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Forsan Elementary

Summary:

Forsan Elementary is a public elementary school in Big Spring, Texas, serving 359 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Forsan Independent School District, which is ranked 267 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Forsan Elementary stands out for its consistent academic performance, ranking in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade. The school's STAAR test scores are generally on par with or slightly above state and district averages, particularly in reading. Notably, Forsan Elementary has shown strong performance for its special education and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% and top 25% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's White student subgroup has performed relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Coahoma Elementary, Marcy Elementary, and Washington Elementary, which are part of the Big Spring Independent School District, Forsan Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (54.87%) and a lower percentage of Hispanic students (39.83%). This disparity in racial makeup could indicate potential socioeconomic or demographic differences between Forsan Elementary's attendance zone and the surrounding areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 W Main St
       Big Spring, TX  79720

(432) 457-0091

District: Forsan Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2601st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,237 Help


Students who attend Forsan Elementary usually attend:

High:    Forsan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.7%
Hispanic:
40.8%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forsan Elementary ranks worse than 55.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.7%), Hispanic (40.8%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forsan Elementary is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forsan Elementary is $9,237.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forsan Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsan Elementary 2601st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Forsan Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Forsan Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Forsan Independent School District (Isd) 267th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forsan Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.97 514th 3465 85.2%
2005 79.78 474th 3475 86.4%
2006 66.71 1194th 3476 65.7%
2007 78.01 556th 3724 85.1%
2008 79.93 474th 3768 87.4%
2009 73.59 857th 3884 77.9%
2010 76.83 669th 3937 83.0%
2011 78.86 552nd 4095 86.5%
2012 73.74 947th 4206 77.5%
2013 74.85 912th 4221 78.4%
2014 72.80 1062nd 4260 75.1%
2015 71.30 1194th 4320 72.4%
2016 78.67 809th 4286 81.1%
2017 72.45 961st 4329 77.8%
2018 69.12 1070th 4359 75.5%
2019 64.45 1293rd 4479 71.1%
2021 66.92 1264th 4578 72.4%
2022 63.04 1468th 4581 68.0%
2023 49.43 2218th 4647 52.3%
2024 43.48 2601st 4675 44.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.03 3488th 3684 5.3%
2021 88.21 170th 3799 95.5%
2022 87.71 190th 3952 95.2%
2023 48.86 1711th 4086 58.1%
2024 47.70 2043rd 4261 52.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.72 1579th 4264 63.0%
2019 47.30 2252nd 4309 47.7%
2021 60.70 1360th 4451 69.4%
2022 68.60 965th 4477 78.4%
2023 52.42 2023rd 4521 55.3%
2024 46.28 2449th 4560 46.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.54 1091st 4306 74.7%
2019 60.68 1467th 4348 66.3%
2021 61.60 1429th 4499 68.2%
2022 56.46 1756th 4561 61.5%
2023 49.24 2207th 4588 51.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.77 2082nd 3106 33.0%
2019 48.17 2094th 3184 34.2%
2021 60.56 1364th 3006 54.6%
2022 59.99 1414th 2958 52.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 2925th 4240 31.0%
2019 21.36 3908th 4295 9.0%
2021 28.60 3474th 4331 19.8%
2022 44.62 2476th 4461 44.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.33 1203rd 4319 72.1%
2019 64.15 1278th 4357 70.7%
2021 68.09 1153rd 4498 74.4%
2022 67.24 1229th 4563 73.1%
2023 49.17 2206th 4585 51.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 1257th 4168 69.8%
2019 54.34 1713th 4188 59.1%
2021 63.97 1160th 4329 73.2%
2022 67.45 1041st 4376 76.2%
2023 48.03 2187th 4401 50.3%
2024 43.60 2513th 4431 43.3%
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Rank History for White students at Forsan Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.01 1526th 3127 51.2%
2019 47.52 1705th 3142 45.7%
2021 43.68 1781st 3082 42.2%
2022 35.19 2222nd 3082 27.9%
2023 27.99 2494th 3106 19.7%
2024 23.90 2602nd 3078 15.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Forsan Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 244 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1990 241 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1991 224 1 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1992 231 1 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 267 2 0 41 1 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 287 3 0 45 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 294 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1996 294 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1997 285 2 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 279 2 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 282 4 2 40 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 244 4 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 254 2 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 249 8 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 249 8 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 242 7 4 55 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 228 10 3 57 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 245 11 5 70 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 245 14 5 70 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 247 15 0 64 3 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 257 15 2 70 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 228 12 2 80 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 229 8 2 78 1 0 4 0 322
2012 216 6 2 78 1 0 8 0 311
2013 227 5 5 87 1 0 7 0 332
2014 233 4 6 97 1 0 8 0 349
2015 250 8 10 101 1 0 7 0 377
2016 258 9 6 92 3 0 10 0 378
2017 251 5 9 121 2 0 10 0 398
2018 234 7 7 130 2 0 7 0 387
2019 232 7 4 121 2 0 9 0 375
2020 232 6 6 120 1 0 8 0 373
2021 210 5 4 145 0 0 7 0 371
2022 211 4 7 140 0 0 7 0 369
2023 197 2 5 143 1 0 11 0 359
2024 195 4 4 148 1 0 11 0 363

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 Forsan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 269 n/a n/a n/a
1990 266 18.0 14.7 n/a
1991 260 18.0 14.4 n/a
1992 269 19.0 14.1 17.1
1993 311 21.0 14.8 28.3
1994 336 21.0 16.0 19.6
1995 335 22.0 15.2 20.3
1996 335 22.0 15.2 20.3
1997 324 22.0 14.7 19.8
1998 326 22.0 14.8 21.8
1999 329 22.0 15.0 28.9
2000 296 21.0 14.1 30.1
2001 296 22.0 13.5 22
2002 303 22.0 13.8 26.7
2003 303 22.0 13.8 26.7
2004 310 22.0 14.1 24.5
2005 299 21.0 14.2 26.1
2006 332 23.0 14.4 32.5
2007 335 23.0 14.6 29.9
2008 329 23.0 14.3 30.4
2009 345 24.0 14.3 29.9
2010 322 23.0 13.9 24.8
2011 322 23.0 13.9 24.8
2012 311 22.0 14.0 20.3
2013 332 22.0 15.0 29.5
2014 349 22.0 15.8 29.8
2015 377 25.0 15.0 25.7
2016 378 25.0 15.1 27.2
2017 398 24.0 16.5 34.9
2018 387 22.9 16.8 32.8
2019 375 24.8 15.1 33.9
2020 373 25.7 14.4 40.8
2021 371 24.7 14.9 44.5
2022 369 23.7 15.5 40.1
2023 359 24.0 14.9 49
2024 363 23.8 15.1 44.9

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 Forsan Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 269 n/a n/a n/a
1990 266 18.0 14.7 n/a
1991 260 18.0 14.4 n/a
1992 269 19.0 14.1 17.1
1993 311 21.0 14.8 28.3
1994 336 21.0 16.0 19.6
1995 335 22.0 15.2 20.3
1996 335 22.0 15.2 20.3
1997 324 22.0 14.7 19.8
1998 326 22.0 14.8 21.8
1999 329 22.0 15.0 28.9
2000 296 21.0 14.1 30.1
2001 296 22.0 13.5 22
2002 303 22.0 13.8 26.7
2003 303 22.0 13.8 26.7
2004 310 22.0 14.1 24.5
2005 299 21.0 14.2 26.1
2006 332 23.0 14.4 32.5
2007 335 23.0 14.6 29.9
2008 329 23.0 14.3 30.4
2009 345 24.0 14.3 29.9
2010 322 23.0 13.9 24.8
2011 322 23.0 13.9 24.8
2012 311 22.0 14.0 20.3
2013 332 22.0 15.0 29.5
2014 349 22.0 15.8 29.8
2015 377 25.0 15.0 25.7
2016 378 25.0 15.1 27.2
2017 398 24.0 16.5 34.9
2018 387 22.9 16.8 32.8
2019 375 24.8 15.1 33.9
2020 373 25.7 14.4 40.8
2021 371 24.7 14.9 44.5
2022 369 23.7 15.5 40.1
2023 359 24.0 14.9 49
2024 363 23.8 15.1 44.9

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 Forsan Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $788 (8.6%) $8,380 (91.4%) $9,167
2020 $873 (9.4%) $8,412 (90.6%) $9,285
2021 $944 (10.2%) $8,292 (89.8%) $9,237

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forsan 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 1293rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2218th of 4647 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Forsan Elementary)6043
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Forsan Independent School District (Isd))6043
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsan Elementary)6041
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsan Independent School District (Isd))6041
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Forsan Elementary)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Forsan Independent School District (Isd))5760
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsan Elementary)5032
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forsan Independent School District (Isd))5032
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Forsan Elementary)4956
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Forsan Independent School District (Isd))4956
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsan Elementary)4941
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forsan Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Forsan Elementary)4937
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Forsan Independent School District (Isd))4937
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students375359
 4.3%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic121143
 18.2%
Pacific Islander00
White232197
 15.1%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%49%
 15.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forsan Elementary

Forsan Elementary ranks 2601st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Forsan Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Forsan High School

Students at Forsan Elementary are 54% White, 41% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended Forsan Elementary.


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