St Elmo Elementary

Summary:

St Elmo Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 302 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Austin Independent School District.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $13,341, St Elmo Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on STAAR assessments, with only 25.81% to 45.24% of students scoring proficient or better in reading and math. The school's statewide ranking has declined from a 4-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 1-star rating in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. This underperformance is seen across various student subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students.

Interestingly, nearby schools within the Austin Independent School District, such as Pleasant Hill Elementary and Galindo Elementary, generally perform better on STAAR assessments, despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The nearby Harmony School of Innovation - Austin also outperforms St Elmo Elementary in most subject areas, despite having a similar or higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 W St Elmo Rd
       Austin, TX  78745-1151


(512) 414-4477

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3428th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,341 Help


Students who attend St Elmo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bedichek Middle
High:    Travis Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
69.2%
White:
21.4%
African American:
3.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.6% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare St Elmo Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details St Elmo Elementary ranks worse than 73.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 43rd among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.16. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.2%), White (21.4%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Elmo Elementary is 12.5, which is the 26th best among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare St Elmo Elementary employs 23.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Elmo Elementary is $13,341, which is the 22nd highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Elmo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks St Elmo Elementary 3428th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See St Elmo 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:
Hispanic students:


Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for St Elmo Elementary?

Rank History for St Elmo Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.46 2856th 3465 17.6%
2005 42.76 2353rd 3475 32.3%
2006 45.48 2260th 3476 35.0%
2007 29.13 3099th 3724 16.8%
2008 29.51 3139th 3768 16.7%
2009 60.29 1693rd 3884 56.4%
2010 65.21 1459th 3937 62.9%
2011 77.84 619th 4095 84.9%
2012 72.93 985th 4206 76.6%
2013 62.79 1571st 4221 62.8%
2014 75.57 936th 4260 78.0%
2015 74.21 1043rd 4320 75.9%
2016 82.38 622nd 4286 85.5%
2017 51.71 1874th 4329 56.7%
2018 49.12 2029th 4359 53.5%
2019 35.82 2973rd 4479 33.6%
2021 32.27 3019th 4578 34.1%
2022 47.58 2287th 4581 50.1%
2023 33.07 3213th 4647 30.9%
2024 30.16 3428th 4675 26.7%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.46 2685th 3226 16.8%
2019 37.30 2255th 3333 32.3%
2021 31.87 2553rd 3446 25.9%
2022 51.63 1553rd 3487 55.5%
2023 31.74 2690th 3556 24.4%
2024 23.49 3103rd 3638 14.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 1508th 3558 57.6%
2019 36.06 2341st 3684 36.5%
2021 22.31 3353rd 3799 11.7%
2022 23.81 3454th 3952 12.6%
2023 23.79 3547th 4086 13.2%
2024 15.89 4048th 4261 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 1796th 4264 57.9%
2019 35.66 3079th 4309 28.5%
2021 39.11 2794th 4451 37.2%
2022 54.53 1849th 4477 58.7%
2023 41.60 2754th 4521 39.1%
2024 27.23 3730th 4560 18.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.83 2241st 4306 48.0%
2019 35.51 2981st 4348 31.4%
2021 28.65 3281st 4499 27.1%
2022 45.84 2409th 4561 47.2%
2023 30.73 3360th 4588 26.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.13 2577th 3106 17.0%
2021 21.33 2569th 3006 14.5%
2022 66.95 990th 2958 66.5%
2023 44.68 2123rd 2980 28.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.86 2512th 4240 40.8%
2019 44.13 2395th 4295 44.2%
2021 34.13 3048th 4331 29.6%
2022 65.18 1099th 4461 75.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.61 1867th 4319 56.8%
2019 38.21 2780th 4357 36.2%
2021 37.60 2701st 4498 40.0%
2022 49.13 2221st 4563 51.3%
2023 39.70 2789th 4585 39.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.42 1797th 4168 56.9%
2019 35.54 2924th 4188 30.2%
2021 28.26 3352nd 4329 22.6%
2022 48.43 2195th 4376 49.8%
2023 38.89 2836th 4401 35.6%
2024 24.57 3723rd 4431 16.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at St Elmo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.16 1382nd 3127 55.8%
2019 48.19 1677th 3142 46.6%
2023 20.75 2721st 3106 12.4%
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.

St Elmo 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 St Elmo Elementary.

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


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for St Elmo Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 212 29 1 281 8 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 188 37 1 275 2 n/a n/a 0 503
1990 168 27 3 272 2 n/a n/a 0 472
1991 190 31 5 287 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1992 172 28 3 281 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 154 16 6 290 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 146 31 5 273 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1995 132 29 1 283 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 132 29 1 283 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 116 37 0 303 3 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 93 31 1 301 3 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 87 41 0 309 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 73 33 1 321 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 69 32 3 313 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 46 29 2 412 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 46 29 2 412 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 45 15 2 436 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 38 11 3 418 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 27 12 2 402 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 25 8 10 419 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2008 18 8 11 380 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 15 15 5 322 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 13 18 1 314 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 14 13 0 273 0 0 4 0 304
2012 22 8 0 255 0 0 4 0 289
2013 22 10 2 291 0 0 4 0 329
2014 32 10 3 267 0 0 5 0 317
2015 28 8 2 250 0 0 4 0 292
2016 26 13 7 257 0 0 4 0 307
2017 26 17 6 229 1 0 5 0 284
2018 23 14 4 253 1 0 2 0 297
2019 33 13 1 248 0 0 4 0 299
2020 40 14 2 283 0 0 13 0 352
2021 35 18 6 237 0 0 9 0 305
2022 37 16 11 230 0 0 9 0 303
2023 47 13 11 222 0 0 9 0 302
2024 64 11 8 207 0 0 9 0 299

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 St Elmo Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 33.0 16.0 n/a
1989 503 n/a n/a n/a
1990 472 32.0 14.7 n/a
1991 514 31.9 16.1 n/a
1992 484 31.8 15.2 49.4
1993 467 32.0 14.6 69.2
1994 455 32.5 14.0 56.9
1995 447 29.3 15.3 60.6
1996 447 29.3 15.3 60.6
1997 459 29.0 15.8 64.1
1998 429 29.2 14.7 64.3
1999 439 31.6 13.9 79.5
2000 428 34.8 12.3 73.1
2001 418 31.9 13.1 74.2
2002 492 30.7 16.0 79.9
2003 492 30.7 16.0 79.9
2004 498 34.8 14.3 85.1
2005 470 34.9 13.5 75.1
2006 443 34.0 13.0 75.2
2007 462 37.0 12.5 92.6
2008 417 34.0 12.3 91.1
2009 357 29.0 12.3 91.6
2010 347 26.8 12.9 94.5
2011 304 27.0 11.2 94.4
2012 289 23.0 12.5 92.4
2013 329 23.1 14.1 90
2014 317 25.5 12.3 89.9
2015 292 25.0 11.6 89.7
2016 307 22.0 13.9 85.3
2017 284 21.6 13.1 78.5
2018 297 21.8 13.6 82.8
2019 299 21.6 13.7 86.3
2020 352 24.7 14.2 89.2
2021 305 27.0 11.2 82
2022 303 22.0 13.7 82.2
2023 302 24.0 12.5 80.5
2024 299 23.8 12.5 79.6

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 St Elmo Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 33.0 16.0 n/a
1989 503 n/a n/a n/a
1990 472 32.0 14.7 n/a
1991 514 31.9 16.1 n/a
1992 484 31.8 15.2 49.4
1993 467 32.0 14.6 69.2
1994 455 32.5 14.0 56.9
1995 447 29.3 15.3 60.6
1996 447 29.3 15.3 60.6
1997 459 29.0 15.8 64.1
1998 429 29.2 14.7 64.3
1999 439 31.6 13.9 79.5
2000 428 34.8 12.3 73.1
2001 418 31.9 13.1 74.2
2002 492 30.7 16.0 79.9
2003 492 30.7 16.0 79.9
2004 498 34.8 14.3 85.1
2005 470 34.9 13.5 75.1
2006 443 34.0 13.0 75.2
2007 462 37.0 12.5 92.6
2008 417 34.0 12.3 91.1
2009 357 29.0 12.3 91.6
2010 347 26.8 12.9 94.5
2011 304 27.0 11.2 94.4
2012 289 23.0 12.5 92.4
2013 329 23.1 14.1 90
2014 317 25.5 12.3 89.9
2015 292 25.0 11.6 89.7
2016 307 22.0 13.9 85.3
2017 284 21.6 13.1 78.5
2018 297 21.8 13.6 82.8
2019 299 21.6 13.7 86.3
2020 352 24.7 14.2 89.2
2021 305 27.0 11.2 82
2022 303 22.0 13.7 82.2
2023 302 24.0 12.5 80.5
2024 299 23.8 12.5 79.6

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 St Elmo Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,048 (9.1%) $10,431 (90.9%) $11,479
2020 $1,156 (10.5%) $9,821 (89.5%) $10,977
2021 $1,013 (7.6%) $12,329 (92.4%) $13,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on St Elmo 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 2973rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3213th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (St Elmo Elementary)4433
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St Elmo Elementary)4023
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (St Elmo Elementary)2928
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo Elementary)4343
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (St Elmo Elementary)3247
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (St Elmo Elementary)4047
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (St Elmo Elementary)3029
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students299302
 1%
African American1313
American Indian00
Asian111
 1000%
Hispanic248222
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White3347
 42.4%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.3%80.5%
 5.8%


Schools Near St Elmo Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about St Elmo Elementary

Students at St Elmo Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended St Elmo Elementary.

St Elmo Elementary ranks 3428th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend St Elmo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bedichek Middle
High : Travis Early College High School


Rate St Elmo Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for St Elmo 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 1270 milliseconds.