Turner Elementary

Summary:

Turner Elementary is a public elementary school located in Willis, Texas, serving 424 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Willis Independent School District, which is ranked 590 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turner Elementary has seen a significant shift in its racial demographics, with the student population becoming more diverse in recent years. While the school has performed well in some areas, such as 3rd grade reading, it has struggled in others, particularly in 5th grade mathematics. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, and its performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students and English Language Learners, has declined.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Willis Independent School District, Turner Elementary generally performs below average. For example, the nearby Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary had a significantly higher 3rd grade reading proficiency rate than Turner Elementary. Despite the increased spending per student at Turner Elementary, from $7,641 in 2019-2020 to $8,422 in 2020-2021, the school's academic outcomes have not shown significant improvement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10575 Hwy 75 N
       Willis, TX  77378-9326


(936) 856-1289

District: Willis Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2200th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,422 Help


Students who attend Turner Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Robert P Brabham Middle
High:    Willis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.9%
Hispanic:
36.1%
African American:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Turner Elementary ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Willis Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Turner Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.9%), Hispanic (36.1%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turner Elementary is 15, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Willis Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turner Elementary is $8,422, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Willis Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Turner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Turner Elementary 2200th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Turner Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Willis Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Willis Independent School District (Isd) 590th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turner Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.47 442nd 3465 87.2%
2005 75.36 683rd 3475 80.3%
2006 75.66 668th 3476 80.8%
2007 73.40 850th 3724 77.2%
2008 76.07 693rd 3768 81.6%
2009 77.37 646th 3884 83.4%
2010 79.39 500th 3937 87.3%
2011 78.91 549th 4095 86.6%
2012 75.98 834th 4206 80.2%
2013 59.64 1746th 4221 58.6%
2014 66.45 1393rd 4260 67.3%
2015 74.96 1002nd 4320 76.8%
2016 80.69 709th 4286 83.5%
2017 79.79 705th 4329 83.7%
2018 81.01 644th 4359 85.2%
2019 78.31 762nd 4479 83.0%
2021 77.10 846th 4578 81.5%
2022 39.81 2749th 4581 40.0%
2023 37.57 2951st 4647 36.5%
2024 49.15 2200th 4675 52.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.84 172nd 1112 84.5%
2021 34.43 681st 961 29.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.95 1447th 3226 55.1%
2019 46.39 1762nd 3333 47.1%
2021 43.29 1848th 3446 46.4%
2022 20.99 3140th 3487 10.0%
2023 34.52 2552nd 3556 28.2%
2024 34.95 2492nd 3638 31.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.87 1106th 3558 68.9%
2019 67.50 655th 3684 82.2%
2021 66.71 669th 3799 82.4%
2022 37.61 2459th 3952 37.8%
2023 31.88 2983rd 4086 27.0%
2024 47.00 2092nd 4261 50.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.61 548th 4264 87.1%
2019 69.93 815th 4309 81.1%
2021 81.89 371st 4451 91.7%
2022 36.52 3056th 4477 31.7%
2023 40.87 2797th 4521 38.1%
2024 57.84 1645th 4560 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.30 885th 4306 79.4%
2019 73.16 882nd 4348 79.7%
2021 76.48 806th 4499 82.1%
2022 38.11 2890th 4561 36.6%
2023 49.22 2211th 4588 51.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.26 447th 3106 85.6%
2019 78.03 142nd 3184 95.5%
2021 78.56 431st 3006 85.7%
2022 42.49 2136th 2958 27.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 1183rd 4240 72.1%
2019 58.12 1447th 4295 66.3%
2021 60.65 1186th 4331 72.6%
2022 22.64 3940th 4461 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.86 535th 4319 87.6%
2019 78.67 682nd 4357 84.3%
2021 75.15 871st 4498 80.6%
2022 43.02 2557th 4563 44.0%
2023 25.97 3673rd 4585 19.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.41 1359th 2483 45.3%
2019 62.48 695th 2515 72.4%
2021 85.14 174th 2444 92.9%
2022 41.85 1398th 2421 42.3%
2023 37.41 1554th 2443 36.4%
2024 45.13 1267th 2421 47.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.75 1034th 4168 75.2%
2019 68.92 922nd 4188 78.0%
2021 66.38 1043rd 4329 75.9%
2022 37.21 2942nd 4376 32.8%
2023 37.31 2936th 4401 33.3%
2024 69.13 987th 4431 77.7%
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Rank History for White students at Turner Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.70 688th 3127 78.0%
2019 63.86 1021st 3142 67.5%
2021 60.69 1053rd 3082 65.8%
2022 32.65 2325th 3082 24.6%
2023 28.23 2485th 3106 20.0%
2024 31.16 2364th 3078 23.2%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 30, 2020

Open Quote We must not abandon the need for diversity in education however Turner Elementary continues the targeting, the bigotry, the hate. An institution of learning should not discriminate on the basis of race or any other differences pertaining to skin color, household size, backgrounds should not be attacked by a school on campus or off campus through white supremacy groups affiliated with the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Open Quote Excellent school and teachers! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Turner Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 364 57 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1990 359 49 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 464 63 1 52 2 n/a n/a 0 582
1992 511 86 0 57 4 n/a n/a 0 658
1993 477 95 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1994 527 57 0 87 4 n/a n/a 0 675
1995 530 47 3 119 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1996 530 47 3 119 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1997 459 39 3 122 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 481 51 1 156 1 n/a n/a 0 690
1999 483 59 1 111 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2000 408 25 0 46 5 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 428 19 0 37 4 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 468 24 3 62 5 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 468 24 3 62 5 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 494 32 4 57 7 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 516 28 9 54 5 n/a n/a 0 612
2006 570 44 14 72 8 n/a n/a 0 708
2007 483 49 17 63 6 n/a n/a 0 618
2008 534 52 13 73 5 n/a n/a 0 677
2009 394 46 12 89 5 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 388 57 11 103 4 n/a n/a 0 563
2011 364 45 10 131 0 0 12 0 562
2012 347 26 13 139 4 0 17 0 546
2013 336 28 15 144 4 0 15 0 542
2014 370 27 16 138 4 0 14 0 569
2015 381 26 15 135 1 0 16 0 574
2016 438 28 15 129 0 0 27 0 637
2017 499 30 12 170 2 0 28 0 741
2018 490 32 13 162 3 0 22 0 722
2019 525 50 12 167 6 0 19 0 779
2020 546 58 9 184 7 0 30 0 834
2021 540 60 10 174 7 0 22 0 813
2022 192 41 5 155 0 0 10 0 403
2023 180 53 3 177 0 0 11 0 424
2024 191 72 4 157 0 0 11 0 435

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 Turner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 n/a n/a n/a
1990 432 26.0 16.6 n/a
1991 582 26.0 22.3 n/a
1992 658 36.0 18.2 40.4
1993 632 35.0 18.1 53.6
1994 675 38.0 17.8 35.1
1995 700 45.1 15.5 43.7
1996 700 45.1 15.5 43.7
1997 624 44.4 14.1 36.9
1998 690 46.6 14.8 40.6
1999 655 44.9 14.6 49.3
2000 484 38.0 12.7 41.7
2001 488 36.8 13.3 46.7
2002 562 33.5 16.8 37.2
2003 562 33.5 16.8 37.2
2004 594 34.6 17.2 38
2005 612 38.2 16.0 27.1
2006 708 37.4 18.9 25.4
2007 618 36.9 16.7 19.1
2008 677 39.0 17.4 22
2009 546 30.6 17.8 30
2010 563 31.6 17.8 42.3
2011 562 36.4 15.4 48.9
2012 546 34.0 16.0 43.4
2013 542 29.4 18.3 44.3
2014 569 30.0 18.9 48.3
2015 574 32.0 17.9 35.5
2016 637 35.0 18.2 34.5
2017 741 37.5 19.7 31.8
2018 722 38.1 18.9 36.1
2019 779 39.7 19.5 37
2020 834 43.5 19.1 39.4
2021 813 44.6 18.2 40.2
2022 403 27.0 14.8 65.5
2023 424 28.9 14.6 66.3
2024 435 29.0 15.0 68.5

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 Turner Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 n/a n/a n/a
1990 432 26.0 16.6 n/a
1991 582 26.0 22.3 n/a
1992 658 36.0 18.2 40.4
1993 632 35.0 18.1 53.6
1994 675 38.0 17.8 35.1
1995 700 45.1 15.5 43.7
1996 700 45.1 15.5 43.7
1997 624 44.4 14.1 36.9
1998 690 46.6 14.8 40.6
1999 655 44.9 14.6 49.3
2000 484 38.0 12.7 41.7
2001 488 36.8 13.3 46.7
2002 562 33.5 16.8 37.2
2003 562 33.5 16.8 37.2
2004 594 34.6 17.2 38
2005 612 38.2 16.0 27.1
2006 708 37.4 18.9 25.4
2007 618 36.9 16.7 19.1
2008 677 39.0 17.4 22
2009 546 30.6 17.8 30
2010 563 31.6 17.8 42.3
2011 562 36.4 15.4 48.9
2012 546 34.0 16.0 43.4
2013 542 29.4 18.3 44.3
2014 569 30.0 18.9 48.3
2015 574 32.0 17.9 35.5
2016 637 35.0 18.2 34.5
2017 741 37.5 19.7 31.8
2018 722 38.1 18.9 36.1
2019 779 39.7 19.5 37
2020 834 43.5 19.1 39.4
2021 813 44.6 18.2 40.2
2022 403 27.0 14.8 65.5
2023 424 28.9 14.6 66.3
2024 435 29.0 15.0 68.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Turner Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $746 (9.6%) $7,041 (90.4%) $7,788
2020 $729 (9.5%) $6,913 (90.5%) $7,641
2021 $914 (10.9%) $7,508 (89.1%) $8,422

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Turner Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 762nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2951st of 4647 Elementary schools
 46.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Turner Elementary)5344
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Willis Independent School District (Isd))3650
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Turner Elementary)5648
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Willis Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Turner Elementary)5340
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Willis Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Turner Elementary)7336
 37%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Willis Independent School District (Isd))4841
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Turner Elementary)6547
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Willis Independent School District (Isd))4856
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Turner Elementary)8228
 54%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Willis Independent School District (Isd))6538
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Turner Elementary)5423
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Willis Independent School District (Isd))4222
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students779424
 45.6%
African American5053
 6%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian123
 75%
Hispanic167177
 6%
Pacific Islander00
White525180
 65.7%
Two or More Races1911
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%66.3%
 29.3%


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Students who attend Turner Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Robert P Brabham Middle
High : Willis High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Turner Elementary.

Students at Turner Elementary are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 17% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Turner Elementary ranks 2200th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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