Dunaway Elementary

Summary:

Dunaway Elementary is a public elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas, serving 454 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked 445 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Dunaway Elementary generally performs below the district and state averages on STAAR assessments, with some exceptions. While the school struggles with its English Language Learner, Special Education, and At-Risk student populations, it performs relatively well for its African American, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the top half of Texas elementary schools for these groups. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.43% to 64.41% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Longbranch Elementary and Wilemon Steam Academy, which serve more affluent student populations, Dunaway Elementary generally performs below average. This highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement and the need for Dunaway to address the challenges faced by its high-poverty student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 600 S Hwy 77
       Waxahachie, TX  75165-5419


(972) 923-4646

District: Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1667th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,594 Help


Students who attend Dunaway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Finley J H
High:    Waxahachie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  465

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.8%
White:
30.5%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dunaway Elementary ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.8%), White (30.5%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunaway Elementary is 12.5, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunaway Elementary is $11,594, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunaway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunaway Elementary 1667th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dunaway Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) 445th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dunaway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.53 1009th 3465 70.9%
2005 69.58 1026th 3475 70.5%
2006 80.67 371st 3476 89.3%
2007 80.62 400th 3724 89.3%
2008 73.66 828th 3768 78.0%
2009 73.87 835th 3884 78.5%
2010 67.16 1320th 3937 66.5%
2011 68.17 1303rd 4095 68.2%
2012 48.71 2365th 4206 43.8%
2013 59.72 1741st 4221 58.8%
2014 62.00 1642nd 4260 61.5%
2015 62.01 1679th 4320 61.1%
2016 63.81 1580th 4286 63.1%
2017 60.60 1448th 4329 66.6%
2018 55.57 1702nd 4359 61.0%
2019 47.73 2179th 4479 51.4%
2021 69.52 1136th 4578 75.2%
2022 60.38 1577th 4581 65.6%
2023 56.90 1760th 4647 62.1%
2024 58.43 1667th 4675 64.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.84 840th 3226 74.0%
2019 52.31 1445th 3333 56.6%
2021 60.95 953rd 3446 72.3%
2022 48.06 1762nd 3487 49.5%
2023 56.40 1338th 3556 62.4%
2024 33.76 2567th 3638 29.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.91 1422nd 3558 60.0%
2019 38.21 2187th 3684 40.6%
2021 41.06 1966th 3799 48.2%
2022 51.88 1461st 3952 63.0%
2023 48.50 1728th 4086 57.7%
2024 31.85 3132nd 4261 26.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.98 1273rd 4264 70.1%
2019 50.90 2007th 4309 53.4%
2021 69.84 844th 4451 81.0%
2022 57.85 1621st 4477 63.8%
2023 55.32 1802nd 4521 60.1%
2024 49.73 2208th 4560 51.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.52 1711th 4306 60.3%
2019 44.45 2384th 4348 45.2%
2021 73.99 899th 4499 80.0%
2022 63.05 1418th 4561 68.9%
2023 51.99 2025th 4588 55.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.61 1025th 3006 65.9%
2022 58.52 1487th 2958 49.7%
2023 70.03 818th 2980 72.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.54 953rd 4240 77.5%
2019 55.42 1610th 4295 62.5%
2021 57.95 1326th 4331 69.4%
2022 43.94 2521st 4461 43.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.15 1730th 4319 59.9%
2019 50.85 1964th 4357 54.9%
2021 62.76 1354th 4498 69.9%
2022 55.87 1821st 4563 60.1%
2023 58.91 1635th 4585 64.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.33 960th 2443 60.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.85 1028th 4168 75.3%
2019 52.49 1815th 4188 56.7%
2021 69.97 891st 4329 79.4%
2022 53.84 1838th 4376 58.0%
2023 60.99 1420th 4401 67.7%
2024 51.19 2025th 4431 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dunaway Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.85 2143rd 3127 31.5%
2019 39.87 2052nd 3142 34.7%
2021 62.89 982nd 3082 68.1%
2022 57.95 1259th 3082 59.1%
2023 52.51 1510th 3106 51.4%
2024 45.50 1798th 3078 41.6%
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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.

Dunaway Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dunaway Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 407 26 4 116 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1989 351 48 3 102 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1990 377 45 2 114 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 354 50 1 97 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1992 363 56 1 84 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 357 58 2 81 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 311 60 2 85 3 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 315 55 1 79 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1996 315 55 1 79 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1997 335 51 0 92 5 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 338 66 0 94 4 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 365 63 1 94 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 317 75 2 179 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 356 81 3 230 3 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 306 67 3 188 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 306 67 3 188 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 299 45 2 130 2 n/a n/a 0 478
2005 284 39 1 130 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 304 36 1 137 4 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 270 66 0 162 3 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 253 59 3 192 5 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 274 69 2 192 5 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 265 57 6 186 6 n/a n/a 0 520
2011 281 55 4 206 4 1 5 0 556
2012 248 23 2 326 8 0 5 0 612
2013 224 15 1 314 9 0 5 0 568
2014 199 19 0 328 4 0 7 0 557
2015 202 21 0 323 4 0 1 0 551
2016 206 24 0 325 4 0 5 0 564
2017 207 25 0 334 10 0 4 0 580
2018 197 19 0 337 6 0 6 0 565
2019 155 19 0 267 13 1 6 0 461
2020 143 15 0 276 9 0 6 0 449
2021 157 19 1 262 7 0 12 0 458
2022 153 16 0 265 3 0 9 0 446
2023 147 21 1 270 3 0 12 0 454
2024 142 20 1 292 1 0 9 0 465

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 Dunaway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 28.0 19.7 n/a
1989 504 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1991 502 28.3 17.7 n/a
1992 504 29.3 17.2 24.2
1993 498 32.0 15.6 34.9
1994 461 32.7 14.1 35.4
1995 452 28.1 16.1 33.4
1996 452 28.1 16.1 33.4
1997 483 29.3 16.5 33.1
1998 502 31.2 16.1 28.9
1999 525 32.7 16.1 39.4
2000 574 39.6 14.5 47.6
2001 673 42.8 15.7 47.4
2002 565 37.3 15.1 43.9
2003 565 37.3 15.1 43.9
2004 478 33.2 14.4 45.2
2005 455 29.5 15.4 45.9
2006 482 32.0 15.1 50.2
2007 501 35.2 14.2 53.5
2008 512 35.1 14.6 56.1
2009 542 35.0 15.5 62
2010 520 35.7 14.5 61.5
2011 556 36.1 15.3 61
2012 612 39.3 15.5 66
2013 568 40.2 14.1 67.1
2014 557 38.5 14.4 68.4
2015 551 37.0 14.8 67.3
2016 564 40.0 14.1 67
2017 580 41.2 14.0 69
2018 565 40.0 14.1 63.7
2019 461 35.0 13.1 70.5
2020 449 36.0 12.4 68.2
2021 458 37.7 12.1 64.4
2022 446 38.9 11.4 61.4
2023 454 38.8 11.6 63.9
2024 465 37.0 12.5 65.6

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 Dunaway Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 28.0 19.7 n/a
1989 504 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1991 502 28.3 17.7 n/a
1992 504 29.3 17.2 24.2
1993 498 32.0 15.6 34.9
1994 461 32.7 14.1 35.4
1995 452 28.1 16.1 33.4
1996 452 28.1 16.1 33.4
1997 483 29.3 16.5 33.1
1998 502 31.2 16.1 28.9
1999 525 32.7 16.1 39.4
2000 574 39.6 14.5 47.6
2001 673 42.8 15.7 47.4
2002 565 37.3 15.1 43.9
2003 565 37.3 15.1 43.9
2004 478 33.2 14.4 45.2
2005 455 29.5 15.4 45.9
2006 482 32.0 15.1 50.2
2007 501 35.2 14.2 53.5
2008 512 35.1 14.6 56.1
2009 542 35.0 15.5 62
2010 520 35.7 14.5 61.5
2011 556 36.1 15.3 61
2012 612 39.3 15.5 66
2013 568 40.2 14.1 67.1
2014 557 38.5 14.4 68.4
2015 551 37.0 14.8 67.3
2016 564 40.0 14.1 67
2017 580 41.2 14.0 69
2018 565 40.0 14.1 63.7
2019 461 35.0 13.1 70.5
2020 449 36.0 12.4 68.2
2021 458 37.7 12.1 64.4
2022 446 38.9 11.4 61.4
2023 454 38.8 11.6 63.9
2024 465 37.0 12.5 65.6

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 Dunaway Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $600 (5.9%) $9,642 (94.1%) $10,242
2020 $621 (5.6%) $10,530 (94.4%) $11,150
2021 $658 (5.7%) $10,936 (94.3%) $11,594

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunaway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2179th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1760th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dunaway Elementary)3949
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dunaway Elementary)4449
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5444
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Dunaway Elementary)2933
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))3324
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Dunaway Elementary)4246
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4043
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunaway Elementary)4045
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Dunaway Elementary)330
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))3017
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Dunaway Elementary)4252
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5750
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunaway Elementary)5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))6145
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Dunaway Elementary)6352
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5936
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Dunaway Elementary)470
 47%
   5th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))580
 58%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Science (Dunaway Elementary)139
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))497
 42%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461454
 1.5%
African American1921
 10.5%
American Indian133
 76.9%
Asian01
Hispanic267270
 1.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White155147
 5.2%
Two or More Races612
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.5%63.9%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunaway Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 465 students attended Dunaway Elementary.

Dunaway Elementary ranks 1667th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Dunaway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Finley J H
High : Waxahachie High School

Students at Dunaway Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 31% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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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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