Academy Elementary

Summary:

Academy Elementary is a public elementary school located in Little River Academy, Texas, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 704 students. The school is part of the Academy Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 186 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academy Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. The school outperforms the state average in these subjects for grades 3-5, with its 5th-grade STAAR Mathematics proficiency rate (66%) significantly higher than the state average (48.96%). Academy Elementary's African American students and Gifted and Talented students also perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 185 and 159 out of 2,443 and 2,980 Texas elementary schools, respectively. The school's commitment to investing in resources is evident, with per-student spending increasing from $8,085 in 2019-2020 to $8,907 in 2020-2021, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

While Academy Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Cater Elementary (Temple ISD) and Miller Heights Elementary (Belton ISD) in academic performance, some nearby schools, such as Holland Elementary (Rogers ISD), also demonstrate strong performance. However, Academy Elementary faces challenges related to the growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients increasing from 34.2% in 2020-2021 to 43.75% in 2022-2023, in contrast to the lower percentage at Holland Elementary (40.65%).


Detail:

Public 1-5

 107 S Pondalily
       Little River Academy, TX  76554


(254) 982-0150

District: Academy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1252nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,907 Help


Students who attend Academy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Academy J H
High:    Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  702

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.5%
Hispanic:
28.5%
Two or more races:
6.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Academy Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Academy Elementary ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.76. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), Hispanic (28.5%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 41.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy Elementary is 17.2. (See more...)
Help
Compare Academy Elementary employs 40.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy Elementary is $8,907.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy Elementary 1252nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Academy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Academy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Academy Independent School District (Isd) 186th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Academy Elementary?

Rank History for Academy Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.40 1014th 3465 70.7%
2005 55.40 1752nd 3475 49.6%
2006 62.75 1383rd 3476 60.2%
2007 68.95 1143rd 3724 69.3%
2008 69.77 1065th 3768 71.7%
2009 73.49 860th 3884 77.9%
2010 51.65 2245th 3937 43.0%
2011 47.85 2535th 4095 38.1%
2012 56.03 1926th 4206 54.2%
2013 60.13 1716th 4221 59.3%
2014 64.93 1482nd 4260 65.2%
2015 74.37 1033rd 4320 76.1%
2016 61.72 1681st 4286 60.8%
2017 68.09 1110th 4329 74.4%
2018 69.95 1036th 4359 76.2%
2019 65.40 1260th 4479 71.9%
2021 56.66 1690th 4578 63.1%
2022 66.43 1293rd 4581 71.8%
2023 56.78 1772nd 4647 61.9%
2024 66.76 1252nd 4675 73.2%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.08 892nd 1112 19.8%
2021 43.51 561st 961 41.6%
2022 22.94 860th 1004 14.3%
2023 31.42 832nd 1099 24.3%
2024 46.22 628th 1114 43.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.35 1108th 3226 65.7%
2019 53.16 1407th 3333 57.8%
2021 60.36 973rd 3446 71.8%
2022 51.63 1554th 3487 55.4%
2023 37.28 2396th 3556 32.6%
2024 46.99 1794th 3638 50.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.08 867th 3558 75.6%
2019 40.24 2034th 3684 44.8%
2021 37.81 2195th 3799 42.2%
2022 50.11 1567th 3952 60.3%
2023 42.31 2126th 4086 48.0%
2024 40.99 2503rd 4261 41.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.92 1043rd 4264 75.5%
2019 64.33 1101st 4309 74.4%
2021 46.24 2299th 4451 48.3%
2022 54.67 1839th 4477 58.9%
2023 45.09 2552nd 4521 43.6%
2024 56.56 1757th 4560 61.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.58 1054th 4306 75.5%
2019 64.47 1267th 4348 70.9%
2021 63.67 1320th 4499 70.7%
2022 72.36 994th 4561 78.2%
2023 53.96 1924th 4588 58.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.01 1008th 3106 67.5%
2019 65.06 1165th 3184 63.4%
2021 67.02 1097th 3006 63.5%
2022 56.13 1596th 2958 46.0%
2023 76.58 159th 2980 94.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.60 2609th 4240 38.5%
2019 63.73 1105th 4295 74.3%
2021 56.36 1413th 4331 67.4%
2022 45.75 2391st 4461 46.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.44 1076th 4319 75.1%
2019 64.06 1281st 4357 70.6%
2021 49.29 2011th 4498 55.3%
2022 56.26 1803rd 4563 60.5%
2023 58.77 1646th 4585 64.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.85 937th 2483 62.3%
2019 52.37 1050th 2515 58.3%
2021 50.42 1032nd 2444 57.8%
2022 66.31 571st 2421 76.4%
2023 85.96 185th 2443 92.4%
2024 62.68 697th 2421 71.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.98 1020th 4168 75.5%
2019 62.44 1240th 4188 70.4%
2021 47.15 2116th 4329 51.1%
2022 59.51 1485th 4376 66.1%
2023 53.04 1876th 4401 57.4%
2024 65.34 1165th 4431 73.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Academy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.40 1239th 3127 60.4%
2019 52.42 1495th 3142 52.4%
2021 38.59 1998th 3082 35.2%
2022 54.40 1401st 3082 54.5%
2023 38.01 2080th 3106 33.0%
2024 47.47 1705th 3078 44.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Academy Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Academy Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Academy Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Academy Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 271 0 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1990 281 1 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 305 2 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1992 305 2 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 324 2 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1994 327 2 2 46 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1995 318 3 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 318 3 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 311 3 1 42 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 278 2 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1999 273 3 1 34 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 256 3 1 39 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 255 5 2 39 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 267 6 1 50 3 n/a n/a 0 327
2003 267 6 1 50 3 n/a n/a 0 327
2004 254 10 1 50 4 n/a n/a 0 319
2005 257 6 3 50 3 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 269 6 3 60 4 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 279 5 1 77 5 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 291 4 1 79 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 319 6 1 86 2 n/a n/a 0 414
2010 302 9 2 79 5 n/a n/a 0 397
2011 314 3 1 97 5 0 12 0 432
2012 316 7 3 91 4 0 8 0 429
2013 317 15 2 93 5 0 10 0 442
2014 361 14 2 115 4 3 9 0 508
2015 371 22 5 133 4 1 9 0 545
2016 214 17 4 54 4 0 4 0 297
2017 228 26 3 67 2 0 6 0 332
2018 250 24 4 80 3 1 14 0 376
2019 258 27 6 84 2 3 17 0 397
2020 263 25 4 84 1 1 18 0 396
2021 267 23 2 74 1 2 17 0 386
2022 249 26 3 89 1 1 19 0 388
2023 424 43 9 185 0 1 42 0 704
2024 404 42 8 200 0 0 48 0 702

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 Academy Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 315 n/a n/a n/a
1990 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
1991 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1992 345 21.8 15.8 20.3
1993 385 24.0 16.0 30.1
1994 377 24.0 15.7 25.5
1995 366 23.3 15.7 22.1
1996 366 23.3 15.7 22.1
1997 358 23.8 15.0 24.9
1998 314 24.0 13.1 23.2
1999 311 22.3 13.9 29.9
2000 300 21.3 14.1 31.7
2001 303 21.6 14.0 28.7
2002 327 24.2 13.5 36.4
2003 327 24.2 13.5 36.4
2004 319 23.4 13.6 36.4
2005 319 25.0 12.8 29.8
2006 342 25.0 13.7 30.4
2007 367 25.0 14.7 35.7
2008 379 26.0 14.6 35.1
2009 414 25.8 16.0 34.1
2010 397 26.0 15.2 40.6
2011 432 26.0 16.6 43.1
2012 429 25.0 17.1 45.5
2013 442 26.3 16.7 43.2
2014 508 28.1 18.0 47.2
2015 545 31.0 17.5 52.3
2016 297 20.0 14.8 40.1
2017 332 19.7 16.8 40.1
2018 376 22.9 16.3 43.9
2019 397 24.0 16.4 46.6
2020 396 26.7 14.8 44.2
2021 386 25.3 15.2 34.2
2022 388 26.2 14.7 38.1
2023 704 40.3 17.4 43.8
2024 702 40.7 17.2 41.2

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 Academy Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 315 n/a n/a n/a
1990 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
1991 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1992 345 21.8 15.8 20.3
1993 385 24.0 16.0 30.1
1994 377 24.0 15.7 25.5
1995 366 23.3 15.7 22.1
1996 366 23.3 15.7 22.1
1997 358 23.8 15.0 24.9
1998 314 24.0 13.1 23.2
1999 311 22.3 13.9 29.9
2000 300 21.3 14.1 31.7
2001 303 21.6 14.0 28.7
2002 327 24.2 13.5 36.4
2003 327 24.2 13.5 36.4
2004 319 23.4 13.6 36.4
2005 319 25.0 12.8 29.8
2006 342 25.0 13.7 30.4
2007 367 25.0 14.7 35.7
2008 379 26.0 14.6 35.1
2009 414 25.8 16.0 34.1
2010 397 26.0 15.2 40.6
2011 432 26.0 16.6 43.1
2012 429 25.0 17.1 45.5
2013 442 26.3 16.7 43.2
2014 508 28.1 18.0 47.2
2015 545 31.0 17.5 52.3
2016 297 20.0 14.8 40.1
2017 332 19.7 16.8 40.1
2018 376 22.9 16.3 43.9
2019 397 24.0 16.4 46.6
2020 396 26.7 14.8 44.2
2021 386 25.3 15.2 34.2
2022 388 26.2 14.7 38.1
2023 704 40.3 17.4 43.8
2024 702 40.7 17.2 41.2

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 Academy Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $714 (8.7%) $7,456 (91.3%) $8,170
2020 $640 (7.9%) $7,445 (92.1%) $8,085
2021 $847 (9.5%) $8,060 (90.5%) $8,907

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1260th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1772nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Academy Elementary)4355
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Academy Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academy Elementary)4937
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Academy Independent School District (Isd))4937
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Academy Elementary)4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Academy Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academy Elementary)5145
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Academy Independent School District (Isd))5145
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Academy Elementary)5062
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Academy Independent School District (Isd))5062
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academy Elementary)7255
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Academy Independent School District (Isd))7255
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Academy Elementary)6937
 32%
   5th Grade Science (Academy Independent School District (Isd))6937
 32%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397704
 77.3%
African American2743
 59.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic84185
 120.2%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White258424
 64.3%
Two or More Races1742
 147.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%43.8%
 2.8%


Schools Near Academy Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Elementary

Students who attend Academy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Academy J H
High : Academy High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 702 students attended Academy Elementary.

Students at Academy Elementary are 58% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

Academy Elementary ranks 1252nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


Rate Academy Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Academy Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 91 milliseconds.