Charter Oak Elementary

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Charter Oak Elementary ranks 1527 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charter Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Temple, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Belton Independent School District. With a diverse student population, the school generally outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, particularly in 5th-grade STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science.

Compared to nearby schools like Sparta Elementary and Lakewood Elementary, Charter Oak Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students, as well as a larger population of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's overall academic performance is strong, it has relatively lower rankings for certain student subgroups, such as African American, White, and English Language Learner (ELL) students, indicating a need to address educational disparities.

Despite these challenges, Charter Oak Elementary has maintained a consistent statewide ranking over the past four years, suggesting a stable and quality education for its diverse student body. However, the school could benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to support the academic achievement of its underperforming student subgroups and ensure equitable opportunities for all learners.

Detail:

Public K-5

8402 Poison Oak Rd
Temple, TX 76502

(254) 215-4000

District: Belton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1527^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,302

Students who attend Charter Oak Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Belton Middle
High:	Belton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 624

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.1%

Hispanic:

40.5%

African American:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charter Oak Elementary ranks better than 67.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.1%), Hispanic (40.5%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charter Oak Elementary is 13.2, which is the 4^th best among 10 elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Charter Oak Elementary employs 47.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charter Oak Elementary is $10,302. 5 elementary schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charter Oak Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Oak Elementary 1527^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Charter Oak Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Belton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Independent School District (Isd) 463^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charter Oak Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	68.52	1183^rd	4578	74.2%
2022	56.00	1811^th	4581	60.5%
2023	60.73	1572^nd	4647	66.2%
2024	61.19	1527^th	4675	67.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	90.35	49^th	961	94.9%
2022	54.58	458^th	1004	54.4%
2023	63.34	387^th	1099	64.8%
2024	25.77	919^th	1114	17.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	28.64	2740^th	3446	20.5%
2022	15.74	3330^th	3487	4.5%
2023	9.66	3504^th	3556	1.5%
2024	8.67	3596^th	3638	1.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.73	1997^th	3799	47.4%
2022	51.49	1487^th	3952	62.4%
2023	61.70	1025^th	4086	74.9%
2024	57.71	1395^th	4261	67.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	61.58	1309^th	4451	70.6%
2022	41.04	2753^rd	4477	38.5%
2023	52.86	1992^nd	4521	55.9%
2024	48.95	2258^th	4560	50.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.77	1372^nd	4499	69.5%
2022	56.24	1770^th	4561	61.2%
2023	55.98	1800^th	4588	60.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	69.72	966^th	3006	67.9%
2022	65.96	1057^th	2958	64.3%
2023	61.26	1395^th	2980	53.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.67	2442^nd	4331	43.6%
2022	25.25	3774^th	4461	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	72.37	988^th	4498	78.0%
2022	55.07	1873^rd	4563	59.0%
2023	64.31	1384^th	4585	69.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	66.10	519^th	2444	78.8%
2022	34.07	1727^th	2421	28.7%
2023	38.35	1518^th	2443	37.9%
2024	13.48	2342^nd	2421	3.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	52.77	1764^th	4329	59.3%
2022	54.11	1815^th	4376	58.5%
2023	52.93	1883^rd	4401	57.2%
2024	53.73	1858^th	4431	58.1%

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Rank History for White students at Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	63.74	945^th	3082	69.3%
2022	43.02	1900^th	3082	38.4%
2023	47.57	1724^th	3106	44.5%
2024	58.07	1261^st	3078	59.0%

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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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by a parent
Monday, April 5, 2021

My child is attending for the second year in a row and my husband and I cannot be more satisfied with this school. We were exceptionally blessed to have the best teachers for both school years and do not have one thing to complain about. If there are any issues, Leslie who works in the office could not be any sweeter or more attentive to anyone’s concerns. Hands down the best school in the Temple or Belton area! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Charter Oak Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	180	25	3	158	1	2	21	390
2021	201	32	8	209	1	1	23	475
2022	257	26	11	221	2	1	37	555
2023	288	32	11	263	2	1	35	632
2024	294	33	11	253	1	0	32	624

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 Charter Oak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	390	26.0	14.9	37.2
2021	475	32.0	14.8	41.9
2022	555	38.3	14.4	34.8
2023	632	47.5	13.3	41.9
2024	624	47.1	13.2	38.3

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 Charter Oak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	390	26.0	14.9	37.2
2021	475	32.0	14.8	41.9
2022	555	38.3	14.4	34.8
2023	632	47.5	13.3	41.9
2024	624	47.1	13.2	38.3

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 Charter Oak Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$959 (9.5%)	$9,134 (90.5%)	$10,093
2021	$1,143 (11.1%)	$9,159 (88.9%)	$10,302

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Charter Oak Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	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 Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Charter Oak Elementary	Public	K-5	8402 Poison Oak Rd	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-4000	624	47	13.2	38.3%	294 (47.1%)	33 (5.3%)	253 (40.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.1%)	61.2	1527^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.3%		60.7	1572^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	66.2%	45	0.0	50.0	49.5	63.4	33.9	43.0	62.0	53.5	$10,302	$1,143	$9,159
Joe M Pirtle Elementary	Public	K-5	714 S Pea Rdg	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3400	630	40	15.7	36.5%	307 (48.7%)	70 (11.1%)	179 (28.4%)	17 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (8.4%)	56.4	1777^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.0%		65.1	1373^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	70.5%	404		50.6	51.0	56.4	37.7	39.8	48.2	33.6	$10,643	$1,112	$9,531
Tarver Elementary	Public	K-5	7949 Stonehollow Dr	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3800	486	33	14.7	33.3%	175 (36.0%)	80 (16.5%)	165 (34.0%)	29 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	32 (6.6%)	59.6	1607^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.6%		56.7	1777^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.8%	170		60.5	48.3	56.2	60.5	49.4	44.3	17.8	$9,486	$953	$8,533
Leon Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1501 N Main	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-3200	219	18	12.1	58.9%	111 (50.7%)	8 (3.7%)	87 (39.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	63.5	1427^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.5%		56.8	1775^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.8%	348		56.3	51.3	66.7	50.0	30.8	51.3	38.5	$12,062	$1,361	$10,701
Sparta Elementary	Public	K-5	1800 Sparta Rd	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3600	574	38	15.0	27.9%	370 (64.5%)	26 (4.5%)	132 (23.0%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.4%)	70.3	1110^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.3%		72.9	1044^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.5%	66		53.3	58.7	64.0	36.8	54.0	64.7	35.0	$9,663	$1,013	$8,650
Lakewood Elementary	Public	K-5	11200 Fm 2305	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 215-3100	676	43	15.9	22.6%	473 (70.0%)	17 (2.5%)	117 (17.3%)	21 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.8%)	88.1	449^th of 4675 public elementary schools	90.4%		88.3	442^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	90.5%	7		65.6	62.5	76.2	61.1	62.2	79.8	46.0	$9,772	$812	$8,960
High Point Elementary	Public	K-5	1635 Starlight Dr	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 316-5000	645	40	15.9	40.0%	388 (60.2%)	28 (4.3%)	174 (27.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.1%)	42	2699^th of 4675 public elementary schools	42.3%		53.5	1974^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.5%	725		34.2	48.2	46.8	36.1	45.3	42.2	20.2	$10,292	$1,198	$9,094
Cater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4111 Lark Trl	Temple	76502	Bell County	Temple Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-7444	309	22	13.8	78.3%	79 (25.6%)	67 (21.7%)	134 (43.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (7.1%)	31.9	3325^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.9%		24.3	3748^th of 4647 public elementary schools	19.3%	423		44.3	13.2	37.0	41.7	21.1	38.9	16.7	$10,978	$1,706	$9,273
Belton Early Childhood School	Public	PK	501 E 4th	Belton	76513	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 215-3700	519	28	18.5	62.2%	186 (35.8%)	55 (10.6%)	224 (43.2%)	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (7.7%)								(n/a)									$12,211	$1,793	$10,417
James L Burrell Elementary	Public	K-5	8104 Glade Dr	Temple	76502	Bell County	Belton Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(254) 215-2000	387	27	14.3	26.4%	191 (49.4%)	38 (9.8%)	102 (26.4%)	22 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.8%)								(n/a)		59.7	42.2	47.4	45.8	46.9	39.5	21.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Charter Oak Elementary

Is Charter Oak Elementary a good school?

Charter Oak Elementary ranks 1527^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Charter Oak Elementary?

Students at Charter Oak Elementary are 47% White, 41% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Charter Oak Elementary attend?

Students who attend Charter Oak Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belton Middle
High : Belton High School

What district is Charter Oak Elementary in?

Belton Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Charter Oak Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 624 students attended Charter Oak Elementary.

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