Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

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Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary ranks 1918 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-4 in Royse City, Texas, part of the Royse City Independent School District (Isd). The school has seen a shift in its student population, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

Academically, the school has shown strong performance in 4th grade STAAR Reading and Mathematics, outperforming the state average in 2022-2023. However, its 3rd grade STAAR results have been more mixed. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, has been noteworthy, with the school ranking in the top 5% and top 25% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, for these subgroups in STAAR Reading. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has seen a significant increase in spending per student, which may have contributed to its academic success.

When compared to nearby public elementary schools, such as Davis Elementary and Harry Herndon Elementary, Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary generally outperforms them in STAAR Reading and Mathematics, particularly in the upper grades. However, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Special Education and At-Risk students, has been less strong. The school has also experienced some fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past few years, which may be due to changes in student population, curriculum, or teaching practices.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

3200 Fm 548 S
Royse City, TX 75189

(972) 375-9672

District: Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1918^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,016

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 255

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.9%

Hispanic:

29.4%

African American:

26.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.9%), Hispanic (29.4%), African American (26.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary is 15. (See more...)

Compare Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary is $16,016.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary 1918^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy 296^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.16	1874^th	4578	59.1%
2022	77.60	848^th	4581	81.5%
2023	80.91	735^th	4647	84.2%
2024	53.92	1918^th	4675	59.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	22.16	3362^nd	3799	11.5%
2023	51.86	1534^th	4086	62.5%
2024	28.80	3337^th	4261	21.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.61	2126^th	4451	52.2%
2022	86.25	270^th	4477	94.0%
2023	71.70	812^th	4521	82.0%
2024	19.19	4159^th	4560	8.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	60.07	1506^th	4499	66.5%
2022	77.59	775^th	4561	83.0%
2023	80.61	675^th	4588	85.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.27	3493^rd	4331	19.3%
2022	23.48	3882^nd	4461	13.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	49.16	2021^st	4498	55.1%
2022	74.34	940^th	4563	79.4%
2023	76.04	876^th	4585	80.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.43	933^rd	2444	61.8%
2023	91.03	112^th	2443	95.4%
2024	71.44	445^th	2421	81.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	54.75	1651^st	4329	61.9%
2022	77.80	603^rd	4376	86.2%
2023	82.92	433^rd	4401	90.2%
2024	48.61	2209^th	4431	50.1%

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Rank History for White students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.83	2037^th	3082	33.9%
2022	66.93	903^rd	3082	70.7%
2023	49.76	1632^nd	3106	47.5%
2024	45.71	1791^st	3078	41.8%

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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 Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	98	9	3	34	2	0	6	152
2021	110	20	3	43	1	0	8	185
2022	106	25	2	66	1	0	13	213
2023	100	39	6	64	0	0	11	220
2024	89	68	6	75	0	1	16	255

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 Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	152	13.0	11.6	13.8
2021	185	17.3	10.6	24.3
2022	213	21.0	10.1	75.1
2023	220	21.2	10.3	28.2
2024	255	16.9	15.0	19.6

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 Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	152	13.0	11.6	13.8
2021	185	17.3	10.6	24.3
2022	213	21.0	10.1	75.1
2023	220	21.2	10.3	28.2
2024	255	16.9	15.0	19.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,123 (12.0%)	$8,257 (88.0%)	$9,380
2021	$679 (4.2%)	$15,338 (95.8%)	$16,016

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	3200 Fm 548 S	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 375-9672	255	17	15.0	19.6%	89 (34.9%)	68 (26.7%)	75 (29.4%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.3%)	53.9	1918^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.0%		80.9	735^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.2%	1183				39.0	50.0			42.4	54.4				$16,016	$679	$15,338
Anita Scott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Erby Campbell Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3300	785	56	13.9	45.9%	332 (42.3%)	149 (19.0%)	243 (31.0%)	15 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.4%)	57	1743^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	62.7%		60.4	1586^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.9%	157	11.1	22.2	20.0	41.2	51.7	51.2		60.0	58.7	45.7		18.9	$8,512	$775	$7,737
Education Center International Academy 3	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	201 N Erby Campbell Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Education Center International Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 636-2600	136	9	15.2	48.5%	92 (67.6%)	13 (9.6%)	27 (19.9%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	56	1808^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.3%		25.2	3680^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.8%	1872				80.0	57.1	40.0	71.4	33.3	42.9	50.0	71.4	10.0	$11,617	$1,533	$10,084
Harry Herndon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Blackland Rd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 721-8101	530	38	13.8	48.1%	198 (37.4%)	53 (10.0%)	248 (46.8%)	8 (1.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	50.3	2141^st of 4675 public elementary schools	54.2%		54.4	1918^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.7%	223	0.0	46.2		50.0	51.3	52.7		39.5	43.3	40.2		23.9	$8,632	$634	$7,999
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Fm 35	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3304	746	49	15.1	37.0%	331 (44.4%)	130 (17.4%)	225 (30.2%)	19 (2.5%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.6%)	61.7	1499^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.9%		67.9	1251^st of 4647 public elementary schools	73.1%	248	0.0	0.0		50.0	44.0	57.4		44.2	55.3	57.0		29.3	$8,439	$758	$7,681
Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK	1400 Fm 1777	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 721-8103	338	25	13.6	73.1%	73 (21.6%)	101 (29.9%)	134 (39.6%)	7 (2.1%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Ruth Cherry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Fm 1777	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3301	846	55	15.4	47.4%	365 (43.1%)	157 (18.6%)	273 (32.3%)	17 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.2%)	41	2753^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	41.1%		40.7	2749^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.8%	4				40.5	41.6	32.6		39.9	49.7	40.0		20.5	$9,895	$701	$9,194
Davis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Fm 1777 Bulldog Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-9549	520	38	13.5	51.3%	237 (45.6%)	29 (5.6%)	231 (44.4%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	60.6	1562^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	66.6%		62.9	1461^st of 4647 public elementary schools	68.6%	101	42.1	55.6	16.7	39.7	46.4	52.1		55.2	56.4	56.2		27.4	$9,686	$715	$8,971
Miss May Vernon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Miss May Dr	Fate	75087	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 635-5006	765	51	14.8	36.5%	361 (47.2%)	122 (15.9%)	202 (26.4%)	27 (3.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	47 (6.1%)	81.4	704^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.9%		77.3	867^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.3%	163				63.5	60.0	58.7		61.1	64.2	64.0		45.2	$8,490	$669	$7,820
Lupe Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	310 Williamsburg Pkwy	Fate	75189	Rockwall County	Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 698-2870	796	43	18.5	32.3%	353 (44.3%)	145 (18.2%)	219 (27.5%)	40 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.5%)	51.5	2072^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	55.7%		64.5	1398^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.9%	674				45.0	50.4	59.1	54.1	35.8	41.4	40.7	38.0	30.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary

Is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary a good school?

Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary ranks 1918^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary?

Students at Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary are 35% White, 29% Hispanic, 27% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary in?

Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy

How many students attend Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 255 students attended Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary.

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