Is Alto Elementary a good school?

Alto Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Alto Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Alto Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Alto Elementary?

Students at Alto Elementary are 40% White, 31% Hispanic, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Alto Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alto Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Alto Middle High : Alto High School

Alto Elementary

Summary:

Alto Elementary is a public elementary school serving 208 students in grades PK-4 in the Rusk Independent School District in Alto, Texas. The school's student population is predominantly non-White, with 39.9% White, 17.79% African American, 35.1% Hispanic, and 7.21% two or more races.

Despite the school's relatively high spending of $11,899 per student, Alto Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 1,672 and 3,854 out of around 4,600 schools in recent years. The school's academic performance is also significantly below state averages, with only 17.95% of 3rd graders and 33.33% of 4th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. In math, the proficiency rates are similarly low, with 17.95% of 3rd graders and 42.86% of 4th graders meeting the standard, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%.

The school's challenges may be partly attributed to its high percentage of students from low-income families, with 74.04% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the state average and suggests that Alto Elementary serves a predominantly disadvantaged community. In comparison, the nearby Cushing Elementary and Rusk Elementary schools, while not performing at the top of the state, generally outperform Alto Elementary in terms of statewide ranking, School Digger rating, and academic proficiency rates, indicating potential opportunities for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925-9599

(936) 858-7170

District: Alto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3854^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,899

Students who attend Alto Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Alto Middle
High:	Alto High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.8%

Hispanic:

31.3%

African American:

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alto Elementary ranks worse than 82.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Alto Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.8%), Hispanic (31.3%), African American (17.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alto Elementary is 14. (See more...)

Compare Alto Elementary employs 14.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alto Elementary is $11,899.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alto Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alto Elementary 3854^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alto Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alto Independent School District (Isd) 532^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alto Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	35.67	2652^nd	3465	23.5%
2005	47.10	2158^th	3475	37.9%
2006	18.55	3197^th	3476	8.0%
2007	24.99	3247^th	3724	12.8%
2008	29.82	3130^th	3768	16.9%
2009	47.06	2396^th	3884	38.3%
2010	52.48	2204^th	3937	44.0%
2011	54.58	2162^nd	4095	47.2%
2012	61.35	1625^th	4206	61.4%
2013	30.21	3390^th	4221	19.7%
2014	33.04	3253^rd	4260	23.6%
2015	35.53	3083^rd	4320	28.6%
2016	51.57	2228^th	4286	48.0%
2017	39.06	2588^th	4329	40.2%
2018	38.93	2622^nd	4359	39.8%
2019	35.92	2967^th	4479	33.8%
2021	56.93	1672^nd	4578	63.5%
2022	39.80	2750^th	4581	40.0%
2023	45.58	2437^th	4647	47.6%
2024	23.22	3854^th	4675	17.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	55.13	1251^st	3226	61.2%
2019	48.47	1652^nd	3333	50.4%
2021	44.17	1804^th	3446	47.6%
2022	52.67	1490^th	3487	57.3%
2023	41.13	2193^rd	3556	38.3%
2024	14.55	3467^th	3638	4.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	19.03	3488^th	3684	5.3%
2022	46.93	1772^nd	3952	55.2%
2023	34.56	2753^rd	4086	32.6%
2024	22.46	3704^th	4261	13.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.10	2689^th	4264	36.9%
2019	40.40	2755^th	4309	36.1%
2021	54.57	1710^th	4451	61.6%
2022	40.27	2819^th	4477	37.0%
2023	36.25	3150^th	4521	30.3%
2024	18.84	4177^th	4560	8.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.09	3122^nd	4306	27.5%
2019	49.01	2120^th	4348	51.2%
2021	66.59	1201^st	4499	73.3%
2022	39.31	2812^th	4561	38.3%
2023	57.64	1710^th	4588	62.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.99	2153^rd	4240	49.2%
2019	56.75	1530^th	4295	64.4%
2021	56.23	1419^th	4331	67.2%
2022	54.14	1814^th	4461	59.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.26	2298^th	4319	46.8%
2019	27.35	3449^th	4357	20.8%
2021	47.93	2086^th	4498	53.6%
2022	42.03	2624^th	4563	42.5%
2023	34.97	3083^rd	4585	32.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.43	1444^th	2483	41.8%
2019	35.96	1720^th	2515	31.6%
2021	57.84	796^th	2444	67.4%
2023	34.49	1672^nd	2443	31.6%
2024	16.46	2283^rd	2421	5.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.95	3054^th	4168	26.7%
2019	37.45	2803^rd	4188	33.1%
2021	63.43	1186^th	4329	72.6%
2022	58.00	1581^st	4376	63.9%
2023	38.50	2865^th	4401	34.9%
2024	16.85	4111^th	4431	7.2%

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Rank History for White students at Alto Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.39	2038^th	3127	34.8%
2019	32.39	2356^th	3142	25.0%
2021	52.34	1405^th	3082	54.4%
2022	42.40	1925^th	3082	37.5%
2023	50.26	1606^th	3106	48.3%
2024	24.76	2583^rd	3078	16.1%

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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 Alto Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	205	149	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1990	222	147	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
1991	219	149	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	-29	348
1992	192	146	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1993	186	154	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
1994	179	147	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1995	179	135	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1996	179	135	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1997	173	143	0	36	1	n/a	n/a	0	353
1998	112	97	0	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	242
1999	110	110	0	26	1	n/a	n/a	0	247
2000	110	111	0	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	257
2001	116	114	0	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	284
2002	118	107	1	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2003	118	107	1	70	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2004	127	114	1	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
2005	144	113	1	86	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2006	150	103	1	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2007	158	113	1	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2008	143	89	1	89	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2009	134	86	1	86	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2010	141	84	3	84	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2011	119	76	2	86	0	0	15	0	298
2012	120	65	2	85	0	0	18	0	290
2013	118	65	3	91	0	0	12	0	289
2014	114	58	1	81	0	0	10	0	264
2015	101	64	1	91	0	0	9	0	266
2016	90	66	1	94	0	0	13	0	264
2017	102	55	1	84	0	0	14	0	256
2018	96	54	2	104	0	0	22	0	278
2019	94	59	1	94	0	0	23	0	271
2020	83	54	0	96	0	0	27	0	260
2021	81	42	0	91	0	0	26	0	240
2022	77	40	0	89	0	0	21	0	227
2023	83	37	0	73	0	0	15	0	208
2024	80	36	0	63	1	0	21	0	201

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 Alto Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	363	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	379	25.0	15.1	n/a
1991	348	22.1	15.7	n/a
1992	347	26.0	13.3	54.2
1993	362	26.0	13.9	65.5
1994	355	27.1	13.1	55.5
1995	345	29.2	11.8	63.5
1996	345	29.2	11.8	63.5
1997	353	28.1	12.6	65.2
1998	242	22.9	10.6	67.4
1999	247	21.0	11.8	76.5
2000	257	25.0	10.3	76.7
2001	284	23.4	12.1	77.1
2002	297	22.3	13.3	77.8
2003	297	22.3	13.3	77.8
2004	320	24.7	13.0	73.4
2005	344	24.6	14.0	74.7
2006	347	25.7	13.5	66.6
2007	377	26.0	14.5	70.3
2008	322	25.0	12.9	74.2
2009	307	25.9	11.8	71.3
2010	312	26.0	12.0	75.3
2011	298	25.9	11.4	75.2
2012	290	24.6	11.7	72.1
2013	289	21.3	13.5	76.1
2014	264	20.9	12.6	73.1
2015	266	22.0	12.0	72.2
2016	264	22.0	12.0	72.7
2017	256	21.0	12.1	66.8
2018	278	22.0	12.6	70.9
2019	271	22.0	12.3	71.2
2020	260	22.8	11.3	76.9
2021	240	22.5	10.6	78.3
2022	227	19.1	11.8	72.7
2023	208	18.4	11.2	74
2024	201	14.2	14.0	68.7

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 Alto Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	363	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	379	25.0	15.1	n/a
1991	348	22.1	15.7	n/a
1992	347	26.0	13.3	54.2
1993	362	26.0	13.9	65.5
1994	355	27.1	13.1	55.5
1995	345	29.2	11.8	63.5
1996	345	29.2	11.8	63.5
1997	353	28.1	12.6	65.2
1998	242	22.9	10.6	67.4
1999	247	21.0	11.8	76.5
2000	257	25.0	10.3	76.7
2001	284	23.4	12.1	77.1
2002	297	22.3	13.3	77.8
2003	297	22.3	13.3	77.8
2004	320	24.7	13.0	73.4
2005	344	24.6	14.0	74.7
2006	347	25.7	13.5	66.6
2007	377	26.0	14.5	70.3
2008	322	25.0	12.9	74.2
2009	307	25.9	11.8	71.3
2010	312	26.0	12.0	75.3
2011	298	25.9	11.4	75.2
2012	290	24.6	11.7	72.1
2013	289	21.3	13.5	76.1
2014	264	20.9	12.6	73.1
2015	266	22.0	12.0	72.2
2016	264	22.0	12.0	72.7
2017	256	21.0	12.1	66.8
2018	278	22.0	12.6	70.9
2019	271	22.0	12.3	71.2
2020	260	22.8	11.3	76.9
2021	240	22.5	10.6	78.3
2022	227	19.1	11.8	72.7
2023	208	18.4	11.2	74
2024	201	14.2	14.0	68.7

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 Alto Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$775 (8.8%)	$8,078 (91.2%)	$8,853
2020	$823 (7.5%)	$10,104 (92.5%)	$10,927
2021	$1,199 (10.1%)	$10,700 (89.9%)	$11,899

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alto 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 2967^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2437^th of 4647 Elementary schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alto Elementary)	20	44	24%
3rd Grade Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	20	44	24%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alto Elementary)	39	39
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	39	39
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Alto Elementary)	33	31	2%
4th Grade Reading (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	33	31	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alto Elementary)	52	56	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alto Independent School District (Isd))	52	56	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	208	23.2%
African American	59	37	37.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	94	73	22.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	83	11.7%
Two or More Races	23	15	34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.2%	74%	2.8%

Schools Near Alto Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	236 Cr 2429	Alto	75925	Cherokee County	Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 858-7170	201	14	14.0	68.7%	80 (39.8%)	36 (17.9%)	63 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.4%)	23.2	3854^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.6%		45.6	2437^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.6%	1417	18.0	33.3		18.0	42.9			$11,899	$1,199	$10,700
Rusk Intermediate	Public	4-5	1143 Loop 343 W	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 683-1726	268	24	11.3	72.4%	162 (60.4%)	27 (10.1%)	58 (21.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.7%)	58.3	1675^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.2%		43.9	2540^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.3%	865		51.5	54.1		41.8	53.0	31.6	$12,068	$2,444	$9,624
Gw Bradford Pri	Public	PK, KG-1	440 Collins St	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 683-6106	364	25	14.8	77.2%	222 (61.0%)	49 (13.5%)	56 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)								(n/a)								$10,492	$2,375	$8,117
Rusk Elementary	Public	2-3	300 N Henderson St	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 683-2595	329	27	12.3	73.6%	208 (63.2%)	39 (11.9%)	59 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.4%)								(n/a)	52.0			40.1				$12,234	$2,398	$9,835
Cushing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1165 W Bearkat Dr	Cushing	75760	Nacogdoches County	Cushing Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 326-4890	257	19	13.5	74.7%	184 (71.6%)	10 (3.9%)	53 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	32.7	3269^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.1%		66.2	1337^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.2%	1932	54.3	35.9	32.4	48.6	28.2	8.1	16.2	$8,447	$592	$7,855

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