J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Summary:

J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary is a public elementary school in Copperas Cove, Texas, serving 686 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Copperas Cove Independent School District, which is ranked 378 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary has a diverse student population, with 35.71% White, 17.78% African American, and 28.72% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.13% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in reading, compared to 43.26% in the district and 48.85% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students (67.78%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools like Martin Walker Elementary.

The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1,444 out of 4,329 Texas elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 3,411 out of 4,581 in 2021-2022. This variable ranking suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. Interestingly, the school's spending per student has increased from $7,807 in 2018-2019 to $8,908 in 2020-2021, but this is still lower than some nearby schools like Hettie Halstead Elementary, which spent $10,477 per student in 2020-2021.


Detail:

Public K-5

 909 Courtney Ln
       Copperas Cove, TX  76522-0580


(254) 542-3070

District: Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3064th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,908 Help


Students who attend J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    S C Lee J H
High:    Copperas Cove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  697

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.9%
Hispanic:
26.5%
African American:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Compare Details J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.9%), Hispanic (26.5%), African American (20.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary is 14.2. 4 elementary schools in the Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary is $8,908, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary 3064th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd) 378th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.10 1748th 3465 49.6%
2005 63.99 1319th 3475 62.0%
2006 54.92 1789th 3476 48.5%
2007 63.15 1475th 3724 60.4%
2008 70.65 1014th 3768 73.1%
2009 67.66 1258th 3884 67.6%
2010 49.83 2345th 3937 40.4%
2011 47.25 2579th 4095 37.0%
2012 51.86 2158th 4206 48.7%
2013 51.79 2200th 4221 47.9%
2014 49.62 2357th 4260 44.7%
2015 64.59 1539th 4320 64.4%
2016 58.79 1839th 4286 57.1%
2017 60.92 1444th 4329 66.6%
2018 49.03 2034th 4359 53.3%
2019 42.34 2546th 4479 43.2%
2021 46.74 2213th 4578 51.7%
2022 29.22 3411th 4581 25.5%
2023 45.32 2458th 4647 47.1%
2024 36.00 3064th 4675 34.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 680th 1046 35.0%
2019 32.74 824th 1112 25.9%
2021 34.32 685th 961 28.7%
2022 31.84 759th 1004 24.4%
2023 33.83 802nd 1099 27.0%
2024 24.58 937th 1114 15.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.23 2369th 3226 26.6%
2019 34.63 2419th 3333 27.4%
2021 53.26 1306th 3446 62.1%
2022 19.11 3217th 3487 7.7%
2023 25.09 3012th 3556 15.3%
2024 62.26 1045th 3638 71.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.45 1613th 3558 54.7%
2019 44.52 1764th 3684 52.1%
2021 31.87 2653rd 3799 30.2%
2022 29.70 3052nd 3952 22.8%
2023 41.00 2224th 4086 45.6%
2024 53.25 1681st 4261 60.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.59 1721st 4264 59.6%
2019 40.48 2746th 4309 36.3%
2021 42.23 2585th 4451 41.9%
2022 31.27 3431st 4477 23.4%
2023 48.37 2279th 4521 49.6%
2024 47.99 2321st 4560 49.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.00 2362nd 4306 45.1%
2019 36.99 2871st 4348 34.0%
2021 46.46 2222nd 4499 50.6%
2022 29.41 3458th 4561 24.2%
2023 49.12 2221st 4588 51.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.59 1171st 3106 62.3%
2019 52.52 1935th 3184 39.2%
2021 45.37 1927th 3006 35.9%
2022 38.60 2252nd 2958 23.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.62 2832nd 4240 33.2%
2019 52.74 1794th 4295 58.2%
2021 39.29 2625th 4331 39.4%
2022 21.45 4003rd 4461 10.3%
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Rank History for Male students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.04 1843rd 4319 57.3%
2019 48.21 2117th 4357 51.4%
2021 47.70 2102nd 4498 53.3%
2022 31.75 3292nd 4563 27.9%
2023 41.62 2658th 4585 42.0%
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Rank History for African American students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.06 684th 2483 72.5%
2019 45.60 1312th 2515 47.8%
2021 43.52 1283rd 2444 47.5%
2022 34.32 1712th 2421 29.3%
2023 45.07 1237th 2443 49.4%
2024 35.87 1648th 2421 31.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.25 1750th 4168 58.0%
2019 45.40 2289th 4188 45.3%
2021 44.35 2291st 4329 47.1%
2022 30.76 3370th 4376 23.0%
2023 45.92 2355th 4401 46.5%
2024 44.51 2451st 4431 44.7%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.57 11th 11 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.26 2298th 3127 26.5%
2019 32.01 2365th 3142 24.7%
2021 33.40 2214th 3082 28.2%
2022 25.76 2552nd 3082 17.2%
2023 39.07 2047th 3106 34.1%
2024 34.55 2212th 3078 28.1%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, November 4, 2010

Open Quote This school is horrible at working with children who need a little extra. If you have a child who is ADHD, a genius, or anything else other than a cookie cutter kid, this school is NOT for you. The teachers and administration have no respect for the kids. They talk to them like they are idiots and expect the students to behave like adults. I am thoroughly disgusted with this school. There is SO much to say about this aweful school, PLEASE email me with any question. If you have a wonderful child who doesn't have any issues, than this school may work well for you. However, if your child's attitude changes due to deployed parent or whatever the case, be prepared for a long, long battle. Close Quote



Enrollment information for J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 346 83 15 22 4 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 341 100 12 34 7 n/a n/a 0 494
1993 348 105 18 54 2 n/a n/a 0 527
1994 362 122 26 44 2 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 353 135 25 65 3 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 353 135 25 65 3 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 351 167 22 58 3 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 339 173 16 64 3 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 346 162 16 57 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 307 173 13 55 7 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 304 154 14 51 10 n/a n/a 0 533
2002 326 138 27 58 11 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 326 138 27 58 11 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 326 124 22 75 8 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 307 120 21 66 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2006 269 156 13 67 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 319 189 11 67 7 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 489 252 32 126 7 n/a n/a 0 906
2009 474 253 30 135 7 n/a n/a 0 899
2010 502 287 38 145 9 n/a n/a 0 981
2011 468 218 10 219 5 9 108 0 1037
2012 349 173 4 182 4 11 66 0 789
2013 369 146 4 209 6 11 75 0 820
2014 390 155 2 218 5 12 87 0 869
2015 272 114 1 175 2 14 65 0 643
2016 295 126 3 197 1 10 61 0 693
2017 319 122 3 197 2 8 70 0 721
2018 324 133 6 202 0 7 93 0 765
2019 314 124 10 224 2 15 91 0 780
2020 299 148 7 197 3 17 86 0 757
2021 266 127 8 201 0 14 89 0 705
2022 266 130 9 207 1 22 86 0 721
2023 245 122 10 197 2 26 84 0 686
2024 243 140 10 185 2 20 97 0 697

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 J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 470 22.0 21.3 n/a
1992 494 30.6 16.1 18.8
1993 527 34.0 15.5 38
1994 556 32.8 17.0 25.7
1995 581 37.9 15.3 20.1
1996 581 37.9 15.3 20.1
1997 601 38.0 15.8 22.6
1998 595 39.1 15.2 24.4
1999 582 38.6 15.1 38.8
2000 555 38.2 14.5 38.6
2001 533 37.6 14.2 40.7
2002 560 36.9 15.2 41.6
2003 560 36.9 15.2 41.6
2004 555 37.7 14.7 39.3
2005 518 37.5 13.8 37.6
2006 507 39.0 13.0 40
2007 593 37.7 15.7 40.8
2008 906 55.7 16.3 50.2
2009 899 58.0 15.5 47.8
2010 981 61.8 15.8 52.1
2011 1037 65.7 15.7 50
2012 789 52.8 14.9 59.8
2013 820 49.5 16.5 62.2
2014 869 55.3 15.7 62.6
2015 643 41.0 15.6 67.3
2016 693 46.0 15.0 65.9
2017 721 46.5 15.4 59.6
2018 765 46.1 16.5 55.8
2019 780 51.0 15.2 57.9
2020 757 48.7 15.5 60.1
2021 705 49.2 14.3 69.2
2022 721 48.9 14.7 69.9
2023 686 54.5 12.5 67.8
2024 697 48.7 14.2 68.7

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 J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 470 22.0 21.3 n/a
1992 494 30.6 16.1 18.8
1993 527 34.0 15.5 38
1994 556 32.8 17.0 25.7
1995 581 37.9 15.3 20.1
1996 581 37.9 15.3 20.1
1997 601 38.0 15.8 22.6
1998 595 39.1 15.2 24.4
1999 582 38.6 15.1 38.8
2000 555 38.2 14.5 38.6
2001 533 37.6 14.2 40.7
2002 560 36.9 15.2 41.6
2003 560 36.9 15.2 41.6
2004 555 37.7 14.7 39.3
2005 518 37.5 13.8 37.6
2006 507 39.0 13.0 40
2007 593 37.7 15.7 40.8
2008 906 55.7 16.3 50.2
2009 899 58.0 15.5 47.8
2010 981 61.8 15.8 52.1
2011 1037 65.7 15.7 50
2012 789 52.8 14.9 59.8
2013 820 49.5 16.5 62.2
2014 869 55.3 15.7 62.6
2015 643 41.0 15.6 67.3
2016 693 46.0 15.0 65.9
2017 721 46.5 15.4 59.6
2018 765 46.1 16.5 55.8
2019 780 51.0 15.2 57.9
2020 757 48.7 15.5 60.1
2021 705 49.2 14.3 69.2
2022 721 48.9 14.7 69.9
2023 686 54.5 12.5 67.8
2024 697 48.7 14.2 68.7

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 J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $944 (12.1%) $6,863 (87.9%) $7,807
2020 $756 (9.1%) $7,566 (90.9%) $8,322
2021 $1,695 (19.0%) $7,213 (81.0%) $8,908

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2546th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2458th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary)4744
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary)5038
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd))4948
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary)3545
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd))3250
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary)3944
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd))4153
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary)4558
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary)4648
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary)4619
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd))5026
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students780686
 12.1%
African American124122
 1.6%
American Indian22
Asian1010
Hispanic224197
 12.1%
Pacific Islander1526
 73.3%
White314245
 22%
Two or More Races9184
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%67.8%
 9.8%


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Students who attend J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : S C Lee J H
High : Copperas Cove High School

Students at J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary are 35% White, 27% Hispanic, 20% African American, 14% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 697 students attended J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary.

J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary ranks 3064th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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