Duff Elementary

Summary:

Duff Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 625 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duff Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with strong proficiency rates in reading, math, and science. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, and it maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 15-20% of Texas elementary schools. Duff Elementary's performance is particularly impressive across different student subgroups, including Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, who rank in the top 300-600 out of thousands of Texas elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Arlington ISD, such as Dunn Elementary, Swift Elementary, and Pope Elementary, Duff Elementary outperforms them in academic achievement and school rankings. The nearby charter schools, such as Newman International Academy Watauga and Newman International Academy of Arlington, have mixed performance compared to Duff Elementary, with the public school generally outperforming the charters in overall academic achievement and school rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3100 Lynnwood Dr
       Arlington, TX  76013-2099


(682) 867-2000

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,679 Help


Students who attend Duff Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bailey J H
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Hispanic:
30.6%
African American:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Duff Elementary ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (30.6%), African American (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duff Elementary is 15.3. 40 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duff Elementary is $9,679. 38 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Duff Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Duff Elementary 708th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Duff Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Duff Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.81 813th 3465 76.5%
2005 72.97 821st 3475 76.4%
2006 73.14 832nd 3476 76.1%
2007 65.93 1305th 3724 65.0%
2008 72.15 922nd 3768 75.5%
2009 72.63 917th 3884 76.4%
2010 74.16 831st 3937 78.9%
2011 66.59 1398th 4095 65.9%
2012 76.18 821st 4206 80.5%
2013 72.91 1017th 4221 75.9%
2014 77.00 862nd 4260 79.8%
2015 75.01 998th 4320 76.9%
2016 82.25 631st 4286 85.3%
2017 84.66 560th 4329 87.1%
2018 86.88 462nd 4359 89.4%
2019 88.38 395th 4479 91.2%
2021 76.76 858th 4578 81.3%
2022 80.72 720th 4581 84.3%
2023 84.58 592nd 4647 87.3%
2024 81.09 708th 4675 84.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.18 105th 1046 90.0%
2019 91.15 37th 1112 96.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.49 492nd 3226 84.7%
2019 81.49 288th 3333 91.4%
2021 71.07 576th 3446 83.3%
2022 86.88 199th 3487 94.3%
2023 83.94 283rd 3556 92.0%
2024 87.52 275th 3638 92.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.39 221st 3558 93.8%
2019 87.05 172nd 3684 95.3%
2021 84.85 233rd 3799 93.9%
2022 72.62 598th 3952 84.9%
2023 70.84 656th 4086 83.9%
2024 79.79 444th 4261 89.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.60 358th 4264 91.6%
2019 82.64 333rd 4309 92.3%
2021 64.95 1126th 4451 74.7%
2022 66.38 1087th 4477 75.7%
2023 85.20 281st 4521 93.8%
2024 83.29 357th 4560 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.66 541st 4306 87.4%
2019 88.01 347th 4348 92.0%
2021 75.41 851st 4499 81.1%
2022 73.64 944th 4561 79.3%
2023 84.47 534th 4588 88.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 1274th 3106 59.0%
2019 71.33 703rd 3184 77.9%
2021 64.63 1209th 3006 59.8%
2022 65.93 1060th 2958 64.2%
2023 69.44 867th 2980 70.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.15 656th 4240 84.5%
2019 63.03 1157th 4295 73.1%
2021 63.31 1032nd 4331 76.2%
2022 63.99 1175th 4461 73.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.86 432nd 4319 90.0%
2019 85.02 474th 4357 89.1%
2021 75.70 850th 4498 81.1%
2022 80.87 682nd 4563 85.1%
2023 81.46 658th 4585 85.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.52 350th 1005 65.2%
2019 72.74 197th 1009 80.5%
2022 62.21 377th 957 60.6%
2023 53.79 545th 1015 46.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.92 560th 2483 77.4%
2019 68.20 544th 2515 78.4%
2021 40.25 1409th 2444 42.3%
2022 62.97 664th 2421 72.6%
2023 63.50 668th 2443 72.7%
2024 65.09 619th 2421 74.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.68 500th 4168 88.0%
2019 85.98 291st 4188 93.1%
2021 63.70 1177th 4329 72.8%
2022 71.62 856th 4376 80.4%
2023 86.36 331st 4401 92.5%
2024 74.26 750th 4431 83.1%
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Rank History for White students at Duff Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.59 486th 3127 84.5%
2019 79.13 445th 3142 85.8%
2021 65.27 896th 3082 70.9%
2022 68.59 837th 3082 72.8%
2023 71.84 717th 3106 76.9%
2024 73.06 632nd 3078 79.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Duff Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 457 26 3 21 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1989 500 21 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1990 496 19 10 24 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1991 487 29 6 29 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 506 22 8 19 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 458 7 8 22 11 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 500 19 20 21 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 490 18 13 17 8 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 490 18 13 17 8 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 532 17 17 30 9 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 497 34 18 22 7 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 481 35 19 29 9 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 453 36 15 25 7 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 429 43 13 28 8 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 438 63 23 42 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2003 438 63 23 42 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2004 402 56 24 55 4 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 387 42 32 60 4 n/a n/a 0 525
2006 408 63 30 62 3 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 427 74 31 54 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2008 420 57 27 61 2 n/a n/a 0 567
2009 429 53 26 70 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2010 418 53 25 78 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2011 443 41 20 88 1 0 16 0 609
2012 428 48 26 100 1 0 13 0 616
2013 421 41 26 108 3 0 15 0 614
2014 439 79 24 113 1 1 24 0 681
2015 416 90 26 117 3 0 28 0 680
2016 383 74 29 115 3 0 29 0 633
2017 378 70 29 136 3 0 25 0 641
2018 348 75 32 137 3 1 26 0 622
2019 369 65 28 142 3 1 26 0 634
2020 379 77 27 154 4 1 20 0 662
2021 320 55 25 142 3 1 19 0 565
2022 330 53 21 169 2 0 21 0 596
2023 347 50 24 177 2 0 25 0 625
2024 317 48 21 181 2 0 23 0 592

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 Duff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 31.0 16.3 n/a
1989 550 n/a n/a n/a
1990 549 38.0 14.4 n/a
1991 552 38.1 14.4 n/a
1992 557 35.8 15.5 10.1
1993 506 30.0 16.9 15.8
1994 562 30.6 18.4 17.8
1995 546 32.0 17.1 11.4
1996 546 32.0 17.1 11.4
1997 605 35.8 16.9 12.2
1998 578 34.1 17.0 15.1
1999 573 33.7 17.0 23.7
2000 536 33.9 15.8 22
2001 521 35.8 14.6 22.5
2002 570 37.2 15.3 19.3
2003 570 37.2 15.3 19.3
2004 541 35.0 15.5 24.8
2005 525 31.0 16.9 24.8
2006 566 34.2 16.5 31.8
2007 589 35.6 16.5 32.3
2008 567 35.9 15.8 28
2009 579 36.4 15.9 28.2
2010 577 36.4 15.8 29.8
2011 609 36.4 16.7 30.4
2012 616 37.8 16.2 34.7
2013 614 37.7 16.2 35.7
2014 681 40.8 16.6 38.2
2015 680 42.0 16.1 40.1
2016 633 40.0 15.8 38.2
2017 641 39.4 16.2 39.3
2018 622 39.4 15.7 40.4
2019 634 40.4 15.6 43.2
2020 662 40.4 16.3 41.7
2021 565 39.3 14.3 41.9
2022 596 37.2 15.9 39.4
2023 625 38.6 16.1 46.9
2024 592 38.4 15.3 44.3

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 Duff Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 31.0 16.3 n/a
1989 550 n/a n/a n/a
1990 549 38.0 14.4 n/a
1991 552 38.1 14.4 n/a
1992 557 35.8 15.5 10.1
1993 506 30.0 16.9 15.8
1994 562 30.6 18.4 17.8
1995 546 32.0 17.1 11.4
1996 546 32.0 17.1 11.4
1997 605 35.8 16.9 12.2
1998 578 34.1 17.0 15.1
1999 573 33.7 17.0 23.7
2000 536 33.9 15.8 22
2001 521 35.8 14.6 22.5
2002 570 37.2 15.3 19.3
2003 570 37.2 15.3 19.3
2004 541 35.0 15.5 24.8
2005 525 31.0 16.9 24.8
2006 566 34.2 16.5 31.8
2007 589 35.6 16.5 32.3
2008 567 35.9 15.8 28
2009 579 36.4 15.9 28.2
2010 577 36.4 15.8 29.8
2011 609 36.4 16.7 30.4
2012 616 37.8 16.2 34.7
2013 614 37.7 16.2 35.7
2014 681 40.8 16.6 38.2
2015 680 42.0 16.1 40.1
2016 633 40.0 15.8 38.2
2017 641 39.4 16.2 39.3
2018 622 39.4 15.7 40.4
2019 634 40.4 15.6 43.2
2020 662 40.4 16.3 41.7
2021 565 39.3 14.3 41.9
2022 596 37.2 15.9 39.4
2023 625 38.6 16.1 46.9
2024 592 38.4 15.3 44.3

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 Duff Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $685 (7.9%) $8,028 (92.1%) $8,713
2020 $665 (7.9%) $7,801 (92.1%) $8,466
2021 $602 (6.2%) $9,077 (93.8%) $9,679

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 592nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Duff Elementary)5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duff Elementary)5664
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Duff Elementary)6974
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duff Elementary)6679
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Duff Elementary)7668
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duff Elementary)7556
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Duff Elementary)6559
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Duff Elementary)6285
 23%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duff Elementary)6863
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634625
 1.4%
African American6550
 23.1%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2824
 14.3%
Hispanic142177
 24.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White369347
 6%
Two or More Races2625
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%46.9%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Duff Elementary

Students who attend Duff Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bailey J H
High : Arlington High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Duff Elementary.

Duff Elementary ranks 708th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Duff Elementary are 54% White, 31% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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