L B J Elementary

Summary:

L B J Elementary is a public elementary school located in Elsa, Texas, serving 472 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, which is ranked 922 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

L B J Elementary faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low performance on statewide assessments and rankings compared to other Texas elementary schools. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (99.58%), with very low percentages of White (0.21%) and African American (0.21%) students. Academically, L B J Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with its students performing significantly below the state and district averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading (55.22%) and Mathematics (41.43%) is well below the state averages of 53.96% and 48.96%, respectively.

The school's struggles extend beyond overall academic performance, as its student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, all perform significantly below their respective state and district averages on STAAR tests. Additionally, L B J Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 93%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common indicator of low socioeconomic status. While the school's spending per student, around $10,500 in recent years, is higher than the state average, the academic challenges appear to be widespread across the school's student population. Nearby schools within the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, such as Santiago Garcia Elementary, Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary, and Kennedy Elementary, exhibit similar academic performance challenges and low rankings compared to the state average, suggesting that factors beyond the district may be contributing to the performance of L B J Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 200 S Fannin St
       Elsa, TX  78543


(956) 262-6010

District: Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3507th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,558 Help


Students who attend L B J Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carlos Truan J H
    David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
High:    Edcouch-Elsa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
White:
0.4%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details L B J Elementary ranks worse than 75% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), White (0.4%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L B J Elementary is 14. 2 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at L B J Elementary is $10,558, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

L B J Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks L B J Elementary 3507th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See L B J Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) 922nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for L B J Elementary

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Rank History for all students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.68 2186th 3465 36.9%
2005 47.57 2127th 3475 38.8%
2006 56.94 1683rd 3476 51.6%
2007 42.22 2589th 3724 30.5%
2008 36.80 2820th 3768 25.2%
2009 40.84 2696th 3884 30.6%
2010 45.04 2590th 3937 34.2%
2011 47.54 2555th 4095 37.6%
2012 49.93 2287th 4206 45.6%
2013 41.72 2772nd 4221 34.3%
2014 50.21 2319th 4260 45.6%
2015 60.31 1769th 4320 59.1%
2016 53.77 2119th 4286 50.6%
2017 34.43 2876th 4329 33.6%
2018 35.14 2866th 4359 34.3%
2019 46.75 2240th 4479 50.0%
2021 18.82 3957th 4578 13.6%
2022 39.95 2742nd 4581 40.1%
2023 18.76 4080th 4647 12.2%
2024 28.76 3507th 4675 25.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.74 1307th 3226 59.5%
2019 36.00 2332nd 3333 30.0%
2021 30.72 2618th 3446 24.0%
2022 29.35 2796th 3487 19.8%
2023 18.16 3297th 3556 7.3%
2024 27.84 2904th 3638 20.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.98 2423rd 3684 34.2%
2022 13.51 3910th 3952 1.1%
2023 18.50 3848th 4086 5.8%
2024 28.51 3351st 4261 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.03 1900th 4264 55.4%
2019 64.55 1089th 4309 74.7%
2021 19.15 4080th 4451 8.3%
2022 45.15 2479th 4477 44.6%
2023 23.64 3906th 4521 13.6%
2024 40.03 2884th 4560 36.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.19 42nd 112 62.5%
2019 71.15 13th 93 86.0%
2023 45.74 25th 44 43.2%
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Rank History for Female students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 2547th 4306 40.8%
2019 49.47 2086th 4348 52.0%
2021 16.75 4102nd 4499 8.8%
2022 45.25 2452nd 4561 46.2%
2023 18.30 4118th 4588 10.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.97 2317th 3106 25.4%
2019 61.69 1402nd 3184 56.0%
2021 75.19 655th 3006 78.2%
2022 32.71 2423rd 2958 18.1%
2023 14.16 2821st 2980 5.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 2932nd 4240 30.8%
2019 31.23 3314th 4295 22.8%
2021 25.87 3681st 4331 15.0%
2022 44.17 2503rd 4461 43.9%
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Rank History for Male students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.00 3117th 4319 27.8%
2019 43.05 2452nd 4357 43.7%
2021 25.05 3523rd 4498 21.7%
2022 34.54 3103rd 4563 32.0%
2023 20.90 3959th 4585 13.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at L B J Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.10 2454th 4168 41.1%
2019 54.23 1721st 4188 58.9%
2021 23.80 3650th 4329 15.7%
2022 46.11 2370th 4376 45.8%
2023 23.50 3771st 4401 14.3%
2024 35.05 3089th 4431 30.3%
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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.

L B J Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for L B J Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 7 0 0 610 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1991 5 0 0 624 6 n/a n/a 0 635
1992 6 0 0 591 6 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 3 0 0 608 2 n/a n/a 0 613
1994 7 1 0 592 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1995 3 1 0 662 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1996 3 1 0 662 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1997 4 1 0 667 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1998 0 0 0 668 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 5 0 0 699 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 6 0 0 696 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2001 8 0 0 700 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2002 1 0 0 466 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2003 1 0 0 466 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2004 2 0 0 454 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 4 0 0 468 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 4 0 0 500 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 2 0 0 559 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2008 4 0 0 531 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 2 0 0 448 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 1 0 0 420 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2011 2 0 0 414 0 0 0 0 416
2012 0 0 0 417 0 0 0 0 417
2013 0 0 0 413 0 0 0 0 413
2014 1 0 0 407 0 0 0 0 408
2015 0 0 0 498 0 0 0 0 498
2016 1 0 0 527 0 0 0 0 528
2017 4 0 0 512 0 0 0 0 516
2018 4 0 0 502 0 0 0 0 506
2019 0 0 0 494 0 0 0 0 494
2020 0 1 0 563 0 0 0 0 564
2021 0 1 0 493 0 0 0 0 494
2022 1 1 0 447 0 0 0 0 449
2023 1 1 0 470 0 0 0 0 472
2024 2 1 0 457 0 0 0 0 460

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 L B J Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 617 35.0 17.6 n/a
1991 635 34.6 18.3 n/a
1992 603 34.9 17.2 86.2
1993 613 36.0 17.0 92.8
1994 600 37.0 16.2 85.7
1995 666 41.0 16.2 76.7
1996 666 41.0 16.2 76.7
1997 672 37.0 18.2 73.1
1998 669 39.9 16.8 72.8
1999 705 40.9 17.2 52.8
2000 703 46.6 15.1 19.5
2001 708 40.0 17.7 1.4
2002 467 29.1 16.0 0
2003 467 29.1 16.0 0
2004 456 26.0 17.5 0.9
2005 472 31.5 15.0 7.6
2006 504 31.5 16.0 5.6
2007 561 32.0 17.5 3.9
2008 535 37.4 14.3 3.2
2009 450 31.9 14.1 1.3
2010 421 29.0 14.5 0
2011 416 28.4 14.6 0
2012 417 28.0 14.8 0
2013 413 28.0 14.7 99.3
2014 408 26.0 15.6 99.3
2015 498 28.0 17.7 99.4
2016 528 29.0 18.2 99.4
2017 516 29.6 17.4 99
2018 506 28.5 17.7 99.2
2019 494 26.8 18.3 98.6
2020 564 30.9 18.2 93.1
2021 494 31.4 15.7 92.3
2022 449 29.7 15.0 89.8
2023 472 30.8 15.2 93.4
2024 460 32.6 14.0 88.5

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 L B J Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 617 35.0 17.6 n/a
1991 635 34.6 18.3 n/a
1992 603 34.9 17.2 86.2
1993 613 36.0 17.0 92.8
1994 600 37.0 16.2 85.7
1995 666 41.0 16.2 76.7
1996 666 41.0 16.2 76.7
1997 672 37.0 18.2 73.1
1998 669 39.9 16.8 72.8
1999 705 40.9 17.2 52.8
2000 703 46.6 15.1 19.5
2001 708 40.0 17.7 1.4
2002 467 29.1 16.0 0
2003 467 29.1 16.0 0
2004 456 26.0 17.5 0.9
2005 472 31.5 15.0 7.6
2006 504 31.5 16.0 5.6
2007 561 32.0 17.5 3.9
2008 535 37.4 14.3 3.2
2009 450 31.9 14.1 1.3
2010 421 29.0 14.5 0
2011 416 28.4 14.6 0
2012 417 28.0 14.8 0
2013 413 28.0 14.7 99.3
2014 408 26.0 15.6 99.3
2015 498 28.0 17.7 99.4
2016 528 29.0 18.2 99.4
2017 516 29.6 17.4 99
2018 506 28.5 17.7 99.2
2019 494 26.8 18.3 98.6
2020 564 30.9 18.2 93.1
2021 494 31.4 15.7 92.3
2022 449 29.7 15.0 89.8
2023 472 30.8 15.2 93.4
2024 460 32.6 14.0 88.5

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 L B J Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,072 (10.9%) $8,736 (89.1%) $9,808
2020 $787 (8.6%) $8,315 (91.4%) $9,102
2021 $1,661 (15.7%) $8,897 (84.3%) $10,558

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

Impact of COVID-19 on L B J Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2240th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4080th of 4647 Elementary schools
 37.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (L B J Elementary)4036
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3127
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (L B J Elementary)5021
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4322
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (L B J Elementary)4035
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3624
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (L B J Elementary)3830
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (L B J Elementary)4537
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3727
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (L B J Elementary)5128
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4221
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (L B J Elementary)489
 39%
   5th Grade Science (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3911
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494472
 4.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic494470
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%93.4%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about L B J Elementary

Students at L B J Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 460 students attended L B J Elementary.

L B J Elementary ranks in the bottom 25.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend L B J Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carlos Truan J H
Middle : David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
High : Edcouch-Elsa High School


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