Stephens Elementary

Summary:

Stephens Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lake Dallas, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 464 and is part of the Denton Independent School District.

Stephens Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (37.93%) and Hispanic (18.32%) students. However, the school has experienced a decline in its performance, dropping from a 4-star rating and ranking 1,356 out of 4,578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating and ranking 3,644 out of 4,675 schools in 2023-2024. This decline is concerning, and the significant performance gaps between different student subgroups, particularly for African American and English Language Learner students, suggest potential equity issues that need to be addressed. Stephens Elementary's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 21.13% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 36.53% for the district and 44.67% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hawk Elementary and Founders Classical Academy Corinth, Stephens Elementary consistently underperforms in terms of test scores and school rankings. Despite the relatively high spending per student ($12,880 in 2020-2021) and low student-teacher ratio (12.5 in 2022-2023), the school's underperformance indicates that these resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the diverse student population. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive analysis of the school's strengths, weaknesses, and the factors contributing to the observed trends, as well as the development of targeted interventions and strategies to support all students and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 133 Garza Rd
       Shady Shores, TX  76208


(940) 369-0800

District: Denton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3644th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,880 Help


Students who attend Stephens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bettye Myers Middle
High:    Ryan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

African American:
35.4%
White:
28.2%
Hispanic:
22.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stephens Elementary ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stephens Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.4%), White (28.2%), Hispanic (22.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephens Elementary is 12.8. 14 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephens Elementary is $12,880, which is the 5th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stephens Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stephens Elementary 3644th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Stephens Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Denton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denton Independent School District (Isd) 565th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stephens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 66.67 1391st 4095 66.0%
2012 69.23 1180th 4206 71.9%
2013 64.34 1475th 4221 65.1%
2014 60.99 1704th 4260 60.0%
2015 43.29 2682nd 4320 37.9%
2016 33.31 3143rd 4286 26.7%
2017 50.32 1948th 4329 55.0%
2018 57.18 1621st 4359 62.8%
2019 65.76 1239th 4479 72.3%
2021 64.50 1356th 4578 70.4%
2022 38.09 2857th 4581 37.6%
2023 40.49 2756th 4647 40.7%
2024 26.76 3644th 4675 22.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.87 1075th 3226 66.7%
2019 10.61 3282nd 3333 1.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.99 3260th 3558 8.4%
2019 41.03 1983rd 3684 46.2%
2021 28.42 2929th 3799 22.9%
2022 33.76 2745th 3952 30.5%
2023 55.04 1348th 4086 67.0%
2024 24.14 3610th 4261 15.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 2630th 4264 38.3%
2019 61.05 1307th 4309 69.7%
2021 43.94 2465th 4451 44.6%
2022 28.81 3586th 4477 19.9%
2023 38.34 2992nd 4521 33.8%
2024 11.88 4416th 4560 3.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.96 1160th 4306 73.1%
2019 68.51 1091st 4348 74.9%
2021 63.51 1331st 4499 70.4%
2022 37.65 2915th 4561 36.1%
2023 41.68 2692nd 4588 41.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.79 1030th 3106 66.8%
2019 49.82 2033rd 3184 36.1%
2021 63.37 1262nd 3006 58.0%
2022 37.93 2268th 2958 23.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.94 2376th 4240 44.0%
2019 47.64 2135th 4295 50.3%
2021 28.76 3460th 4331 20.1%
2022 30.04 3516th 4461 21.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.02 2151st 4319 50.2%
2019 60.53 1433rd 4357 67.1%
2021 62.13 1385th 4498 69.2%
2022 39.21 2783rd 4563 39.0%
2023 41.49 2671st 4585 41.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.34 1611th 2483 35.1%
2019 51.59 1078th 2515 57.1%
2021 54.24 900th 2444 63.2%
2022 27.01 1988th 2421 17.9%
2023 27.34 1960th 2443 19.8%
2024 18.80 2219th 2421 8.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.93 861st 4168 79.3%
2019 46.46 2233rd 4188 46.7%
2021 39.78 2590th 4329 40.2%
2022 44.33 2493rd 4376 43.0%
2023 52.94 1882nd 4401 57.2%
2024 40.68 2706th 4431 38.9%
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Rank History for White students at Stephens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.30 1170th 3127 62.6%
2019 71.03 734th 3142 76.6%
2021 62.07 1010th 3082 67.2%
2022 49.66 1597th 3082 48.2%
2023 59.56 1228th 3106 60.5%
2024 41.71 1930th 3078 37.3%
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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.

Stephens Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Stephens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 226 41 6 25 4 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 334 73 13 63 7 n/a n/a 0 490
2011 346 75 13 72 6 1 0 0 513
2012 343 72 20 74 10 0 2 0 521
2013 321 76 21 82 9 1 10 0 520
2014 347 87 30 57 8 1 14 0 544
2015 328 104 23 57 8 0 16 0 536
2016 280 122 25 61 4 1 26 0 519
2017 232 106 36 73 3 1 13 0 464
2018 207 125 29 72 2 0 12 0 447
2019 179 115 24 80 2 1 11 0 412
2020 161 119 20 80 3 2 9 0 394
2021 147 115 21 81 2 0 12 0 378
2022 158 154 19 82 2 0 20 0 435
2023 151 176 24 85 5 0 23 0 464
2024 130 163 25 102 5 0 36 0 461

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 Stephens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 302 24.7 12.2 26.5
2010 490 36.9 13.2 32.4
2011 513 34.6 14.8 33.9
2012 521 35.7 14.5 37
2013 520 36.9 14.0 36.7
2014 544 43.5 12.4 40.3
2015 536 38.0 14.1 42
2016 519 40.0 12.9 47
2017 464 37.8 12.2 50.4
2018 447 37.0 12.0 55.9
2019 412 33.5 12.2 60.9
2020 394 36.3 10.8 62.2
2021 378 34.3 11.0 59.8
2022 435 35.2 12.3 60.2
2023 464 37.0 12.5 59.5
2024 461 35.8 12.8 61.2

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 Stephens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 302 24.7 12.2 26.5
2010 490 36.9 13.2 32.4
2011 513 34.6 14.8 33.9
2012 521 35.7 14.5 37
2013 520 36.9 14.0 36.7
2014 544 43.5 12.4 40.3
2015 536 38.0 14.1 42
2016 519 40.0 12.9 47
2017 464 37.8 12.2 50.4
2018 447 37.0 12.0 55.9
2019 412 33.5 12.2 60.9
2020 394 36.3 10.8 62.2
2021 378 34.3 11.0 59.8
2022 435 35.2 12.3 60.2
2023 464 37.0 12.5 59.5
2024 461 35.8 12.8 61.2

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 Stephens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $506 (4.7%) $10,334 (95.3%) $10,840
2020 $435 (3.7%) $11,447 (96.3%) $11,881
2021 $1,710 (13.3%) $11,169 (86.7%) $12,880

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephens 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 1239th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2756th of 4647 Elementary schools
 31.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Stephens Elementary)5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephens Elementary)4643
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4841
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Stephens Elementary)4534
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4747
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stephens Elementary)5731
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5345
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Stephens Elementary)5745
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stephens Elementary)6044
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Stephens Elementary)7234
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5332
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students412464
 12.6%
African American115176
 53%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian2424
Hispanic8085
 6.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White179151
 15.6%
Two or More Races1123
 109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.9%59.5%
 1.4%


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Students at Stephens Elementary are 35% African American, 28% White, 22% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Stephens Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Stephens Elementary.

Students who attend Stephens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bettye Myers Middle
High : Ryan High School


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