Is Dilley Elementary a good school?

Dilley Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Dilley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 435 students attended Dilley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dilley Elementary?

Students at Dilley Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Dilley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dilley Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Mary Harper Middle High : Dilley High School

Dilley Elementary

Summary:

Dilley Elementary is a public elementary school in Dilley, Texas, serving 451 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dilley Independent School District, which is ranked 931 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dilley Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is over 90% Hispanic and more than 80% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, and its performance on STAAR assessments is significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.45% to 44% across different subjects and grade levels. Compared to nearby schools like Pearsall Intermediate, Ted Flores Elementary, and Ramirez-Burks Elementary, which have similar demographic profiles and socioeconomic challenges, Dilley Elementary consistently underperforms.

Despite these challenges, Dilley Elementary's Gifted and Talented program appears to be a relative strength, with the school ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for this subgroup in recent years. However, the school's overall performance, particularly for subgroups such as Hispanic students, special education students, and economically disadvantaged students, indicates significant achievement gaps that need to be addressed. The district and school leadership will need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all students at Dilley Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

215 Harriman St
Dilley, TX 78017-3503

(830) 965-1313

District: Dilley Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4571^st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,135

Students who attend Dilley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mary Harper Middle
High:	Dilley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.6%

White:

3.4%

Asian:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dilley Elementary ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.6%), White (3.4%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dilley Elementary is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Dilley Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dilley Elementary is $11,135.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dilley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dilley Elementary 4571^st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Dilley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Dilley Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dilley Independent School District (Isd) 931^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dilley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	11.51	3352^nd	3465	3.3%
2005	5.88	3428^th	3475	1.4%
2006	4.81	3438^th	3476	1.1%
2007	6.65	3663^rd	3724	1.6%
2008	17.37	3488^th	3768	7.4%
2009	20.23	3547^th	3884	8.7%
2010	10.11	3822^nd	3937	2.9%
2011	11.27	3953^rd	4095	3.5%
2012	7.63	4127^th	4206	1.9%
2013	8.96	4108^th	4221	2.7%
2014	8.13	4164^th	4260	2.3%
2015	10.11	4125^th	4320	4.5%
2016	9.77	4090^th	4286	4.6%
2017	12.70	4107^th	4329	5.1%
2018	16.07	3996^th	4359	8.3%
2019	19.98	3921^st	4479	12.5%
2021	26.79	3394^th	4578	25.9%
2022	29.52	3394^th	4581	25.9%
2023	12.68	4370^th	4647	6.0%
2024	7.71	4571^st	4675	2.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.66	3010^th	3558	15.4%
2019	21.49	3364^th	3684	8.7%
2021	22.10	3401^st	3799	10.5%
2022	18.48	3747^th	3952	5.2%
2023	21.33	3714^th	4086	9.1%
2024	22.15	3714^th	4261	12.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.53	3998^th	4264	6.2%
2019	24.84	3762^nd	4309	12.7%
2021	28.85	3465^th	4451	22.2%
2022	33.43	3281^st	4477	26.7%
2023	14.33	4296^th	4521	5.0%
2024	10.49	4454^th	4560	2.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.97	3839^th	4306	10.8%
2019	20.92	3826^th	4348	12.0%
2021	32.10	3058^th	4499	32.0%
2022	28.19	3537^th	4561	22.5%
2023	14.30	4295^th	4588	6.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.03	2221^st	3106	28.5%
2019	63.52	1267^th	3184	60.2%
2021	70.83	907^th	3006	69.8%
2023	71.44	692^nd	2980	76.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.75	3386^th	4240	20.1%
2019	18.39	4057^th	4295	5.5%
2021	21.84	3933^rd	4331	9.2%
2022	23.16	3909^th	4461	12.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.90	4020^th	4319	6.9%
2019	23.14	3701^st	4357	15.1%
2021	24.87	3537^th	4498	21.4%
2022	32.96	3204^th	4563	29.8%
2023	14.42	4259^th	4585	7.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.49	3859^th	4168	7.4%
2019	24.07	3631^st	4188	13.3%
2021	31.07	3158^th	4329	27.1%
2022	30.35	3393^rd	4376	22.5%
2023	13.99	4185^th	4401	4.9%
2024	8.84	4350^th	4431	1.8%

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Rank History for White students at Dilley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.00	2794^th	3127	10.6%
2019	18.93	2832^nd	3142	9.9%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Dilley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	89	0	4	386	0	n/a	n/a	479
1990	87	0	3	379	0	n/a	n/a	469
1991	97	1	0	384	1	n/a	n/a	483
1992	119	0	0	400	1	n/a	n/a	520
1993	111	1	0	371	0	n/a	n/a	483
1994	100	0	1	386	1	n/a	n/a	488
1995	66	1	0	396	0	n/a	n/a	463
1996	66	1	0	396	0	n/a	n/a	463
1997	65	2	0	399	0	n/a	n/a	466
1998	58	4	0	426	1	n/a	n/a	489
1999	60	5	1	414	0	n/a	n/a	480
2000	57	5	0	399	1	n/a	n/a	462
2001	64	5	1	383	0	n/a	n/a	453
2002	55	5	2	375	1	n/a	n/a	438
2003	55	5	2	375	1	n/a	n/a	438
2004	65	2	1	377	0	n/a	n/a	445
2005	53	0	1	387	0	n/a	n/a	441
2006	64	0	2	376	0	n/a	n/a	442
2007	56	0	2	370	0	n/a	n/a	428
2008	51	0	3	401	0	n/a	n/a	455
2009	44	0	2	408	0	n/a	n/a	454
2010	44	0	2	432	0	n/a	n/a	478
2011	38	0	2	460	0	0	1	501
2012	33	0	3	494	0	0	1	531
2013	37	0	0	489	0	0	0	526
2014	42	1	0	481	0	0	0	524
2015	57	5	0	478	0	0	0	540
2016	47	1	0	439	0	0	2	489
2017	50	1	2	439	0	0	0	492
2018	41	2	3	411	1	0	0	458
2019	42	1	2	431	1	0	2	479
2020	43	1	2	432	1	0	3	482
2021	34	2	2	388	0	0	1	427
2022	24	3	2	414	1	0	0	444
2023	28	1	3	418	0	0	1	451
2024	15	1	2	416	0	0	1	435

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 Dilley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	479	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	469	31.0	15.1	n/a
1991	483	30.6	15.7	n/a
1992	520	35.8	14.5	63.8
1993	483	36.0	13.4	72.3
1994	488	33.5	14.6	32
1995	463	34.0	13.6	19.2
1996	463	34.0	13.6	19.2
1997	466	33.8	13.8	27.9
1998	489	35.7	13.7	29
1999	480	34.8	13.8	42.3
2000	462	34.8	13.3	40.5
2001	453	35.7	12.7	45.9
2002	438	38.9	11.3	34.7
2003	438	38.9	11.3	34.7
2004	445	36.8	12.1	39.1
2005	441	32.0	13.8	38.5
2006	442	31.6	14.0	37.1
2007	428	32.8	13.0	30.8
2008	455	31.9	14.3	35.8
2009	454	33.4	13.6	33.3
2010	478	32.2	14.8	34.5
2011	501	33.2	15.0	26.3
2012	531	28.1	18.8	36
2013	526	28.5	18.4	83.3
2014	524	28.5	18.3	82.4
2015	540	33.0	16.3	60.9
2016	489	33.0	14.8	74.8
2017	492	33.3	14.7	79.5
2018	458	34.1	13.4	79.9
2019	479	31.1	15.3	86.6
2020	482	33.5	14.3	86.9
2021	427	31.3	13.6	85.9
2022	444	29.4	15.0	79.7
2023	451	27.7	16.2	84.9
2024	435	34.5	12.5	82.8

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 Dilley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	479	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	469	31.0	15.1	n/a
1991	483	30.6	15.7	n/a
1992	520	35.8	14.5	63.8
1993	483	36.0	13.4	72.3
1994	488	33.5	14.6	32
1995	463	34.0	13.6	19.2
1996	463	34.0	13.6	19.2
1997	466	33.8	13.8	27.9
1998	489	35.7	13.7	29
1999	480	34.8	13.8	42.3
2000	462	34.8	13.3	40.5
2001	453	35.7	12.7	45.9
2002	438	38.9	11.3	34.7
2003	438	38.9	11.3	34.7
2004	445	36.8	12.1	39.1
2005	441	32.0	13.8	38.5
2006	442	31.6	14.0	37.1
2007	428	32.8	13.0	30.8
2008	455	31.9	14.3	35.8
2009	454	33.4	13.6	33.3
2010	478	32.2	14.8	34.5
2011	501	33.2	15.0	26.3
2012	531	28.1	18.8	36
2013	526	28.5	18.4	83.3
2014	524	28.5	18.3	82.4
2015	540	33.0	16.3	60.9
2016	489	33.0	14.8	74.8
2017	492	33.3	14.7	79.5
2018	458	34.1	13.4	79.9
2019	479	31.1	15.3	86.6
2020	482	33.5	14.3	86.9
2021	427	31.3	13.6	85.9
2022	444	29.4	15.0	79.7
2023	451	27.7	16.2	84.9
2024	435	34.5	12.5	82.8

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 Dilley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,015 (19.5%)	$8,337 (80.5%)	$10,352
2020	$1,192 (11.5%)	$9,167 (88.5%)	$10,359
2021	$1,471 (13.2%)	$9,664 (86.8%)	$11,135

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dilley 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 3921^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4370^th of 4647 Elementary schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Dilley Elementary)	25	21	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dilley Independent School District (Isd))	25	21	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dilley Elementary)	49	23	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dilley Independent School District (Isd))	49	23	26%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Dilley Elementary)	23	18	5%
4th Grade Reading (Dilley Independent School District (Isd))	23	18	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dilley Elementary)	28	5	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dilley Independent School District (Isd))	28	5	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Dilley Elementary)	27	44	17%
5th Grade Reading (Dilley Independent School District (Isd))	27	44	17%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dilley Elementary)	42	19	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dilley Independent School District (Isd))	42	19	23%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Dilley Elementary)	30	17	13%
5th Grade Science (Dilley Independent School District (Isd))	30	17	13%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	479	451	5.8%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	431	418	3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	42	28	33.3%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.6%	84.9%	1.7%

Schools Near Dilley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dilley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	215 Harriman St	Dilley	78017	Frio County	Dilley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 965-1313	435	35	12.5	82.8%	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	416 (95.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7.7	4571^st of 4675 public elementary schools	2.2%		12.7	4370^th of 4647 public elementary schools	6.0%	201	11.7	18.9	21.0	18.3	18.9	11.3	6.5	$11,135	$1,471	$9,664
Pearsall Intermediate	Public	3-5	523 E Florida St	Pearsall	78061	Frio County	Pearsall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 334-3316	454	26	17.3	87.7%	25 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	422 (93.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24.3	3791^st of 4675 public elementary schools	18.9%		22.6	3845^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.3%	54	24.2	26.4	36.9	27.2	33.8	43.6	12.8	$11,882	$2,617	$9,265
Ted Flores Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	321 W Pena	Pearsall	78061	Frio County	Pearsall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 334-4108	530	32	16.5	90.4%	30 (5.7%)	4 (0.8%)	495 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$11,488	$3,174	$8,314
Ramirez-Burks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	618 N Baylor	Cotulla	78014	La Salle County	Cotulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 879-2511	459	42	10.8	82.8%	22 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	431 (93.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26.2	3669^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.5%		28.7	3479^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.1%	190	32.9	32.4	32.4	40.5	32.4	33.3	9.5	$13,803	$1,160	$12,642

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Enrollment information for Dilley Elementary

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dilley Elementary

Student/Teacher Ratio Dilley Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dilley Elementary

Impact of COVID-19 on Dilley Elementary

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Student Body

Schools Near Dilley Elementary