1. Home
  2. Texas
  3. Bandera
  4. Bandera Independent School District (Isd)
  5. Alkek Elementary

Alkek Elementary

Summary:

Alkek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Bandera, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 630. It is part of the Bandera Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 616 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alkek Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Hill Country Elementary, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of White students. The school generally performs better than the Bandera ISD average on STAAR tests, particularly in 5th-grade reading and math, but still lags behind the state average in most subject areas and grade levels. Alkek Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Fabra Elementary in the Boerne ISD. The school spends more per student compared to the state average but less than the nearby Hill Country Elementary and Fabra Elementary.

Alkek Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, and its performance is particularly low for Hispanic, White, and at-risk student subgroups. In contrast, the school's performance for gifted and talented students is relatively stronger. While Alkek Elementary generally outperforms the Bandera ISD average, it lags behind the nearby Fabra Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, combined with the lower performance of Hispanic and at-risk student subgroups, suggests that Alkek Elementary may be facing challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1798 Hwy 173 S
       Bandera, TX  78003-0727

(830) 460-3900

District: Bandera Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2477th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,465 Help


Students who attend Alkek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bandera Middle
High:    Bandera High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.9%
Hispanic:
40.7%
Two or more races:
3.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Alkek Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Alkek Elementary ranks worse than 53% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.1. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), Hispanic (40.7%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alkek Elementary is 15. (See more...)
Help
Compare Alkek Elementary employs 40.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alkek Elementary is $9,465.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alkek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alkek Elementary 2477th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alkek 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:
White students:


Bandera Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bandera Independent School District (Isd) 616th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Alkek Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Alkek Elementary?

Rank History for Alkek Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.57 1835th 3465 47.0%
2005 59.51 1550th 3475 55.4%
2006 57.52 1653rd 3476 52.4%
2007 63.37 1457th 3724 60.9%
2008 64.47 1385th 3768 63.2%
2009 45.70 2467th 3884 36.5%
2010 55.00 2059th 3937 47.7%
2011 54.92 2141st 4095 47.7%
2012 47.73 2410th 4206 42.7%
2013 47.35 2443rd 4221 42.1%
2014 46.68 2550th 4260 40.1%
2015 51.63 2235th 4320 48.3%
2016 61.49 1694th 4286 60.5%
2017 52.29 1845th 4329 57.4%
2018 39.00 2618th 4359 39.9%
2019 45.58 2307th 4479 48.5%
2021 47.47 2170th 4578 52.6%
2022 32.02 3251st 4581 29.0%
2023 40.33 2770th 4647 40.4%
2024 45.10 2477th 4675 47.0%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 1720th 3226 46.7%
2019 42.92 1949th 3333 41.5%
2021 35.22 2341st 3446 32.1%
2022 32.37 2645th 3487 24.1%
2023 49.67 1696th 3556 52.3%
2024 20.75 3224th 3638 11.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.30 2831st 3558 20.4%
2019 34.17 2481st 3684 32.7%
2021 23.46 3292nd 3799 13.3%
2022 34.97 2659th 3952 32.7%
2023 34.50 2760th 4086 32.5%
2024 25.99 3500th 4261 17.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.94 3041st 4264 28.7%
2019 45.13 2420th 4309 43.8%
2021 41.67 2627th 4451 41.0%
2022 21.92 3951st 4477 11.7%
2023 29.99 3526th 4521 22.0%
2024 37.11 3092nd 4560 32.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 2350th 4306 45.4%
2019 49.20 2106th 4348 51.6%
2021 50.44 2010th 4499 55.3%
2022 34.39 3131st 4561 31.4%
2023 39.15 2838th 4588 38.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.77 54th 3184 98.3%
2021 73.48 740th 3006 75.4%
2022 48.11 1931st 2958 34.7%
2023 63.20 1281st 2980 57.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.10 2222nd 4240 47.6%
2019 40.30 2654th 4295 38.2%
2021 27.45 3561st 4331 17.8%
2022 27.53 3657th 4461 18.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 2875th 4319 33.4%
2019 41.96 2529th 4357 42.0%
2021 42.95 2386th 4498 47.0%
2022 30.90 3342nd 4563 26.8%
2023 42.18 2617th 4585 42.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.19 3789th 4168 9.1%
2019 28.25 3390th 4188 19.1%
2021 23.90 3644th 4329 15.8%
2022 22.82 3816th 4376 12.8%
2023 27.95 3487th 4401 20.8%
2024 32.67 3247th 4431 26.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Alkek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.68 2107th 3127 32.6%
2019 42.50 1929th 3142 38.6%
2021 42.14 1852nd 3082 39.9%
2022 23.03 2646th 3082 14.1%
2023 30.43 2388th 3106 23.1%
2024 36.65 2120th 3078 31.1%
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.

Alkek Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help





Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
0%

50%

0%

50%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Open Quote The administration has a 'better than you' attitude. The staff leave no doubt that THEY are the experts, you are the mere parent, drop your child off at the door if you must (riding the bus is preferred)and leave the rest to them; after all they know best how to educate your child. Dare to disagree with them on any matter, be it an academic subject, school bullying, or disipline issue, and you will instantly find yourself belittled, your concerns minimized, and even rejected as unfounded. The only reason I don't give Alkek 1 star, is because as far as I know there have been no reports of drugs, alcohol, or serious threats at this school. So, there are worse schools in America, I'm just not sure there are worse schools in RURAL America. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alkek Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 533 6 3 136 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1990 555 5 2 136 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1991 582 5 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1992 564 5 0 129 1 n/a n/a 0 699
1993 675 5 0 131 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1994 739 3 0 135 2 n/a n/a 0 879
1995 515 2 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 515 2 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 508 0 1 131 1 n/a n/a 0 641
1998 510 2 2 150 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1999 498 3 3 145 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2000 493 1 2 140 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2001 466 1 3 135 2 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 464 5 0 148 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2003 464 5 0 148 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2004 469 3 0 143 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 449 5 0 144 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2006 447 0 2 140 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2007 436 1 2 159 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 456 1 2 168 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2009 446 3 4 181 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2010 442 5 3 193 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2011 403 5 3 207 2 0 8 0 628
2012 385 7 3 215 0 0 6 0 616
2013 381 3 4 210 0 1 7 0 606
2014 367 3 4 207 2 1 5 0 589
2015 381 2 3 176 4 2 8 0 576
2016 348 1 4 185 2 1 9 0 550
2017 343 2 7 186 3 2 13 0 556
2018 354 4 5 211 4 1 12 0 591
2019 341 4 5 201 2 0 18 0 571
2020 354 5 4 221 2 0 17 0 603
2021 331 4 4 206 1 0 15 0 561
2022 350 3 4 257 0 2 14 0 630
2023 358 3 4 244 0 1 20 0 630
2024 338 3 2 251 0 1 21 0 616

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 Alkek Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 678 n/a n/a n/a
1990 698 43.0 16.2 n/a
1991 713 43.3 16.4 n/a
1992 699 43.2 16.1 33
1993 812 47.0 17.3 38.3
1994 879 49.6 17.7 35.4
1995 641 40.3 15.9 38.1
1996 641 40.3 15.9 38.1
1997 641 43.5 14.7 42.4
1998 664 42.6 15.6 42.8
1999 649 45.0 14.4 52.5
2000 636 49.3 12.9 49.5
2001 607 50.0 12.1 47
2002 618 50.0 12.4 52.3
2003 618 50.0 12.4 52.3
2004 616 49.2 12.5 51
2005 600 48.4 12.4 59
2006 594 47.7 12.5 62.3
2007 601 45.2 13.3 62.2
2008 632 47.0 13.4 60.9
2009 635 46.7 13.6 65.2
2010 644 48.0 13.4 68.3
2011 628 45.0 13.9 61.1
2012 616 43.0 14.3 61.4
2013 606 41.8 14.4 60.7
2014 589 37.0 15.9 61.8
2015 576 35.0 16.4 63
2016 550 32.0 17.1 61.6
2017 556 32.3 17.1 61.9
2018 591 34.2 17.2 55.8
2019 571 35.4 16.1 59.4
2020 603 36.5 16.5 55.2
2021 561 37.5 14.9 55.1
2022 630 37.8 16.6 54.4
2023 630 40.0 15.7 61.3
2024 616 40.8 15.0 63

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 Alkek Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 678 n/a n/a n/a
1990 698 43.0 16.2 n/a
1991 713 43.3 16.4 n/a
1992 699 43.2 16.1 33
1993 812 47.0 17.3 38.3
1994 879 49.6 17.7 35.4
1995 641 40.3 15.9 38.1
1996 641 40.3 15.9 38.1
1997 641 43.5 14.7 42.4
1998 664 42.6 15.6 42.8
1999 649 45.0 14.4 52.5
2000 636 49.3 12.9 49.5
2001 607 50.0 12.1 47
2002 618 50.0 12.4 52.3
2003 618 50.0 12.4 52.3
2004 616 49.2 12.5 51
2005 600 48.4 12.4 59
2006 594 47.7 12.5 62.3
2007 601 45.2 13.3 62.2
2008 632 47.0 13.4 60.9
2009 635 46.7 13.6 65.2
2010 644 48.0 13.4 68.3
2011 628 45.0 13.9 61.1
2012 616 43.0 14.3 61.4
2013 606 41.8 14.4 60.7
2014 589 37.0 15.9 61.8
2015 576 35.0 16.4 63
2016 550 32.0 17.1 61.6
2017 556 32.3 17.1 61.9
2018 591 34.2 17.2 55.8
2019 571 35.4 16.1 59.4
2020 603 36.5 16.5 55.2
2021 561 37.5 14.9 55.1
2022 630 37.8 16.6 54.4
2023 630 40.0 15.7 61.3
2024 616 40.8 15.0 63

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 Alkek Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,611 (19.5%) $6,651 (80.5%) $8,263
2020 $1,243 (15.3%) $6,881 (84.7%) $8,124
2021 $1,801 (19.0%) $7,665 (81.0%) $9,465

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alkek 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 2307th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2770th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alkek Elementary)4642
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))4142
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alkek Elementary)4826
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))3928
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Alkek Elementary)2346
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))2840
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alkek Elementary)3545
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))3239
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Alkek Elementary)6338
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))5342
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alkek Elementary)5948
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))4246
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Alkek Elementary)5232
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))4131
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students571630
 10.3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic201244
 21.4%
Pacific Islander01
White341358
 5%
Two or More Races1820
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%61.3%
 1.9%

Schools Near Alkek Elementary








Frequently Asked Questions about Alkek Elementary

Students who attend Alkek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bandera Middle
High : Bandera High School

Students at Alkek Elementary are 55% White, 41% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Alkek Elementary ranks 2477th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Alkek Elementary.


Rate Alkek Elementary!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Elementary School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Bandera, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Alkek 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 190 milliseconds.