Simpson Elementary

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Simpson Elementary ranks 1129 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Simpson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Waxahachie, Texas, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 627. The school is part of the Waxahachie Independent School District, which is ranked 445 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simpson Elementary consistently outperforms the Waxahachie ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects, particularly in Reading and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.29% of 3rd graders at Simpson Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 43.92% for Waxahachie ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's diverse student population is another strength, with a racial makeup of 47.05% White, 18.98% African American, 24.24% Hispanic, 3.19% Asian, and 5.9% two or more races. However, the performance gap between different racial and socioeconomic subgroups is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.

When compared to other Waxahachie ISD elementary schools, Clift Elementary and Wedgeworth Elementary lag significantly behind Simpson Elementary in academic achievement. Simpson Elementary's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district average may contribute to its academic success, and maintaining these resource levels could be crucial in sustaining the school's performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

470 Washington Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165

(972) 923-4740

District: Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1129^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,738

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.6%

Hispanic:

27.0%

African American:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Simpson Elementary ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Simpson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), Hispanic (27%), African American (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simpson Elementary is 15.2, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simpson Elementary is $9,738, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simpson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Simpson Elementary 1129^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Simpson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	74.55	930^th	4578	79.7%
2022	67.54	1245^th	4581	72.8%
2023	69.26	1201^st	4647	74.2%
2024	69.88	1129^th	4675	75.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	86.17	74^th	961	92.3%
2022	86.12	75^th	1004	92.5%
2023	84.66	109^th	1099	90.1%
2024	64.93	362^nd	1114	67.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.54	1387^th	3487	60.2%
2024	74.67	602^nd	3638	83.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.08	1525^th	3799	59.9%
2022	62.41	966^th	3952	75.6%
2023	62.55	977^th	4086	76.1%
2024	56.12	1490^th	4261	65.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	65.30	1106^th	4451	75.2%
2022	46.52	2388^th	4477	46.7%
2023	68.79	978^th	4521	78.4%
2024	66.84	1098^th	4560	75.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	72.40	973^rd	4499	78.4%
2022	56.92	1728^th	4561	62.1%
2023	67.65	1203^rd	4588	73.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	74.14	716^th	3006	76.2%
2022	67.99	909^th	2958	69.3%
2023	72.89	556^th	2980	81.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.10	1978^th	4331	54.3%
2022	35.93	3098^th	4461	30.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.98	919^th	4498	79.6%
2022	74.54	933^rd	4563	79.6%
2023	67.83	1213^th	4585	73.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	45.90	1194^th	2444	51.1%
2022	58.50	821^st	2421	66.1%
2023	41.65	1393^rd	2443	43.0%
2024	59.81	786^th	2421	67.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.30	838^th	4329	80.6%
2022	58.96	1524^th	4376	65.2%
2023	68.02	1037^th	4401	76.4%
2024	55.18	1753^rd	4431	60.4%

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Rank History for White students at Simpson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	67.55	829^th	3082	73.1%
2022	63.05	1051^st	3082	65.9%
2023	64.97	1017^th	3106	67.3%
2024	69.21	793^rd	3078	74.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Simpson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	264	72	12	108	3	1	25	485
2022	278	102	14	122	3	0	31	550
2023	295	119	20	152	3	1	37	627
2024	289	143	17	183	4	1	42	679

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 Simpson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	485	32.1	15.0	33.4
2022	550	37.8	14.5	30.2
2023	627	40.8	15.3	31.7
2024	679	44.4	15.2	34.5

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 Simpson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	485	32.1	15.0	33.4
2022	550	37.8	14.5	30.2
2023	627	40.8	15.3	31.7
2024	679	44.4	15.2	34.5

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 Simpson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$325 (3.3%)	$9,414 (96.7%)	$9,738

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Simpson Elementary	Public	K-5	470 Washington Ave	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4740	679	44	15.2	34.5%	289 (42.6%)	143 (21.1%)	183 (27.0%)	17 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (6.2%)	69.9	1129^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.9%		69.3	1201^st of 4647 public elementary schools	74.2%	72							61.3	60.4	56.3				51.2	46.0	62.2				29.4			$9,738	$325	$9,414
Felty Elementary	Public	K-5	231 Park Pl Blvd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4616	528	36	14.6	35.8%	265 (50.2%)	112 (21.2%)	119 (22.5%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	64.8	1355^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.0%		73	1039^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.6%	316							41.3	62.8	50.9				48.9	62.8	53.3				32.1			$10,013	$323	$9,689
Wedgeworth Elementary	Public	K-5	405 Solon Rd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4640	684	46	14.9	69.6%	194 (28.4%)	105 (15.4%)	344 (50.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.8%)	26.1	3682^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	21.2%		25.7	3641^st of 4647 public elementary schools	21.6%	41	7.7	0.0	0.0	0.0			34.7	41.0	46.6				21.7	34.7	28.6				7.8			$9,979	$529	$9,450
Northside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Brown St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4610	497	35	14.2	66.4%	199 (40.0%)	101 (20.3%)	171 (34.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.8%)	37.2	2982^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	36.2%		34	3161^st of 4647 public elementary schools	32.0%	179							33.8	41.7	40.5				26.9	37.0	48.1				26.3			$11,674	$514	$11,160
Shackelford Elementary	Public	K-5	1001 Butcher Rd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4666	441	32	13.8	44.0%	204 (46.3%)	45 (10.2%)	176 (39.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	47	2346^th of 4675 public elementary schools	49.8%		40	2792^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	39.9%	446							43.5	45.9	52.7				47.3	31.4	46.2				20.4			$10,621	$323	$10,297
Wilemon Steam Academy	Public	K-5	600 W Second St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4780	430	33	13.0	27.4%	271 (63.0%)	26 (6.0%)	113 (26.3%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	72.6	1026^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.1%		77.8	850^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.7%	176							63.9	60.6	68.1				52.8	50.0	58.3				25.0			$10,123	$443	$9,680
Marvin Biomedical Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Brown St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4670	491	34	14.6	72.1%	165 (33.6%)	120 (24.4%)	182 (37.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	35.6	3088^th of 4675 public elementary schools	33.9%		27.7	3528^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.1%	440							39.0	35.1	54.6				40.7	25.7	36.4				20.0			$14,031	$619	$13,412
Faith Family Master Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	701 Ovilla Rd	Waxahachie	75167	Ellis County	Faith Family Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 224-4110	414	23	17.8	98.6%	85 (20.5%)	147 (35.5%)	157 (37.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.1%)	16.1	4230^th of 4675 public elementary schools	9.5%		24.9	3700^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.4%	530					66.7	52.9	23.3	27.6	29.7	51.4	50.0	48.3	16.7	6.9	13.5	22.9	25.0	25.0	8.1	25.0	13.8	$12,950	$2,565	$10,386
Turner Prekindergarten Academy	Public	PK	614 N Getzendaner St	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 923-4690	261	18	14.6	76.6%	57 (21.8%)	64 (24.5%)	133 (51.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)																						$20,163	$323	$19,840
Clift Elementary	Public	K-5	650 Parks School House Rd	Waxahachie	75165	Ellis County	Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 923-4720	608	41	14.8	63.5%	177 (29.1%)	189 (31.1%)	212 (34.9%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	22.8	3878^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.0%		30.8	3357^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.8%	521							36.4	33.3	39.2				25.0	29.7	28.6				10.2			$10,888	$577	$10,311

Frequently Asked Questions about Simpson Elementary

How many students attend Simpson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Simpson Elementary.

Is Simpson Elementary a good school?

Simpson Elementary ranks 1129^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Simpson Elementary in?

Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Simpson Elementary?

Students at Simpson Elementary are 43% White, 27% Hispanic, 21% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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