3654th 4240 13.8%
2019 24.57 3728th 4295 13.2%
2021 41.71 2439th 4331 43.7%
2022 24.98 3794th 4461 15.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.54 3151st 4319 27.0%
2019 17.78 3957th 4357 9.2%
2021 30.93 3116th 4498 30.7%
2022 14.76 4234th 4563 7.2%
2023 22.75 3839th 4585 16.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.09 976th 1005 2.9%
2019 6.41 972nd 1009 3.7%
2021 27.65 768th 967 20.6%
2022 5.66 934th 957 2.4%
2023 7.19 975th 1015 3.9%
2024 6.12 996th 1035 3.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.78 2178th 2483 12.3%
2019 17.64 2357th 2515 6.3%
2021 30.97 1816th 2444 25.7%
2022 17.29 2273rd 2421 6.1%
2023 22.92 2121st 2443 13.2%
2024 18.78 2221st 2421 8.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.12 3698th 4168 11.3%
2019 15.74 3987th 4188 4.8%
2021 37.01 2760th 4329 36.2%
2022 17.37 4053rd 4376 7.4%
2023 20.25 3939th 4401 10.5%
2024 20.81 3921st 4431 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Vernon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.85 2368th 3127 24.3%
2019 8.24 3069th 3142 2.3%
2021 22.97 2631st 3082 14.6%
2022 11.40 2960th 3082 4.0%
2023 22.77 2660th 3106 14.4%
2024 29.00 2439th 3078 20.8%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Vernon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 42 1 93 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 278 44 1 94 3 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 258 58 1 82 2 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 257 52 1 93 2 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 277 46 2 99 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 280 40 3 111 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 291 40 2 116 4 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 274 52 1 143 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 274 52 1 143 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 239 37 1 155 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 216 44 2 149 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 212 43 4 113 5 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 227 40 3 112 4 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 216 32 4 129 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 185 32 0 125 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 185 32 0 125 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 185 33 2 125 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 164 41 2 115 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2006 151 37 1 122 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 153 32 2 119 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2008 152 37 3 122 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 124 36 6 119 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2010 129 43 7 110 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 168 31 3 126 5 0 6 0 339
2012 155 41 3 134 6 0 4 0 343
2013 154 36 5 127 5 0 7 0 334
2014 132 31 6 140 1 0 9 0 319
2015 126 23 10 160 1 0 10 0 330
2016 129 27 14 160 1 0 13 0 344
2017 120 27 10 135 3 0 20 0 315
2018 124 37 14 117 4 0 14 0 310
2019 230 52 36 249 6 2 23 0 598
2020 194 41 42 258 8 2 25 0 570
2021 175 39 42 260 4 1 25 0 546
2022 175 36 53 252 4 0 35 0 555
2023 158 28 53 248 1 0 37 0 525
2024 158 32 49 252 0 0 44 0 535

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 Vernon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 26.0 16.0 n/a
1989 420 n/a n/a n/a
1990 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
1991 405 26.4 15.3 n/a
1992 426 26.5 16.0 41.5
1993 435 26.0 16.7 50.6
1994 453 25.5 17.8 40
1995 470 26.2 17.9 44.3
1996 470 26.2 17.9 44.3
1997 433 27.0 16.0 45.3
1998 413 26.0 15.9 45.8
1999 377 28.5 13.2 61.5
2000 386 27.1 14.2 58.5
2001 382 26.2 14.6 56.8
2002 344 24.8 13.9 56.7
2003 344 24.8 13.9 56.7
2004 345 24.4 14.1 60.6
2005 324 23.1 14.0 55.2
2006 313 24.9 12.6 60.1
2007 306 23.2 13.2 59.5
2008 315 22.5 14.0 60.3
2009 286 20.9 13.6 62.6
2010 290 22.3 13.0 67.2
2011 339 22.6 14.9 66.1
2012 343 22.5 15.2 74.9
2013 334 21.5 15.4 79.9
2014 319 19.9 15.9 76.8
2015 330 19.0 17.3 65.5
2016 344 19.0 18.1 68.3
2017 315 22.7 13.8 71.1
2018 310 22.0 14.0 64.2
2019 598 40.3 14.8 72.7
2020 570 41.4 13.7 72.3
2021 546 44.7 12.1 68.5
2022 555 42.5 13.0 75.7
2023 525 32.9 15.9 76.2
2024 535 36.8 14.5 78.9

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 Vernon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 26.0 16.0 n/a
1989 420 n/a n/a n/a
1990 401 26.0 15.4 n/a
1991 405 26.4 15.3 n/a
1992 426 26.5 16.0 41.5
1993 435 26.0 16.7 50.6
1994 453 25.5 17.8 40
1995 470 26.2 17.9 44.3
1996 470 26.2 17.9 44.3
1997 433 27.0 16.0 45.3
1998 413 26.0 15.9 45.8
1999 377 28.5 13.2 61.5
2000 386 27.1 14.2 58.5
2001 382 26.2 14.6 56.8
2002 344 24.8 13.9 56.7
2003 344 24.8 13.9 56.7
2004 345 24.4 14.1 60.6
2005 324 23.1 14.0 55.2
2006 313 24.9 12.6 60.1
2007 306 23.2 13.2 59.5
2008 315 22.5 14.0 60.3
2009 286 20.9 13.6 62.6
2010 290 22.3 13.0 67.2
2011 339 22.6 14.9 66.1
2012 343 22.5 15.2 74.9
2013 334 21.5 15.4 79.9
2014 319 19.9 15.9 76.8
2015 330 19.0 17.3 65.5
2016 344 19.0 18.1 68.3
2017 315 22.7 13.8 71.1
2018 310 22.0 14.0 64.2
2019 598 40.3 14.8 72.7
2020 570 41.4 13.7 72.3
2021 546 44.7 12.1 68.5
2022 555 42.5 13.0 75.7
2023 525 32.9 15.9 76.2
2024 535 36.8 14.5 78.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,282 (14.2%) $7,760 (85.8%) $9,042
2020 $1,691 (16.9%) $8,313 (83.1%) $10,005
2021 $1,840 (16.3%) $9,469 (83.7%) $11,309

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4235th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3821st of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Vernon Elementary)2234
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))2234
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary)2630
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))2630
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Vernon Elementary)2020
   4th Grade Reading (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))2020
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary)3027
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))3027
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Vernon Elementary)3531
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))3531
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Elementary)3138
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))3138
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Vernon Elementary)1930
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))1930
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students598525
 12.2%
African American5228
 46.2%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian3653
 47.2%
Hispanic249248
 0.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White230158
 31.3%
Two or More Races2337
 60.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.7%76.2%
 3.4%

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Students who attend Vernon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vernon Middle
High : Vernon High School

Vernon Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Vernon Elementary.

Students at Vernon Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.


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