Hobbs Williams Elementary

Summary:

Hobbs Williams Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie Independent School District, serving 611 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (76.76%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (85.27%).

Academically, Hobbs Williams Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 25.49%, 32.26%, and 40.51%, respectively, compared to district averages of 44.27%, 46.05%, and 53.74%, and state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's performance on STAAR Spanish tests is also significantly below district and state averages. However, the school's Gifted and Talented students have performed exceptionally well, ranking 93 out of 3,006 Texas elementary schools in STAAR Reading in 2020-2021 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, such as James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, Ellen Ochoa STEM Academy, and William B. Travis World Language Academy, Hobbs Williams Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests, despite having a similar or better student-teacher ratio and spending per student. These nearby schools also serve a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggesting that Hobbs Williams Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and additional resources to support its most vulnerable students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1635 S E 14th St
       Grand Prairie, TX  75051


(972) 522-2700

District: Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3914th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,164 Help


Students who attend Hobbs Williams Elementary usually attend:

High:    Grand Prairie High School
    Ywla At Bill Arnold

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  623

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.9%
African American:
12.2%
White:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hobbs Williams Elementary ranks worse than 83.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.9%), African American (12.2%), White (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hobbs Williams Elementary is 16.3. 19 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie 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 Hobbs Williams Elementary is $9,164. 15 elementary schools in the Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hobbs Williams Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hobbs Williams Elementary 3914th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hobbs Williams Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hobbs Williams Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 49.80 2416th 4095 41.0%
2012 43.42 2690th 4206 36.0%
2013 42.67 2709th 4221 35.8%
2014 51.00 2267th 4260 46.8%
2015 56.53 1980th 4320 54.2%
2016 45.99 2497th 4286 41.7%
2017 29.63 3175th 4329 26.7%
2018 56.97 1630th 4359 62.6%
2019 80.34 687th 4479 84.7%
2021 49.02 2091st 4578 54.3%
2022 25.82 3615th 4581 21.1%
2023 22.07 3878th 4647 16.5%
2024 22.22 3914th 4675 16.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.25 509th 1112 54.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.77 440th 3226 86.4%
2019 85.14 194th 3333 94.2%
2021 69.34 649th 3446 81.2%
2022 40.85 2179th 3487 37.5%
2023 49.94 1677th 3556 52.8%
2024 27.69 2918th 3638 19.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.61 973rd 3558 72.7%
2019 73.38 470th 3684 87.2%
2021 38.90 2124th 3799 44.1%
2022 23.81 3455th 3952 12.6%
2023 26.43 3383rd 4086 17.2%
2024 12.24 4166th 4261 2.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.11 1146th 4264 73.1%
2019 84.74 273rd 4309 93.7%
2021 57.56 1547th 4451 65.2%
2022 29.32 3558th 4477 20.5%
2023 28.19 3632nd 4521 19.7%
2024 22.28 4005th 4560 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.82 2122nd 4306 50.7%
2019 79.08 674th 4348 84.5%
2021 44.57 2323rd 4499 48.4%
2022 27.52 3586th 4561 21.4%
2023 21.85 3939th 4588 14.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.95 221st 3106 92.9%
2019 78.10 136th 3184 95.7%
2021 82.86 93rd 3006 96.9%
2022 59.57 1440th 2958 51.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.50 436th 4240 89.7%
2019 84.56 284th 4295 93.4%
2021 71.62 660th 4331 84.8%
2022 33.19 3295th 4461 26.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.57 1115th 4319 74.2%
2019 79.94 643rd 4357 85.2%
2021 52.74 1846th 4498 59.0%
2022 26.80 3582nd 4563 21.5%
2023 25.76 3687th 4585 19.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.74 490th 1009 51.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.05 929th 2483 62.6%
2019 88.71 139th 2515 94.5%
2021 57.36 807th 2444 67.0%
2022 57.84 838th 2421 65.4%
2023 43.89 1297th 2443 46.9%
2024 38.08 1553rd 2421 35.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.86 1227th 4168 70.6%
2019 83.44 354th 4188 91.5%
2021 54.20 1674th 4329 61.3%
2022 22.94 3809th 4376 13.0%
2023 20.47 3931st 4401 10.7%
2024 18.93 4014th 4431 9.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hobbs Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 917th 3127 70.7%
2019 82.14 354th 3142 88.7%
2021 19.56 2733rd 3082 11.3%
2022 28.93 2458th 3082 20.2%
2023 28.20 2487th 3106 19.9%
2024 39.97 1992nd 3078 35.3%
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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.

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by a parent
Saturday, June 27, 2015

Open Quote My Child was in the Kindergarten and did not learn the required skill for her level. When going to the staff and Principal several times about getting tutoring since they are a Title1 school, I was told that they do not offer tutoring until second grade. It seemed as though the teacher was out more than she was in class and the children suffered. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hobbs Williams Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 42 46 13 265 3 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 46 57 18 346 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 47 101 18 440 4 2 2 0 614
2012 53 100 24 402 2 1 4 0 586
2013 74 106 23 417 2 2 1 0 625
2014 63 115 20 411 0 0 4 0 613
2015 73 117 17 400 0 0 5 0 612
2016 73 119 15 490 1 0 5 0 703
2017 72 106 11 480 1 1 3 0 674
2018 66 92 13 455 2 1 4 0 633
2019 62 82 17 470 3 0 7 0 641
2020 49 67 16 471 3 0 6 0 612
2021 34 65 13 464 2 0 6 0 584
2022 34 71 15 456 2 1 12 0 591
2023 37 75 17 469 0 1 12 0 611
2024 36 76 20 479 0 1 11 0 623

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 Hobbs Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 369 32.0 11.5 80.5
2010 468 30.0 15.6 81.4
2011 614 39.8 15.4 84.4
2012 586 39.8 14.7 83.3
2013 625 40.0 15.6 81.8
2014 613 38.4 15.9 80.9
2015 612 39.0 15.6 80.4
2016 703 41.0 17.1 86.6
2017 674 39.2 17.1 85
2018 633 40.4 15.6 82.5
2019 641 40.7 15.7 86.4
2020 612 40.8 14.9 87.1
2021 584 40.3 14.4 86
2022 591 41.0 14.3 82.7
2023 611 41.1 14.8 85.3
2024 623 38.1 16.3 86.4

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 Hobbs Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 369 32.0 11.5 80.5
2010 468 30.0 15.6 81.4
2011 614 39.8 15.4 84.4
2012 586 39.8 14.7 83.3
2013 625 40.0 15.6 81.8
2014 613 38.4 15.9 80.9
2015 612 39.0 15.6 80.4
2016 703 41.0 17.1 86.6
2017 674 39.2 17.1 85
2018 633 40.4 15.6 82.5
2019 641 40.7 15.7 86.4
2020 612 40.8 14.9 87.1
2021 584 40.3 14.4 86
2022 591 41.0 14.3 82.7
2023 611 41.1 14.8 85.3
2024 623 38.1 16.3 86.4

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 Hobbs Williams Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,108 (12.3%) $7,879 (87.7%) $8,987
2020 $1,351 (14.7%) $7,810 (85.3%) $9,161
2021 $1,225 (13.4%) $7,940 (86.6%) $9,164

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hobbs Williams 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 687th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3878th of 4647 Elementary schools
 68.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hobbs Williams Elementary)3737
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hobbs Williams Elementary)4223
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4940
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hobbs Williams Elementary)4733
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4427
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Hobbs Williams Elementary)6537
 28%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs Williams Elementary)7427
 47%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Hobbs Williams Elementary)4928
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))3438
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Hobbs Williams Elementary)8747
 40%
   5th Grade Reading (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5354
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs Williams Elementary)8726
 61%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hobbs Williams Elementary)7115
 56%
   5th Grade Science (Grand Prairie Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students641611
 4.7%
African American8275
 8.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1717
Hispanic470469
 0.2%
Pacific Islander01
White6237
 40.3%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.4%85.3%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hobbs Williams Elementary

Students at Hobbs Williams Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Hobbs Williams Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 623 students attended Hobbs Williams Elementary.

Students who attend Hobbs Williams Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Grand Prairie High School
High : Ywla At Bill Arnold


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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