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Stark Elementary

Summary:

Stark Elementary is a public elementary school located in Farmers Branch, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 729. The school is part of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, which is ranked 407 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stark Elementary consistently outperforms the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Stark Elementary had 60.44% of 3rd graders, 65.56% of 4th graders, and 58.25% of 5th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the district's 56.23%, 57.5%, and 60.83%, respectively, and the state's 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school has also consistently ranked in the top half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking of 1640 out of 4675 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

While Stark Elementary's White students and Gifted and Talented students perform well, the school's African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students struggle, ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools in these subgroups. This may be due to the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's increased per-student spending, from $8,242 in the 2019-2020 school year to $9,875 in the 2020-2021 school year, may have contributed to its overall academic performance, which remains strong despite these challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12400 Josey Ln
       Farmers Branch, TX  75234-6419

(972) 968-3300

District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1640th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,875 Help


Students who attend Stark Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Field Middle
High:    Turner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  701

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.6%
White:
13.6%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stark Elementary ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.6%), White (13.6%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stark Elementary is 14.2. 16 elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stark Elementary is $9,875. 22 elementary schools in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stark Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stark Elementary 1640th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Stark Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd) 407th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stark Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.67 2325th 3465 32.9%
2005 40.77 2446th 3475 29.6%
2006 38.83 2548th 3476 26.7%
2007 55.18 1947th 3724 47.7%
2008 55.91 1893rd 3768 49.8%
2009 83.32 306th 3884 92.1%
2010 83.58 234th 3937 94.1%
2011 78.85 553rd 4095 86.5%
2012 77.64 768th 4206 81.7%
2013 72.78 1021st 4221 75.8%
2014 85.00 454th 4260 89.3%
2015 82.95 582nd 4320 86.5%
2016 83.74 546th 4286 87.3%
2017 79.78 706th 4329 83.7%
2018 76.46 796th 4359 81.7%
2019 79.07 737th 4479 83.5%
2021 50.33 2009th 4578 56.1%
2022 46.47 2342nd 4581 48.9%
2023 48.42 2272nd 4647 51.1%
2024 58.94 1640th 4675 64.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.89 377th 3226 88.3%
2019 78.99 349th 3333 89.5%
2021 53.99 1271st 3446 63.1%
2022 45.21 1930th 3487 44.7%
2023 43.50 2051st 3556 42.3%
2024 49.56 1666th 3638 54.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.87 1424th 3558 60.0%
2019 49.86 1424th 3684 61.3%
2021 52.87 1264th 3799 66.7%
2022 51.94 1459th 3952 63.1%
2023 50.77 1593rd 4086 61.0%
2024 42.98 2354th 4261 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.30 448th 4264 89.5%
2019 76.14 534th 4309 87.6%
2021 35.16 3043rd 4451 31.6%
2022 34.85 3186th 4477 28.8%
2023 39.19 2923rd 4521 35.3%
2024 52.90 1995th 4560 56.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.76 823rd 4306 80.9%
2019 85.42 439th 4348 89.9%
2021 55.76 1703rd 4499 62.1%
2022 44.74 2486th 4561 45.5%
2023 54.40 1888th 4588 58.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.68 156th 3106 95.0%
2019 76.65 234th 3184 92.7%
2021 69.37 979th 3006 67.4%
2022 70.71 720th 2958 75.7%
2023 61.44 1383rd 2980 53.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.66 408th 4240 90.4%
2019 88.76 185th 4295 95.7%
2021 57.89 1332nd 4331 69.2%
2022 56.70 1626th 4461 63.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.02 848th 4319 80.4%
2019 62.48 1352nd 4357 69.0%
2021 43.92 2326th 4498 48.3%
2022 47.30 2319th 4563 49.2%
2023 43.23 2555th 4585 44.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.97 471st 967 51.3%
2022 49.96 565th 957 41.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.20 999th 2483 59.8%
2019 80.91 263rd 2515 89.5%
2021 43.11 1295th 2444 47.0%
2022 31.40 1823rd 2421 24.7%
2023 29.60 1865th 2443 23.7%
2024 66.61 571st 2421 76.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.15 554th 4168 86.7%
2019 76.95 567th 4188 86.5%
2021 45.81 2190th 4329 49.4%
2022 44.74 2466th 4376 43.6%
2023 48.58 2141st 4401 51.4%
2024 59.80 1463rd 4431 67.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Stark Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.54 531st 3127 83.0%
2019 77.81 487th 3142 84.5%
2021 58.94 1137th 3082 63.1%
2022 59.66 1177th 3082 61.8%
2023 70.95 749th 3106 75.9%
2024 49.85 1619th 3078 47.4%
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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Stark Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 244 38 19 59 6 n/a n/a 0 366
1989 252 91 30 96 5 n/a n/a 0 474
1990 270 74 38 93 5 n/a n/a 0 480
1991 287 85 45 103 8 n/a n/a -81 447
1992 299 79 46 105 7 n/a n/a 0 536
1993 252 54 42 71 8 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 259 78 40 89 5 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 298 71 57 113 3 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 298 71 57 113 3 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 276 83 73 130 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 231 84 64 150 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 219 72 56 151 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 179 82 41 165 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 173 77 37 227 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 125 69 31 349 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 125 69 31 349 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 111 76 22 396 2 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 113 61 11 490 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2006 102 60 13 549 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 79 41 13 479 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2008 72 26 12 360 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 87 22 17 262 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2010 105 21 12 279 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2011 123 32 20 357 1 0 0 0 533
2012 129 28 22 354 1 0 3 0 537
2013 144 26 24 407 1 0 9 0 611
2014 167 38 28 448 2 1 9 0 693
2015 148 37 23 478 2 1 3 0 692
2016 151 46 21 486 3 0 12 0 719
2017 160 42 32 495 1 0 15 0 745
2018 152 39 31 505 3 0 15 0 745
2019 148 38 31 514 3 1 11 0 746
2020 137 48 23 500 3 1 22 0 734
2021 126 37 22 493 1 1 21 0 701
2022 113 49 23 489 2 1 17 0 694
2023 102 70 17 516 2 2 20 0 729
2024 95 69 25 495 2 2 13 0 701

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 Stark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 25.0 14.6 n/a
1989 474 n/a n/a n/a
1990 480 32.0 15.0 n/a
1991 447 31.8 14.0 n/a
1992 536 34.2 15.6 27.4
1993 427 27.0 15.8 37.7
1994 471 26.6 17.7 31.2
1995 542 30.5 17.8 30.8
1996 542 30.5 17.8 30.8
1997 563 33.9 16.6 30.2
1998 529 31.7 16.7 35.2
1999 499 30.6 16.3 38.9
2000 470 31.5 14.9 43.4
2001 518 34.7 14.9 49.8
2002 575 36.4 15.8 60
2003 575 36.4 15.8 60
2004 607 37.9 16.0 69.9
2005 675 40.3 16.7 66.8
2006 725 45.3 16.0 73.2
2007 613 42.4 14.5 73.1
2008 471 38.5 12.2 73.2
2009 388 30.9 12.6 63.7
2010 417 28.0 14.8 66.4
2011 533 32.8 16.2 57
2012 537 32.5 16.5 57
2013 611 34.6 17.6 55.6
2014 693 39.6 17.5 54
2015 692 40.0 17.3 57.1
2016 719 42.0 17.1 55.6
2017 745 41.7 17.8 50.6
2018 745 44.5 16.7 48.7
2019 746 44.0 16.9 54.8
2020 734 40.9 17.9 54
2021 701 43.2 16.2 56.9
2022 694 45.5 15.2 54.2
2023 729 46.6 15.6 59.7
2024 701 49.2 14.2 58.6

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 Stark Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 25.0 14.6 n/a
1989 474 n/a n/a n/a
1990 480 32.0 15.0 n/a
1991 447 31.8 14.0 n/a
1992 536 34.2 15.6 27.4
1993 427 27.0 15.8 37.7
1994 471 26.6 17.7 31.2
1995 542 30.5 17.8 30.8
1996 542 30.5 17.8 30.8
1997 563 33.9 16.6 30.2
1998 529 31.7 16.7 35.2
1999 499 30.6 16.3 38.9
2000 470 31.5 14.9 43.4
2001 518 34.7 14.9 49.8
2002 575 36.4 15.8 60
2003 575 36.4 15.8 60
2004 607 37.9 16.0 69.9
2005 675 40.3 16.7 66.8
2006 725 45.3 16.0 73.2
2007 613 42.4 14.5 73.1
2008 471 38.5 12.2 73.2
2009 388 30.9 12.6 63.7
2010 417 28.0 14.8 66.4
2011 533 32.8 16.2 57
2012 537 32.5 16.5 57
2013 611 34.6 17.6 55.6
2014 693 39.6 17.5 54
2015 692 40.0 17.3 57.1
2016 719 42.0 17.1 55.6
2017 745 41.7 17.8 50.6
2018 745 44.5 16.7 48.7
2019 746 44.0 16.9 54.8
2020 734 40.9 17.9 54
2021 701 43.2 16.2 56.9
2022 694 45.5 15.2 54.2
2023 729 46.6 15.6 59.7
2024 701 49.2 14.2 58.6

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 Stark Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $796 (9.6%) $7,518 (90.4%) $8,314
2020 $796 (9.7%) $7,445 (90.3%) $8,242
2021 $1,481 (15.0%) $8,394 (85.0%) $9,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stark Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 737th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2272nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 32.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Stark Elementary)6350
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4554
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stark Elementary)6437
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4646
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Stark Elementary)6832
 36%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3437
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Stark Elementary)3843
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4250
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stark Elementary)6136
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))5048
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Stark Elementary)4540
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Stark Elementary)7061
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))5561
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stark Elementary)7649
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))6055
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Stark Elementary)6232
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))4337
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Stark Elementary)8033
 47%
   5th Grade Reading (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (Isd))6737
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students746729
 2.3%
African American3870
 84.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian3117
 45.2%
Hispanic514516
 0.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White148102
 31.1%
Two or More Races1120
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%59.7%
 4.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 701 students attended Stark Elementary.

Students who attend Stark Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Field Middle
High : Turner High School

Students at Stark Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 14% White, 10% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Stark Elementary ranks 1640th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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