Bess Race Elementary

Summary:

Bess Race Elementary is a public elementary school in Crowley, Texas, serving 665 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Crowley Independent School District, which is ranked 750 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bess Race Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American students (46.77%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 5.51% to 38.87% African American students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 2496 and 3814 out of 4,675 schools over the past several years. Its performance is below the state and district averages in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science assessments across all grade levels. While African American and Hispanic students perform relatively better than the overall school, Bess Race Elementary struggles with the performance of English Language Learners, Gifted and Talented, and At-Risk students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Crowley Independent School District and the Burleson Independent School District, Bess Race Elementary consistently underperforms. For example, J.A. Hargrave Elementary and Deer Creek Elementary, both in the Crowley ISD, outperform Bess Race Elementary in STAAR assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (77.44%) at Bess Race Elementary suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which likely contributes to the school's overall academic performance and the disparities observed among different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 537 S Heights Dr
       Crowley, TX  76036-3197


(817) 297-5080

District: Crowley Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3814th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,582 Help


Students who attend Bess Race Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Richard Allie Middle
High:    Crowley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

African American:
50.6%
Hispanic:
26.0%
White:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bess Race Elementary ranks worse than 81.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Crowley Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bess Race Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (50.6%), Hispanic (26%), White (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bess Race Elementary is 14.4. 9 elementary schools in the Crowley Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bess Race Elementary is $9,582, which is the lowest among 15 elementary schools in the Crowley Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bess Race Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bess Race Elementary 3814th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bess Race Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Crowley Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Crowley Independent School District (Isd) 750th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bess Race Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.31 557th 3465 83.9%
2005 77.86 561st 3475 83.9%
2006 67.24 1156th 3476 66.7%
2007 59.10 1726th 3724 53.7%
2008 48.40 2279th 3768 39.5%
2009 60.28 1694th 3884 56.4%
2010 45.37 2562nd 3937 34.9%
2011 59.74 1829th 4095 55.3%
2012 42.26 2754th 4206 34.5%
2013 37.00 3038th 4221 28.0%
2014 26.10 3578th 4260 16.0%
2015 37.34 2995th 4320 30.7%
2016 23.73 3564th 4286 16.8%
2017 34.81 2854th 4329 34.1%
2018 39.64 2574th 4359 40.9%
2019 39.07 2747th 4479 38.7%
2021 41.09 2496th 4578 45.5%
2022 36.23 2995th 4581 34.6%
2023 31.61 3294th 4647 29.1%
2024 24.04 3814th 4675 18.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.24 758th 1112 31.8%
2021 58.38 364th 961 62.1%
2024 33.65 838th 1114 24.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.20 607th 3226 81.2%
2019 30.41 2654th 3333 20.4%
2021 65.04 797th 3446 76.9%
2022 34.81 2512th 3487 28.0%
2023 20.93 3214th 3556 9.6%
2024 30.40 2754th 3638 24.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.58 3273rd 3558 8.0%
2019 55.47 1131st 3684 69.3%
2021 48.75 1496th 3799 60.6%
2022 39.59 2301st 3952 41.8%
2023 35.82 2656th 4086 35.0%
2024 36.42 2792nd 4261 34.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.74 2647th 4264 37.9%
2019 52.01 1919th 4309 55.5%
2021 46.81 2260th 4451 49.2%
2022 39.73 2854th 4477 36.3%
2023 35.52 3193rd 4521 29.4%
2024 31.58 3462nd 4560 24.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 2186th 4306 49.2%
2019 37.04 2867th 4348 34.1%
2021 37.44 2722nd 4499 39.5%
2022 37.71 2909th 4561 36.2%
2023 34.32 3144th 4588 31.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.97 2424th 3106 22.0%
2019 31.62 2651st 3184 16.7%
2021 28.24 2382nd 3006 20.8%
2022 46.30 2001st 2958 32.4%
2023 33.77 2462nd 2980 17.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.77 3188th 4240 24.8%
2019 36.80 2921st 4295 32.0%
2021 36.08 2881st 4331 33.5%
2022 24.32 3832nd 4461 14.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 2943rd 4319 31.9%
2019 42.43 2498th 4357 42.7%
2021 44.33 2301st 4498 48.8%
2022 35.66 3021st 4563 33.8%
2023 30.23 3394th 4585 26.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 823rd 2483 66.9%
2019 57.84 852nd 2515 66.1%
2021 34.32 1655th 2444 32.3%
2022 37.26 1576th 2421 34.9%
2023 44.59 1263rd 2443 48.3%
2024 41.72 1415th 2421 41.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 2666th 4168 36.0%
2019 57.47 1539th 4188 63.3%
2021 47.83 2071st 4329 52.2%
2022 44.57 2475th 4376 43.4%
2023 34.58 3125th 4401 29.0%
2024 36.84 2972nd 4431 32.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bess Race Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.40 2507th 3127 19.8%
2019 20.84 2774th 3142 11.7%
2021 34.76 2165th 3082 29.8%
2022 45.98 1771st 3082 42.5%
2023 38.45 2066th 3106 33.5%
2024 11.11 2958th 3078 3.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Open Quote Bess Race Elementary is a wonderful school filled with devoted and caring staff. From the moment you walk in the door you will be greeted with a smile and an offer to help you. The teachers are knowledgeable and kind. They take great care to help students develop their full potential. Teachers communicate effectively with parents, and have a great rapport with the community. The administration is committed to serve the families in their school and are eager to help meet both academic and physical needs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bess Race Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 570 6 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1989 566 8 1 32 5 n/a n/a 0 612
1990 580 5 2 38 3 n/a n/a 0 628
1991 608 5 2 39 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1992 581 6 3 37 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 583 10 1 44 3 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 596 6 3 36 3 n/a n/a 0 644
1995 523 5 2 37 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1996 523 5 2 37 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1997 562 5 2 53 6 n/a n/a 0 628
1998 587 10 1 50 6 n/a n/a 0 654
1999 554 13 2 48 4 n/a n/a 0 621
2000 555 13 2 48 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 544 17 2 52 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 530 32 2 72 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2003 530 32 2 72 3 n/a n/a 0 639
2004 544 57 3 77 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2005 507 56 3 92 3 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 578 75 12 108 6 n/a n/a 0 779
2007 542 115 10 142 2 n/a n/a 0 811
2008 540 150 9 185 3 n/a n/a 0 887
2009 533 164 15 183 1 n/a n/a 0 896
2010 525 185 19 175 7 n/a n/a 0 911
2011 383 111 11 121 45 1 14 0 686
2012 373 107 11 140 30 1 18 0 680
2013 359 149 11 154 15 1 20 0 709
2014 328 123 14 171 2 0 35 0 673
2015 313 131 13 170 3 0 43 0 673
2016 282 140 12 182 1 0 43 0 660
2017 267 148 11 189 2 0 44 0 661
2018 222 148 8 167 1 0 31 0 577
2019 221 172 6 178 2 1 43 0 623
2020 173 189 7 156 1 1 34 0 561
2021 165 224 12 166 1 3 40 0 611
2022 151 266 15 203 3 3 32 0 673
2023 138 311 6 169 0 4 37 0 665
2024 114 340 6 175 0 2 35 0 672

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 Bess Race Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 31.0 19.4 n/a
1989 612 n/a n/a n/a
1990 628 33.0 19.0 n/a
1991 656 32.7 20.0 n/a
1992 629 34.0 18.5 7.6
1993 641 38.0 16.9 14.8
1994 644 37.0 17.4 14.1
1995 572 33.9 16.9 11.7
1996 572 33.9 16.9 11.7
1997 628 35.8 17.5 13.7
1998 654 37.0 17.7 15.1
1999 621 37.1 16.7 22.9
2000 619 36.8 16.8 23.3
2001 616 35.7 17.3 16.1
2002 639 36.2 17.7 19.1
2003 639 36.2 17.7 19.1
2004 684 37.8 18.1 21.3
2005 661 37.8 17.5 27.1
2006 779 40.0 19.5 11.2
2007 811 47.0 17.3 33.3
2008 887 49.0 18.1 43
2009 896 52.7 17.0 39.2
2010 911 48.8 18.6 39.5
2011 686 37.3 18.3 44.2
2012 680 38.0 17.8 46
2013 709 39.0 18.1 51.2
2014 673 39.0 17.2 51.1
2015 673 38.0 17.7 51.7
2016 660 41.0 16.0 54.7
2017 661 40.6 16.2 48
2018 577 40.0 14.4 50.1
2019 623 41.9 14.8 63.1
2020 561 36.9 15.1 62.9
2021 611 37.5 16.2 70.5
2022 673 50.0 13.4 74
2023 665 49.2 13.5 77.4
2024 672 46.5 14.4 81.7

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 Bess Race Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 31.0 19.4 n/a
1989 612 n/a n/a n/a
1990 628 33.0 19.0 n/a
1991 656 32.7 20.0 n/a
1992 629 34.0 18.5 7.6
1993 641 38.0 16.9 14.8
1994 644 37.0 17.4 14.1
1995 572 33.9 16.9 11.7
1996 572 33.9 16.9 11.7
1997 628 35.8 17.5 13.7
1998 654 37.0 17.7 15.1
1999 621 37.1 16.7 22.9
2000 619 36.8 16.8 23.3
2001 616 35.7 17.3 16.1
2002 639 36.2 17.7 19.1
2003 639 36.2 17.7 19.1
2004 684 37.8 18.1 21.3
2005 661 37.8 17.5 27.1
2006 779 40.0 19.5 11.2
2007 811 47.0 17.3 33.3
2008 887 49.0 18.1 43
2009 896 52.7 17.0 39.2
2010 911 48.8 18.6 39.5
2011 686 37.3 18.3 44.2
2012 680 38.0 17.8 46
2013 709 39.0 18.1 51.2
2014 673 39.0 17.2 51.1
2015 673 38.0 17.7 51.7
2016 660 41.0 16.0 54.7
2017 661 40.6 16.2 48
2018 577 40.0 14.4 50.1
2019 623 41.9 14.8 63.1
2020 561 36.9 15.1 62.9
2021 611 37.5 16.2 70.5
2022 673 50.0 13.4 74
2023 665 49.2 13.5 77.4
2024 672 46.5 14.4 81.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bess Race Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $921 (9.5%) $8,813 (90.5%) $9,734
2020 $842 (8.0%) $9,697 (92.0%) $10,538
2021 $578 (6.0%) $9,004 (94.0%) $9,582

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bess Race 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 2747th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3294th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bess Race Elementary)4652
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Crowley Independent School District (Isd))3544
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bess Race Elementary)3838
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Crowley Independent School District (Isd))4135
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bess Race Elementary)3934
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Crowley Independent School District (Isd))3536
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bess Race Elementary)3627
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Crowley Independent School District (Isd))4035
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623665
 6.7%
African American172311
 80.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian66
Hispanic178169
 5.1%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White221138
 37.6%
Two or More Races4337
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.1%77.4%
 14.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 672 students attended Bess Race Elementary.

Students who attend Bess Race Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richard Allie Middle
High : Crowley High School

Students at Bess Race Elementary are 51% African American, 26% Hispanic, 17% White, 5% Two or more races.

Bess Race Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.4% of Texas elementary schools.


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