Padron Elementary

Summary:

Padron Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 574 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 93% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Padron Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.65% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 55.65% in the Austin Independent School District and 48.85% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and Special Education students. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Padron Elementary's overall performance is low, there are some bright spots. The school's performance on STAAR Spanish assessments, particularly in reading, is closer to the district and state averages, suggesting that the school may be providing effective support for its Spanish-speaking students. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Hill Elementary and Harmony School of Science - Austin, perform significantly better academically, despite serving similar student demographics. This indicates that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and educational approaches, can have a significant impact on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2011 W Rundberg Ln
       Austin, TX  78758


(512) 841-9600

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4543rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,980 Help


Students who attend Padron Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Burnet Middle
High:    Navarro Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  632

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.5%
African American:
3.8%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.8% Help


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Compare Details Padron Elementary ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 70th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.5%), African American (3.8%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Padron Elementary is 14.4. 65 elementary schools in the Austin 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 Padron Elementary is $11,980. 42 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Padron Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Padron Elementary 4543rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Padron Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Padron Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 55.33 2050th 4320 52.5%
2016 50.26 2293rd 4286 46.5%
2017 66.05 1205th 4329 72.2%
2018 61.82 1404th 4359 67.8%
2019 58.70 1581st 4479 64.7%
2021 14.53 4244th 4578 7.3%
2022 20.25 3925th 4581 14.3%
2023 17.73 4133rd 4647 11.1%
2024 8.69 4543rd 4675 2.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.09 252nd 3226 92.2%
2019 76.95 398th 3333 88.1%
2021 24.85 2971st 3446 13.8%
2022 32.90 2614th 3487 25.0%
2023 31.08 2727th 3556 23.3%
2024 9.77 3578th 3638 1.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.01 2515th 3558 29.3%
2019 23.88 3248th 3684 11.8%
2021 19.07 3704th 3799 2.5%
2023 12.07 4086th 4086 0.0%
2024 12.22 4169th 4261 2.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.41 599th 4264 86.0%
2019 73.32 661st 4309 84.7%
2021 20.70 3983rd 4451 10.5%
2022 27.80 3643rd 4477 18.6%
2023 24.12 3876th 4521 14.3%
2024 7.26 4512th 4560 1.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.05 1154th 4306 73.2%
2019 52.80 1893rd 4348 56.5%
2021 19.28 3930th 4499 12.6%
2022 22.46 3888th 4561 14.8%
2023 15.71 4228th 4588 7.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 2126th 3106 31.6%
2019 50.65 2003rd 3184 37.1%
2021 2.95 2972nd 3006 1.1%
2022 5.92 2908th 2958 1.7%
2023 3.03 2947th 2980 1.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.82 180th 4240 95.8%
2019 86.28 229th 4295 94.7%
2021 29.42 3411th 4331 21.2%
2022 42.55 2628th 4461 41.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.55 1717th 4319 60.2%
2019 61.71 1386th 4357 68.2%
2021 13.36 4273rd 4498 5.0%
2022 20.29 3973rd 4563 12.9%
2023 25.06 3718th 4585 18.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.00 1008th 2483 59.4%
2019 36.81 1688th 2515 32.9%
2023 23.13 2116th 2443 13.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Padron Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.31 801st 4168 80.8%
2019 69.30 903rd 4188 78.4%
2021 18.04 4007th 4329 7.4%
2022 29.15 3463rd 4376 20.9%
2023 25.89 3616th 4401 17.8%
2024 6.93 4394th 4431 0.8%
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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.

Padron Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Padron Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2015 12 42 2 633 1 0 3 0 693
2016 11 46 3 706 0 0 6 0 772
2017 7 34 1 749 1 1 4 0 797
2018 9 36 10 697 0 1 6 0 759
2019 9 32 7 663 0 1 6 0 718
2020 6 31 0 687 0 1 5 0 730
2021 2 27 1 559 0 1 3 0 593
2022 6 30 0 530 0 0 2 0 568
2023 2 28 8 534 0 0 2 0 574
2024 6 24 2 597 0 0 3 0 632

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 Padron Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2015 693 46.0 15.0 97.5
2016 772 46.0 16.7 97.7
2017 797 48.1 16.5 81.2
2018 759 48.3 15.7 94.6
2019 718 45.8 15.6 96.4
2020 730 44.0 16.5 96.6
2021 593 44.1 13.4 88.9
2022 568 36.7 15.4 91.4
2023 574 31.5 18.1 95.3
2024 632 43.8 14.4 96.8

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 Padron Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2015 693 46.0 15.0 97.5
2016 772 46.0 16.7 97.7
2017 797 48.1 16.5 81.2
2018 759 48.3 15.7 94.6
2019 718 45.8 15.6 96.4
2020 730 44.0 16.5 96.6
2021 593 44.1 13.4 88.9
2022 568 36.7 15.4 91.4
2023 574 31.5 18.1 95.3
2024 632 43.8 14.4 96.8

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 Padron Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,740 (16.8%) $8,593 (83.2%) $10,334
2020 $1,515 (15.4%) $8,327 (84.6%) $9,843
2021 $1,067 (8.9%) $10,914 (91.1%) $11,980

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Padron Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1581st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4133rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 53.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Padron Elementary)4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Padron Elementary)5528
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Padron Elementary)3820
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3419
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Padron Elementary)3932
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Padron Elementary)5512
 43%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Padron Elementary)2912
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2222
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Padron Elementary)3742
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Padron Elementary)5825
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Padron Elementary)5525
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Padron Elementary)4114
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4022
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Padron Elementary)04
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))118
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Padron Elementary)021
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))129
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students718574
 20.1%
African American3228
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic663534
 19.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White92
 77.8%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%95.3%
 1.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 632 students attended Padron Elementary.

Padron Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Padron Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Burnet Middle
High : Navarro Early College High School

Students at Padron Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 4% African American.


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