Is Nolan Creek School a good school?

Nolan Creek School ranks 2229 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nolan Creek School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 138 students attended Nolan Creek School.

What is the racial makeup of Nolan Creek School?

Students at Nolan Creek School are 55% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

Nolan Creek School

Summary:

Nolan Creek School is a public charter elementary school in Belton, Texas, serving grades K-7 with a total enrollment of 122 students. The school is part of the Belton Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 228 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

While Nolan Creek School has a higher percentage of White students (60.66%) compared to the surrounding schools, its student performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the Belton ISD and the state of Texas averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading at Nolan Creek School was 41.18%, compared to 60.71% for the Belton ISD and 48.85% for Texas. Similarly, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics at Nolan Creek School was 39.13%, compared to 58.19% for the Belton ISD and 48.96% for Texas. Nolan Creek School's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking 2956 out of 4588 Texas elementary schools for female students (2 stars) but 1611 out of 4585 for male students (3 stars).

Nolan Creek School's statewide ranking has decreased over the past few years, from 1388 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 (3 stars) to 2355 out of 4647 in 2022-2023 (2 stars). However, the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for the past three school years, and its spending per student has increased from $7,497 in 2018-2019 to $9,712 in 2020-2021, suggesting a potential investment in resources and support for students. Compared to nearby schools like Lakewood Elementary and Sparta Elementary, which have higher student achievement and statewide rankings, Nolan Creek School's performance indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

505 E Ave C
Belton, TX 76513-3500

(254) 939-4491

District: Orenda Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
2229^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,712

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 138

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.1%

Hispanic:

28.3%

Two or more races:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nolan Creek School ranks better than 52.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Nolan Creek School ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.75. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Hispanic (28.3%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nolan Creek School is 13.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nolan Creek School is $9,712.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nolan Creek School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nolan Creek School 2229^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Nolan Creek School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Nolan Creek School 1174^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Nolan Creek School in the ranking list.)

Orenda Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orenda Charter School 228^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	42.81	2510^th	4479	44.0%
2021	63.68	1388^th	4578	69.7%
2022	41.03	2677^th	4581	41.6%
2023	46.82	2355^th	4647	49.3%
2024	48.69	2229^th	4675	52.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.85	1357^th	4309	68.5%
2023	28.79	3597^th	4521	20.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	39.34	2711^th	4348	37.6%
2021	69.95	1059^th	4499	76.5%
2022	14.84	4243^rd	4561	7.0%
2023	37.34	2956^th	4588	35.6%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	20.54	3956^th	4295	7.9%
2021	82.75	306^th	4331	92.9%
2022	43.29	2571^st	4461	42.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.82	1999^th	4319	53.7%
2019	48.90	2079^th	4357	52.3%
2021	54.31	1778^th	4498	60.5%
2022	53.91	1941^st	4563	57.5%
2023	59.44	1611^th	4585	64.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.69	2850^th	4401	35.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	27.44	2525^th	3142	19.6%
2021	41.27	1884^th	3082	38.9%
2022	27.84	2491^st	3082	19.2%
2023	31.35	2344^th	3106	24.5%
2024	36.95	2104^th	3078	31.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.74	768^th	2252	65.9%
2024	46.75	1174^th	2361	50.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.07	1422^nd	2168	34.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Nolan Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.96	1043^rd	1700	38.6%

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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Monday, June 21, 2021

My children were enrolled in the local school district and they were not receiving the attention they required due to the teacher/student ratio. My eldest is smart as a whip and this was not being nurtured because of the ratio. I had issues with bullying with my youngest and the administration didn't care she was just another student in a chair to go towards their numbers and funding they did not protect my child. These two reasons I pulled my children from the local school district and since they have been attending Nolan Creek School they have blossomed and have been given the protection and attention they deserve as students. The school is very inclusive and allows my children to be in the best learning environment. The faculty and the administration are top notch they truly care about their students and parents. This may be a small school but the community that the children are a part of is large. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Nolan Creek School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	3	0	0	0	0	3
2018	59	6	0	14	5	84
2019	69	8	3	25	8	113
2020	68	11	3	37	6	125
2021	58	19	0	32	11	120
2022	62	10	0	29	5	106
2023	74	9	0	28	11	122
2024	76	11	0	39	12	138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Nolan Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	3	1.0	3.0	0
2018	84	3.6	23.2	36.9
2019	113	6.0	18.8	23.9
2020	125	8.9	13.9	20.8
2021	120	8.0	15.0	22.5
2022	106	9.0	11.7	17
2023	122	9.0	13.4	n/a
2024	138	10.4	13.1	n/a

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 Nolan Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	3	1.0	3.0	0
2018	84	3.6	23.2	36.9
2019	113	6.0	18.8	23.9
2020	125	8.9	13.9	20.8
2021	120	8.0	15.0	22.5
2022	106	9.0	11.7	17
2023	122	9.0	13.4	n/a
2024	138	10.4	13.1	n/a

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 Nolan Creek School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$67 (0.9%)	$7,430 (99.1%)	$7,497
2020	$146 (1.7%)	$8,629 (98.3%)	$8,775
2021	$965 (9.9%)	$8,747 (90.1%)	$9,712

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nolan Creek School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2510^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2355^th of 4647 Elementary schools	5.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nolan Creek School)	29	64	35%
3rd Grade Reading (Orenda Charter School)	55	70	15%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nolan Creek School)	35	45	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orenda Charter School)	54	62	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Nolan Creek School)	21	44	23%
4th Grade Reading (Orenda Charter School)	53	67	14%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nolan Creek School)	29	28	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orenda Charter School)	42	62	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Nolan Creek School)	69	65	4%
5th Grade Reading (Orenda Charter School)	65	69	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nolan Creek School)	58	24	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orenda Charter School)	56	61	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Nolan Creek School)	54	24	30%
5th Grade Science (Orenda Charter School)	54	49	5%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Nolan Creek School)	43	50	7%
6th Grade Reading (Orenda Charter School)	52	77	25%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nolan Creek School)	57	25	32%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orenda Charter School)	60	57	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	113	122	8%
African American	8	9	12.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	25	28	12%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	69	74	7.2%
Two or More Races	8	11	37.5%

Schools Near Nolan Creek School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)					STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (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 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nolan Creek School	Public, Charter	K-7	505 E Ave C	Belton	76513	Bell County	Orenda Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 939-4491	138	10	13.1		76 (55.1%)	11 (8.0%)	39 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.7%)	48.7	2229^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.3%		46.8	2355^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.3%	126							41.2	60.0	56.5	62.5	38.5	35.3	45.0	39.1	25.0	38.5	17.4	$9,712	$965	$8,747
Belton Early Childhood School	Public	PK	501 E 4th	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-3700	519	28	18.5	62.2%	186 (35.8%)	55 (10.6%)	224 (43.2%)	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.7%)								(n/a)																		$12,211	$1,793	$10,417
Miller Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1110 Fairway Dr	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-3300	283	26	10.8	79.9%	94 (33.2%)	31 (11.0%)	132 (46.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.1%)	13.1	4377^th of 4675 public elementary schools	6.4%		19.5	4039^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.1%	338							30.2	27.1	35.6			23.3	11.9	24.4			0.0	$13,024	$2,129	$10,895
Southwest Elementary	Public	K-5	611 S Saunders	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-3500	398	34	11.7	82.4%	71 (17.8%)	28 (7.0%)	281 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	18.2	4124^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.8%		9.2	4486^th of 4647 public elementary schools	3.5%	362	0.0	30.4	21.7	0.0	16.7	0.0	36.2	29.3	16.7			25.8	31.6	27.8			4.3	$12,276	$1,701	$10,575
Leon Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1501 N Main	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-3200	219	18	12.1	58.9%	111 (50.7%)	8 (3.7%)	87 (39.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	63.5	1427^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.5%		56.8	1775^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.8%	348							56.3	51.3	66.7			50.0	30.8	51.3			38.5	$12,062	$1,361	$10,701
Chisholm Trail Elementary	Public	K-5	1082 S Wheat Rd	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 316-5100	913	59	15.4	60.1%	329 (36.0%)	65 (7.1%)	437 (47.9%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	65 (7.1%)	31.6	3339^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.6%		23.8	3778^th of 4647 public elementary schools	18.7%	439	11.8	5.0	10.5	11.1			28.8	43.4	46.6			39.0	31.4	35.1			9.5	$9,688	$1,412	$8,276
Sparta Elementary	Public	K-5	1800 Sparta Rd	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3600	574	38	15.0	27.9%	370 (64.5%)	26 (4.5%)	132 (23.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.4%)	70.3	1110^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.3%		72.9	1044^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.5%	66							53.3	58.7	64.0			36.8	54.0	64.7			35.0	$9,663	$1,013	$8,650
Charter Oak Elementary	Public	K-5	8402 Poison Oak Rd	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-4000	624	47	13.2	38.3%	294 (47.1%)	33 (5.3%)	253 (40.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	61.2	1527^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.3%		60.7	1572^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	66.2%	45	0.0						50.0	49.5	63.4			33.9	43.0	62.0			53.5	$10,302	$1,143	$9,159
Cater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 Lark Trl	Temple	76502	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-7444	309	22	13.8	78.3%	79 (25.6%)	67 (21.7%)	134 (43.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (7.1%)	31.9	3325^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.9%		24.3	3748^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.3%	423							44.3	13.2	37.0			41.7	21.1	38.9			16.7	$10,978	$1,706	$9,273
Joe M Pirtle Elementary	Public	K-5	714 S Pea Rdg	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3400	630	40	15.7	36.5%	307 (48.7%)	70 (11.1%)	179 (28.4%)	17 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (8.4%)	56.4	1777^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.0%		65.1	1373^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	70.5%	404							50.6	51.0	56.4			37.7	39.8	48.2			33.6	$10,643	$1,112	$9,531

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