Falfurrias Elementary

Summary:

Falfurrias Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Brooks County Independent School District (ISD) in Falfurrias, Texas. The school has a student population of 263 and is predominantly Hispanic, with over 96% of students identifying as Hispanic. Despite its high enrollment, Falfurrias Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with a 1-star rating out of 5.

Falfurrias Elementary faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, socioeconomic status, and student subgroup performance. The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 33.82% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. Similarly, in math, only 23.53% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40.86%. Additionally, Falfurrias Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

The challenges faced by Falfurrias Elementary are not unique to the school, as the nearby schools in the Brooks County ISD, such as Falfurrias Innovation Academy and Lasater Elementary, have similar demographic and performance profiles. This suggests that the issues are systemic within the district, and addressing them will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that targets the specific needs of the student population and the broader community.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 100 E Allen St
       Falfurrias, TX  78355-0589


(361) 325-8000

District: Brooks County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3646th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,659 Help


Students who attend Falfurrias Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Falfurrias J H
High:    Falfurrias High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
0.9%
Asian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Falfurrias Elementary ranks worse than 78% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Falfurrias Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Brooks County Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (0.9%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Brooks County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falfurrias Elementary is 16.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Brooks County Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falfurrias Elementary is $11,659. 1 elementary schools in the Brooks County Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Falfurrias Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Falfurrias Elementary 3646th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Falfurrias Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brooks County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Brooks County Independent School District (Isd) 836th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Falfurrias Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.45 3296th 3465 4.9%
2005 26.59 2961st 3475 14.8%
2006 22.54 3101st 3476 10.8%
2007 28.26 3130th 3724 16.0%
2008 12.67 3608th 3768 4.2%
2009 10.29 3765th 3884 3.1%
2010 14.14 3752nd 3937 4.7%
2011 8.10 4005th 4095 2.2%
2012 15.55 3980th 4206 5.4%
2013 27.33 3510th 4221 16.8%
2014 19.22 3845th 4260 9.7%
2015 12.96 4038th 4320 6.5%
2016 13.22 3998th 4286 6.7%
2017 17.76 3891st 4329 10.1%
2018 17.00 3952nd 4359 9.3%
2019 26.23 3559th 4479 20.5%
2021 10.24 4475th 4578 2.2%
2022 6.23 4532nd 4581 1.1%
2023 13.86 4330th 4647 6.8%
2024 26.71 3646th 4675 22.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.15 633rd 3333 81.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.17 1693rd 3558 52.4%
2019 40.19 2039th 3684 44.7%
2021 29.52 2841st 3799 25.2%
2022 22.31 3551st 3952 10.1%
2023 40.16 2295th 4086 43.8%
2024 67.08 919th 4261 78.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.04 3833rd 4264 10.1%
2019 32.91 3270th 4309 24.1%
2021 12.54 4356th 4451 2.1%
2022 8.80 4416th 4477 1.4%
2023 19.92 4104th 4521 9.2%
2024 40.08 2882nd 4560 36.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.90 4053rd 4306 5.9%
2019 25.94 3567th 4348 18.0%
2021 11.06 4403rd 4499 2.1%
2022 8.19 4481st 4561 1.8%
2023 13.89 4318th 4588 5.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.71 3957th 4240 6.7%
2019 31.74 3280th 4295 23.6%
2021 16.00 4219th 4331 2.6%
2022 9.60 4413th 4461 1.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.67 3736th 4319 13.5%
2019 29.23 3348th 4357 23.2%
2021 11.77 4358th 4498 3.1%
2022 6.98 4499th 4563 1.4%
2023 16.61 4164th 4585 9.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Falfurrias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.86 3709th 4168 11.0%
2019 31.49 3196th 4188 23.7%
2021 12.27 4253rd 4329 1.8%
2022 8.22 4330th 4376 1.1%
2023 17.57 4058th 4401 7.8%
2024 35.35 3071st 4431 30.7%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Falfurrias Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 62 0 1 514 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1990 59 0 3 550 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1991 65 1 0 563 0 n/a n/a -161 468
1992 51 5 0 571 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1993 48 4 0 553 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 48 1 0 556 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1995 35 0 0 497 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1996 35 0 0 497 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1997 30 0 0 495 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 20 0 1 525 1 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 25 1 1 534 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 20 0 0 547 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2001 15 0 0 521 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 18 1 0 453 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 18 1 0 453 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 16 0 0 435 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 13 0 0 437 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 10 0 0 449 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 8 0 0 423 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 10 1 1 428 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 4 1 0 423 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2010 10 0 0 452 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2011 6 0 0 444 0 0 0 0 450
2012 4 1 0 450 0 0 0 0 455
2013 4 0 0 393 1 0 0 0 398
2014 2 0 0 446 1 0 0 0 449
2015 6 0 0 471 1 0 1 0 479
2016 6 0 0 488 0 0 1 0 495
2017 8 0 0 473 0 0 1 0 482
2018 4 0 1 455 0 0 1 0 461
2019 5 0 1 439 0 0 0 0 445
2020 3 1 1 298 0 0 0 0 303
2021 6 0 2 303 0 0 0 0 311
2022 10 0 0 262 0 0 0 0 272
2023 6 0 2 255 0 0 0 0 263
2024 2 0 1 228 1 0 0 0 232

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 Falfurrias Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 577 n/a n/a n/a
1990 612 43.0 14.2 n/a
1991 468 42.6 10.9 n/a
1992 627 45.0 13.9 73.8
1993 605 44.0 13.8 9.1
1994 605 44.8 13.5 78.3
1995 532 44.0 12.1 81.8
1996 532 44.0 12.1 81.8
1997 525 38.6 13.6 81.1
1998 547 40.5 13.5 79.5
1999 563 40.4 13.9 82.9
2000 567 40.6 14.0 71.8
2001 536 40.1 13.4 97.8
2002 473 37.0 12.8 94.1
2003 473 37.0 12.8 94.1
2004 452 39.0 11.6 99.3
2005 451 37.0 12.2 97.1
2006 459 38.0 12.1 90.8
2007 431 40.4 10.7 80.3
2008 440 37.0 11.9 27.7
2009 428 36.9 11.6 0
2010 462 32.9 14.0 0.9
2011 450 32.1 14.0 1.6
2012 455 32.9 13.8 0.9
2013 398 31.9 12.4 88.7
2014 449 31.9 14.0 86.4
2015 479 29.0 16.5 88.5
2016 495 32.0 15.4 87.9
2017 482 31.0 15.5 86.3
2018 461 28.1 16.3 90.2
2019 445 28.1 15.8 89
2020 303 22.9 13.2 90.1
2021 311 21.7 14.3 93.6
2022 272 16.7 16.2 94.9
2023 263 17.5 14.9 95.8
2024 232 14.0 16.5 94

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 Falfurrias Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 577 n/a n/a n/a
1990 612 43.0 14.2 n/a
1991 468 42.6 10.9 n/a
1992 627 45.0 13.9 73.8
1993 605 44.0 13.8 9.1
1994 605 44.8 13.5 78.3
1995 532 44.0 12.1 81.8
1996 532 44.0 12.1 81.8
1997 525 38.6 13.6 81.1
1998 547 40.5 13.5 79.5
1999 563 40.4 13.9 82.9
2000 567 40.6 14.0 71.8
2001 536 40.1 13.4 97.8
2002 473 37.0 12.8 94.1
2003 473 37.0 12.8 94.1
2004 452 39.0 11.6 99.3
2005 451 37.0 12.2 97.1
2006 459 38.0 12.1 90.8
2007 431 40.4 10.7 80.3
2008 440 37.0 11.9 27.7
2009 428 36.9 11.6 0
2010 462 32.9 14.0 0.9
2011 450 32.1 14.0 1.6
2012 455 32.9 13.8 0.9
2013 398 31.9 12.4 88.7
2014 449 31.9 14.0 86.4
2015 479 29.0 16.5 88.5
2016 495 32.0 15.4 87.9
2017 482 31.0 15.5 86.3
2018 461 28.1 16.3 90.2
2019 445 28.1 15.8 89
2020 303 22.9 13.2 90.1
2021 311 21.7 14.3 93.6
2022 272 16.7 16.2 94.9
2023 263 17.5 14.9 95.8
2024 232 14.0 16.5 94

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 Falfurrias Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,064 (10.6%) $8,956 (89.4%) $10,020
2020 $2,139 (17.0%) $10,477 (83.0%) $12,616
2021 $1,912 (16.4%) $9,747 (83.6%) $11,659

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Falfurrias Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3559th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4330th of 4647 Elementary schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Falfurrias Elementary)2429
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Brooks County Independent School District (Isd))2429
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Falfurrias Elementary)3631
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brooks County Independent School District (Isd))3631
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Falfurrias Elementary)3328
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Brooks County Independent School District (Isd))3328
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Falfurrias Elementary)2926
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brooks County Independent School District (Isd))2926
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Falfurrias Elementary)3625
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Brooks County Independent School District (Isd))3625
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Falfurrias Elementary)2523
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brooks County Independent School District (Isd))2523
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Falfurrias Elementary)476
 41%
   5th Grade Science (Brooks County Independent School District (Isd))476
 41%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445263
 40.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic439255
 41.9%
Pacific Islander00
White56
 20%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89%95.8%
 6.8%


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Students who attend Falfurrias Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Falfurrias J H
High : Falfurrias High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended Falfurrias Elementary.

Falfurrias Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Falfurrias Elementary are 98% Hispanic.


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