Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Summary:

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Alice Independent School District (ISD) in Alice, Texas, with a student population of 266 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While the school has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Texas elementary schools, it has shown some strengths, such as higher proficiency rates in 4th and 6th grade reading compared to the state average. However, the school struggles in 3rd and 6th grade math, with proficiency rates well below the state average, and its performance in 5th grade science is also an area of concern. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.59% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, presents additional challenges. Interestingly, the school's racial makeup has become more diverse, with the percentage of Hispanic students decreasing from 94.16% in 2020-2021 to 87.22% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of White students has increased from 5.84% to 12.41% over the same period.

Compared to nearby schools, Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary generally performs better than some, such as Harvey Elementary and Collins-Parr Elementary, which have lower statewide rankings and lower proficiency rates on STAAR tests. However, the school lags behind higher-performing nearby schools like Santa Gertrudis School, which has consistently ranked in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools and outperforms Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary on STAAR tests.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 401 Whitney Dr
       Alice, TX  78332


(361) 664-9568

District: Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1827th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,370 Help


Students who attend Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary usually attend:

High:    Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.5%
White:
11.2%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary ranks better than 60.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.5%), White (11.2%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary is $9,370.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary 1827th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd) 504th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.32 1968th 4359 54.9%
2019 56.10 1708th 4479 61.9%
2021 39.52 2587th 4578 43.5%
2022 37.23 2919th 4581 36.3%
2023 48.14 2289th 4647 50.7%
2024 55.66 1827th 4675 60.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.93 90th 3684 97.6%
2023 46.77 1844th 4086 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.27 1195th 4264 72.0%
2019 63.66 1137th 4309 73.6%
2021 49.66 2055th 4451 53.8%
2022 40.33 2815th 4477 37.1%
2023 54.72 1854th 4521 59.0%
2024 63.45 1280th 4560 71.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.70 1957th 4306 54.6%
2019 45.65 2300th 4348 47.1%
2021 35.73 2820th 4499 37.3%
2022 43.55 2549th 4561 44.1%
2023 44.65 2500th 4588 45.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.91 2531st 3106 18.5%
2023 59.71 1480th 2980 50.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.15 1914th 4240 54.9%
2019 52.99 1777th 4295 58.6%
2021 66.89 870th 4331 79.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.46 2076th 4319 51.9%
2019 67.67 1104th 4357 74.7%
2021 45.05 2257th 4498 49.8%
2022 33.71 3154th 4563 30.9%
2023 52.76 1983rd 4585 56.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.05 1699th 4168 59.2%
2019 62.18 1255th 4188 70.0%
2021 44.50 2280th 4329 47.3%
2022 40.06 2746th 4376 37.2%
2023 54.90 1772nd 4401 59.7%
2024 60.68 1417th 4431 68.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 14 0 0 122 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1990 17 0 0 125 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1991 15 0 0 129 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1992 12 0 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1993 7 0 0 93 0 n/a n/a 0 100
1994 11 0 0 148 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1995 13 0 0 188 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 13 0 0 188 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 16 0 0 204 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1998 23 0 0 205 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 29 0 0 264 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 23 0 0 249 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 18 0 0 175 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2002 15 0 0 180 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2003 15 0 0 180 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2004 19 0 0 182 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2005 16 0 0 189 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 14 0 0 180 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 17 0 0 167 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2008 21 0 0 166 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2009 10 0 0 167 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2010 9 0 0 168 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2011 5 0 0 166 1 0 0 0 172
2012 9 0 0 148 1 0 0 0 158
2013 9 0 0 158 1 0 0 0 168
2014 11 0 0 152 2 0 0 0 165
2015 10 0 0 153 1 0 0 0 164
2016 12 0 0 143 0 0 0 0 155
2017 12 0 0 137 0 0 0 0 149
2018 16 0 0 247 0 0 0 0 263
2019 13 0 0 245 0 0 0 0 258
2020 13 0 0 248 0 0 1 0 262
2021 16 0 0 258 0 0 0 0 274
2022 16 0 0 246 0 0 0 0 262
2023 33 1 0 232 0 0 0 0 266
2024 29 1 0 230 0 0 0 0 260

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 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 136 n/a n/a n/a
1990 142 11.0 12.9 n/a
1991 144 11.0 13.0 n/a
1992 131 11.0 11.9 58.8
1993 100 9.0 11.1 70
1994 159 14.0 11.4 57.9
1995 201 13.0 15.5 58.7
1996 201 13.0 15.5 58.7
1997 220 14.0 15.7 40.9
1998 228 14.7 15.5 44.7
1999 293 18.6 15.8 64.5
2000 272 18.0 15.1 68.4
2001 193 14.0 13.8 70.5
2002 195 15.3 12.7 75.9
2003 195 15.3 12.7 75.9
2004 201 15.2 13.2 73.6
2005 205 14.7 13.9 76.1
2006 195 15.7 12.4 70.3
2007 185 13.0 14.2 74.1
2008 188 12.9 14.6 72.3
2009 178 13.2 13.4 65.2
2010 177 12.8 13.7 79.7
2011 172 12.9 13.2 82
2012 158 11.1 14.1 79.7
2013 168 11.0 15.2 79.8
2014 165 11.0 15.0 78.2
2015 164 11.0 14.9 58.5
2016 155 12.0 12.9 65.8
2017 149 10.5 14.1 62.4
2018 263 21.8 12.0 86.3
2019 258 19.2 13.3 57.8
2020 262 17.4 15.0 82.8
2021 274 19.9 13.7 86.1
2022 262 19.3 13.5 81.7
2023 266 17.8 14.9 84.6
2024 260 20.2 12.8 88.1

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 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 136 n/a n/a n/a
1990 142 11.0 12.9 n/a
1991 144 11.0 13.0 n/a
1992 131 11.0 11.9 58.8
1993 100 9.0 11.1 70
1994 159 14.0 11.4 57.9
1995 201 13.0 15.5 58.7
1996 201 13.0 15.5 58.7
1997 220 14.0 15.7 40.9
1998 228 14.7 15.5 44.7
1999 293 18.6 15.8 64.5
2000 272 18.0 15.1 68.4
2001 193 14.0 13.8 70.5
2002 195 15.3 12.7 75.9
2003 195 15.3 12.7 75.9
2004 201 15.2 13.2 73.6
2005 205 14.7 13.9 76.1
2006 195 15.7 12.4 70.3
2007 185 13.0 14.2 74.1
2008 188 12.9 14.6 72.3
2009 178 13.2 13.4 65.2
2010 177 12.8 13.7 79.7
2011 172 12.9 13.2 82
2012 158 11.1 14.1 79.7
2013 168 11.0 15.2 79.8
2014 165 11.0 15.0 78.2
2015 164 11.0 14.9 58.5
2016 155 12.0 12.9 65.8
2017 149 10.5 14.1 62.4
2018 263 21.8 12.0 86.3
2019 258 19.2 13.3 57.8
2020 262 17.4 15.0 82.8
2021 274 19.9 13.7 86.1
2022 262 19.3 13.5 81.7
2023 266 17.8 14.9 84.6
2024 260 20.2 12.8 88.1

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 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $967 (9.0%) $9,770 (91.0%) $10,738
2020 $650 (6.6%) $9,171 (93.4%) $9,821
2021 $752 (8.0%) $8,618 (92.0%) $9,370

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco 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 1708th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2289th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)4329
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)7523
 52%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))7523
 52%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)4366
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))4366
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)9766
 31%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))9766
 31%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)3157
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))3157
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)4827
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))4827
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)4431
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))4431
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary)3032
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District (Isd))3032
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students258266
 3.1%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic245232
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1333
 153.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%84.6%
 26.8%


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Students at Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 11% White.

Students who attend Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 260 students attended Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary.

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Elementary ranks 1827th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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