Is Ballinger Elementary a good school?

Ballinger Elementary ranks 3498 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Ballinger Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Ballinger Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ballinger Elementary?

Students at Ballinger Elementary are 52% White, 43% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ballinger Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ballinger Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Ballinger J H High : Ballinger High School

Ballinger Elementary

Summary:

Ballinger Elementary is a public elementary school in Ballinger, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 368 students. The school is part of the Ballinger Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 667 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ballinger Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (42.66%) compared to the state average. However, the school's performance has been declining, with a statewide ranking of 3498 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools and a 1-star rating, indicating below-average performance. The school's academic achievement, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average in reading, math, and science. Notably, male students, Hispanic students, special education students, and at-risk students tend to perform worse compared to their peers statewide.

Compared to the nearby Miles Elementary and Winters Elementary, Ballinger Elementary performs significantly worse in academic achievement, with lower STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Miles Elementary, in particular, stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools. Despite the relatively high spending per student at Ballinger Elementary, the school's academic performance remains below the state average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821-0231

(325) 365-3527

District: Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3498^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,291

Students who attend Ballinger Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ballinger J H
High:	Ballinger High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.4%

Hispanic:

42.8%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ballinger Elementary ranks worse than 74.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.4%), Hispanic (42.8%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballinger Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Ballinger Elementary employs 31.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ballinger Elementary is $12,291.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ballinger Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ballinger Elementary 3498^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ballinger Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ballinger Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ballinger Independent School District (Isd) 667^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ballinger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.05	510^th	3465	85.3%
2005	69.42	1035^th	3475	70.2%
2006	69.57	1042^nd	3476	70.0%
2007	57.74	1816^th	3724	51.2%
2008	58.54	1745^th	3768	53.7%
2009	54.01	2034^th	3884	47.6%
2010	58.36	1871^st	3937	52.5%
2011	50.84	2356^th	4095	42.5%
2012	52.87	2103^rd	4206	50.0%
2013	43.61	2665^th	4221	36.9%
2014	45.44	2620^th	4260	38.5%
2015	36.87	3020^th	4320	30.1%
2016	25.37	3494^th	4286	18.5%
2017	21.05	3727^th	4329	13.9%
2018	33.22	2993^rd	4359	31.3%
2019	45.78	2298^th	4479	48.7%
2021	51.82	1947^th	4578	57.5%
2022	52.56	2010^th	4581	56.1%
2023	42.22	2651^st	4647	43.0%
2024	28.94	3498^th	4675	25.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	52.66	1276^th	3684	65.4%
2021	39.37	2089^th	3799	45.0%
2022	72.80	590^th	3952	85.1%
2023	32.42	2948^th	4086	27.9%
2024	25.20	3553^rd	4261	16.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.48	3291^st	4264	22.8%
2019	44.91	2436^th	4309	43.5%
2021	57.49	1551^st	4451	65.2%
2022	52.66	1981^st	4477	55.8%
2023	45.68	2505^th	4521	44.6%
2024	37.89	3034^th	4560	33.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.77	2753^rd	4306	36.1%
2019	49.72	2073^rd	4348	52.3%
2021	45.25	2281^st	4499	49.3%
2022	52.23	2007^th	4561	56.0%
2023	61.05	1515^th	4588	67.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.21	2791^st	4240	34.2%
2019	44.24	2381^st	4295	44.6%
2021	38.30	2699^th	4331	37.7%
2022	32.09	3372^nd	4461	24.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.11	3178^th	4319	26.4%
2019	43.00	2456^th	4357	43.6%
2021	57.31	1618^th	4498	64.0%
2022	51.21	2102^nd	4563	53.9%
2023	32.51	3225^th	4585	29.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.35	2826^th	4168	32.2%
2019	35.36	2934^th	4188	29.9%
2021	44.06	2308^th	4329	46.7%
2022	37.59	2915^th	4376	33.4%
2023	36.31	2995^th	4401	31.9%
2024	34.05	3166^th	4431	28.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ballinger Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.81	2608^th	3127	16.6%
2019	45.09	1804^th	3142	42.6%
2021	47.12	1606^th	3082	47.9%
2022	53.14	1449^th	3082	53.0%
2023	37.15	2119^th	3106	31.8%
2024	24.87	2575^th	3078	16.3%

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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 Ballinger Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	369	6	1	141	n/a	n/a	n/a	517
1989	346	6	0	154	0	n/a	n/a	506
1990	338	8	0	181	0	n/a	n/a	527
1991	358	10	0	172	0	n/a	n/a	540
1992	388	13	0	227	0	n/a	n/a	628
1993	381	18	0	229	0	n/a	n/a	628
1994	388	22	0	232	1	n/a	n/a	643
1995	347	21	0	222	0	n/a	n/a	590
1996	347	21	0	222	0	n/a	n/a	590
1997	339	19	0	217	0	n/a	n/a	575
1998	319	16	0	223	0	n/a	n/a	558
1999	316	9	0	224	0	n/a	n/a	549
2000	322	9	1	208	0	n/a	n/a	540
2001	293	11	0	190	0	n/a	n/a	494
2002	279	9	0	183	0	n/a	n/a	471
2003	279	9	0	183	0	n/a	n/a	471
2004	258	7	0	201	0	n/a	n/a	466
2005	253	11	0	217	2	n/a	n/a	483
2006	247	11	0	201	1	n/a	n/a	460
2007	250	11	0	200	2	n/a	n/a	463
2008	262	11	0	214	1	n/a	n/a	488
2009	256	15	0	206	2	n/a	n/a	479
2010	243	11	0	222	3	n/a	n/a	479
2011	240	3	1	216	3	0	1	464
2012	231	8	2	235	2	0	5	483
2013	225	12	2	214	1	0	9	463
2014	239	5	3	224	1	0	9	481
2015	231	8	7	231	0	0	5	482
2016	228	11	7	223	0	0	6	475
2017	215	11	6	221	0	0	9	462
2018	206	7	3	211	0	0	6	433
2019	210	7	3	195	0	0	8	423
2020	198	7	3	184	0	0	15	407
2021	176	4	3	177	0	0	15	375
2022	183	4	2	169	0	0	16	374
2023	191	1	2	157	1	0	16	368
2024	196	3	2	160	1	0	12	374

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 Ballinger Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	517	30.0	17.2	n/a
1989	506	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	527	33.0	15.9	n/a
1991	540	32.9	16.4	n/a
1992	628	34.9	17.9	45.1
1993	628	36.0	17.4	58.3
1994	643	38.5	16.7	46.8
1995	590	38.2	15.4	44.9
1996	590	38.2	15.4	44.9
1997	575	40.3	14.3	47
1998	558	44.3	12.6	48
1999	549	41.8	13.1	61.4
2000	540	43.8	12.3	65
2001	494	41.3	12.0	62.6
2002	471	36.7	12.8	58.2
2003	471	36.7	12.8	58.2
2004	466	35.6	13.1	58.6
2005	483	34.6	14.0	59.4
2006	460	36.0	12.8	60.4
2007	463	34.4	13.5	60
2008	488	34.9	14.0	59.8
2009	479	34.6	13.8	57.2
2010	479	35.8	13.3	65.8
2011	464	35.3	13.1	64.4
2012	483	35.3	13.6	66.5
2013	463	35.3	13.1	68
2014	481	34.0	14.1	66.9
2015	482	34.0	14.1	64.3
2016	475	35.0	13.5	64.6
2017	462	35.0	13.2	66.7
2018	433	33.9	12.7	63.3
2019	423	34.0	12.4	60.5
2020	407	34.0	11.9	68.1
2021	375	35.0	10.7	69.3
2022	374	32.0	11.6	68.2
2023	368	32.2	11.4	67.7
2024	374	31.6	11.8	70.3

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 Ballinger Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	517	30.0	17.2	n/a
1989	506	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	527	33.0	15.9	n/a
1991	540	32.9	16.4	n/a
1992	628	34.9	17.9	45.1
1993	628	36.0	17.4	58.3
1994	643	38.5	16.7	46.8
1995	590	38.2	15.4	44.9
1996	590	38.2	15.4	44.9
1997	575	40.3	14.3	47
1998	558	44.3	12.6	48
1999	549	41.8	13.1	61.4
2000	540	43.8	12.3	65
2001	494	41.3	12.0	62.6
2002	471	36.7	12.8	58.2
2003	471	36.7	12.8	58.2
2004	466	35.6	13.1	58.6
2005	483	34.6	14.0	59.4
2006	460	36.0	12.8	60.4
2007	463	34.4	13.5	60
2008	488	34.9	14.0	59.8
2009	479	34.6	13.8	57.2
2010	479	35.8	13.3	65.8
2011	464	35.3	13.1	64.4
2012	483	35.3	13.6	66.5
2013	463	35.3	13.1	68
2014	481	34.0	14.1	66.9
2015	482	34.0	14.1	64.3
2016	475	35.0	13.5	64.6
2017	462	35.0	13.2	66.7
2018	433	33.9	12.7	63.3
2019	423	34.0	12.4	60.5
2020	407	34.0	11.9	68.1
2021	375	35.0	10.7	69.3
2022	374	32.0	11.6	68.2
2023	368	32.2	11.4	67.7
2024	374	31.6	11.8	70.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ballinger Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,079 (18.8%)	$8,968 (81.2%)	$11,047
2020	$1,135 (10.0%)	$10,201 (90.0%)	$11,336
2021	$1,880 (15.3%)	$10,411 (84.7%)	$12,291

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballinger 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 2298^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2651^st of 4647 Elementary schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ballinger Elementary)	38	36	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	38	36	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Elementary)	32	30	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	32	30	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Ballinger Elementary)	38	41	3%
4th Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	38	41	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Elementary)	38	30	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	38	30	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Ballinger Elementary)	52	54	2%
5th Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	52	54	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Elementary)	48	64	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	48	64	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Ballinger Elementary)	60	27	33%
5th Grade Science (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	60	27	33%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	423	368	13%
African American	7	1	85.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	195	157	19.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	210	191	9%
Two or More Races	8	16	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.5%	67.7%	7.1%

Schools Near Ballinger 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 Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ballinger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Broad Ave	Ballinger	76821	Runnels County	Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 365-3527	374	32	11.8	70.3%	196 (52.4%)	3 (0.8%)	160 (42.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	28.9	3498^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.2%		42.2	2651^st of 4647 public elementary schools	43.0%	847	37.5	32.6	25.0		32.5	35.6	51.1		6.7	$12,291	$1,880	$10,411
Veribest Special Programs	Public	PK	1122 Pr 2562	Rowena	76875	Runnels County	Olfen Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 442-4301	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Winters Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	603 N Heights St	Winters	79567	Runnels County	Winters Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 754-5577	325	26	12.2	66.8%	138 (42.5%)	2 (0.6%)	172 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.4%)	46.7	2369^th of 4675 public elementary schools	49.3%		41	2724^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.4%	355	37.5	57.1	40.0	53.3	20.0	52.8	73.0	35.5	13.5	$11,835	$1,246	$10,589
Miles Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1001 Robinson	Miles	76861	Runnels County	Miles Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 468-2861	281	21	13.3	44.8%	166 (59.1%)	5 (1.8%)	101 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	90.8	344^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.6%		83.7	619^th of 4647 public elementary schools	86.7%	275	71.4	72.5	63.3	76.7	68.6	70.0	73.3	69.8	60.0	$10,150	$1,210	$8,939
Veribest Ppcd	Public	PK	10062 Fm Hwy 380	Veribest	76886	Tom Green County	Paint Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 732-4314	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Veribest Ppcd	Public	PK	698 S Sims	Paint Rock	76866	Concho County	Eden Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 869-4121	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ballinger Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Ballinger Elementary

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Impact of COVID-19 on Ballinger Elementary

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Schools Near Ballinger Elementary