Shackelford Elementary

Summary:

Shackelford Elementary is a public elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas, serving 476 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.

Shackelford Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a racial breakdown of 47.48% White, 10.92% African American, 38.03% Hispanic, and 3.36% two or more races. However, the school has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 521 out of 4,286 Texas elementary schools in 2015-2016 to a ranking of 2,346 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. This decline is reflected in the school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Notably, while African American and Special Education students have performed relatively well, with rankings in the top 25% and top 50% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, Hispanic and White students have struggled, with rankings in the bottom 25% and bottom 50%, respectively.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Wilemon Steam Academy, Felty Elementary, and Wooden Elementary, Shackelford Elementary generally performs below average, with lower STAAR proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. This may be due in part to the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1001 Butcher Rd
       Waxahachie, TX  75165-6079


(972) 923-4666

District: Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2346th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,621 Help


Students who attend Shackelford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Howard J H
High:    Waxahachie High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.3%
Hispanic:
39.9%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shackelford Elementary ranks worse than 50.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th 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 46.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), Hispanic (39.9%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shackelford Elementary is 13.8, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shackelford Elementary is $10,621. 5 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shackelford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shackelford Elementary 2346th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Shackelford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Shackelford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.64 431st 3465 87.6%
2005 66.60 1174th 3475 66.2%
2006 61.36 1456th 3476 58.1%
2007 49.86 2209th 3724 40.7%
2008 43.48 2503rd 3768 33.6%
2009 65.02 1428th 3884 63.2%
2010 67.55 1286th 3937 67.3%
2011 68.72 1269th 4095 69.0%
2012 58.20 1812th 4206 56.9%
2013 58.96 1790th 4221 57.6%
2014 73.61 1020th 4260 76.1%
2015 77.32 886th 4320 79.5%
2016 84.28 521st 4286 87.8%
2017 78.42 763rd 4329 82.4%
2018 76.62 792nd 4359 81.8%
2019 80.98 665th 4479 85.2%
2021 83.67 615th 4578 86.6%
2022 42.37 2594th 4581 43.4%
2023 40.02 2792nd 4647 39.9%
2024 46.99 2346th 4675 49.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.70 497th 1046 52.5%
2019 73.95 216th 1112 80.6%
2024 7.32 1099th 1114 1.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.07 3444th 3487 1.2%
2023 32.20 2667th 3556 25.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.97 623rd 3558 82.5%
2019 76.48 394th 3684 89.3%
2021 60.94 894th 3799 76.5%
2022 42.57 2099th 3952 46.9%
2023 53.46 1437th 4086 64.8%
2024 32.52 3084th 4261 27.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.72 505th 4264 88.2%
2019 63.95 1119th 4309 74.0%
2021 78.41 493rd 4451 88.9%
2022 35.61 3121st 4477 30.3%
2023 39.41 2907th 4521 35.7%
2024 39.70 2905th 4560 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.65 957th 4306 77.8%
2019 84.30 483rd 4348 88.9%
2021 81.49 651st 4499 85.5%
2022 36.77 2987th 4561 34.5%
2023 37.21 2967th 4588 35.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2019 76.37 271st 3184 91.5%
2021 71.58 860th 3006 71.4%
2022 35.48 2347th 2958 20.7%
2023 9.48 2871st 2980 3.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.25 2059th 4240 51.4%
2019 63.43 1130th 4295 73.7%
2021 61.22 1154th 4331 73.4%
2022 19.85 4070th 4461 8.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.22 781st 4319 81.9%
2019 72.63 912th 4357 79.1%
2021 82.21 616th 4498 86.3%
2022 47.02 2328th 4563 49.0%
2023 44.02 2512th 4585 45.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.79 542nd 2483 78.2%
2019 70.16 482nd 2515 80.8%
2021 87.10 147th 2444 94.0%
2022 45.73 1244th 2421 48.6%
2023 56.00 880th 2443 64.0%
2024 55.72 921st 2421 62.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.60 600th 4168 85.6%
2019 76.26 602nd 4188 85.6%
2021 76.10 640th 4329 85.2%
2022 42.22 2610th 4376 40.4%
2023 27.36 3516th 4401 20.1%
2024 41.90 2625th 4431 40.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shackelford Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.03 1000th 3127 68.0%
2019 69.89 784th 3142 75.0%
2021 71.17 701st 3082 77.3%
2022 30.34 2404th 3082 22.0%
2023 34.50 2217th 3106 28.6%
2024 33.04 2278th 3078 26.0%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Shackelford Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 281 92 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1990 290 84 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 282 69 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 294 63 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1993 311 71 0 41 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1994 285 75 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 294 67 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 294 67 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 347 71 0 56 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 368 57 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1999 401 73 0 66 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 334 80 0 65 4 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 366 95 0 78 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 315 83 0 88 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 315 83 0 88 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 323 57 1 90 4 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 352 61 4 100 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2006 358 69 5 117 4 n/a n/a 0 553
2007 424 74 7 132 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 434 76 1 160 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2009 297 28 3 112 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 313 30 5 131 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2011 320 22 4 161 3 1 15 0 526
2012 360 30 7 167 6 1 11 0 582
2013 368 40 7 169 6 1 15 0 606
2014 372 41 5 191 2 0 20 0 631
2015 351 34 5 182 3 0 19 0 594
2016 344 30 5 187 4 0 20 0 590
2017 340 37 4 200 3 1 28 0 613
2018 340 35 6 194 4 0 23 0 602
2019 270 41 1 179 8 1 24 0 524
2020 291 47 3 173 5 1 24 0 544
2021 244 33 2 176 2 3 13 0 473
2022 232 38 1 182 1 1 20 0 475
2023 226 52 0 181 1 0 16 0 476
2024 204 45 0 176 1 0 15 0 441

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 Shackelford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 421 n/a n/a n/a
1990 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
1991 408 25.0 16.3 n/a
1992 409 24.3 16.8 19.8
1993 424 25.0 17.0 25
1994 407 22.8 17.9 21.4
1995 417 26.0 16.0 19.9
1996 417 26.0 16.0 19.9
1997 476 25.4 18.7 19.7
1998 476 27.0 17.6 14.9
1999 542 31.7 17.1 23.6
2000 483 32.9 14.7 27.3
2001 540 34.7 15.6 24.8
2002 488 31.8 15.3 29.5
2003 488 31.8 15.3 29.5
2004 475 27.8 17.1 28
2005 519 29.3 17.7 30.1
2006 553 31.8 17.4 35.8
2007 638 36.1 17.7 37.6
2008 672 38.3 17.5 38.1
2009 440 31.5 14.0 28
2010 481 31.6 15.1 32
2011 526 32.5 16.1 34.4
2012 582 34.6 16.8 40.2
2013 606 34.6 17.4 33.8
2014 631 36.3 17.3 36.1
2015 594 36.0 16.5 33.2
2016 590 36.0 16.3 25.4
2017 613 39.2 15.6 29.2
2018 602 40.4 14.8 27.4
2019 524 37.0 14.1 32.4
2020 544 37.0 14.7 32
2021 473 35.4 13.3 35.7
2022 475 34.5 13.7 37.7
2023 476 35.5 13.4 42
2024 441 31.9 13.8 44

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 Shackelford Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 421 n/a n/a n/a
1990 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
1991 408 25.0 16.3 n/a
1992 409 24.3 16.8 19.8
1993 424 25.0 17.0 25
1994 407 22.8 17.9 21.4
1995 417 26.0 16.0 19.9
1996 417 26.0 16.0 19.9
1997 476 25.4 18.7 19.7
1998 476 27.0 17.6 14.9
1999 542 31.7 17.1 23.6
2000 483 32.9 14.7 27.3
2001 540 34.7 15.6 24.8
2002 488 31.8 15.3 29.5
2003 488 31.8 15.3 29.5
2004 475 27.8 17.1 28
2005 519 29.3 17.7 30.1
2006 553 31.8 17.4 35.8
2007 638 36.1 17.7 37.6
2008 672 38.3 17.5 38.1
2009 440 31.5 14.0 28
2010 481 31.6 15.1 32
2011 526 32.5 16.1 34.4
2012 582 34.6 16.8 40.2
2013 606 34.6 17.4 33.8
2014 631 36.3 17.3 36.1
2015 594 36.0 16.5 33.2
2016 590 36.0 16.3 25.4
2017 613 39.2 15.6 29.2
2018 602 40.4 14.8 27.4
2019 524 37.0 14.1 32.4
2020 544 37.0 14.7 32
2021 473 35.4 13.3 35.7
2022 475 34.5 13.7 37.7
2023 476 35.5 13.4 42
2024 441 31.9 13.8 44

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 Shackelford Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $172 (1.9%) $8,919 (98.1%) $9,092
2020 $183 (1.9%) $9,290 (98.1%) $9,473
2021 $323 (3.0%) $10,297 (96.9%) $10,621

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shackelford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 665th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2792nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 45.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Shackelford Elementary)6147
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shackelford Elementary)6049
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5444
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Shackelford Elementary)5142
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4043
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shackelford Elementary)6633
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Shackelford Elementary)6249
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5750
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shackelford Elementary)6733
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))6145
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Shackelford Elementary)6623
 43%
   5th Grade Science (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5936
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students524476
 9.2%
African American4152
 26.8%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic179181
 1.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White270226
 16.3%
Two or More Races2416
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%42%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shackelford Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 441 students attended Shackelford Elementary.

Students at Shackelford Elementary are 46% White, 40% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Shackelford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Howard J H
High : Waxahachie High School

Shackelford Elementary ranks 2346th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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