Is Akin Elementary a good school?

Akin Elementary ranks 3215 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Akin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 238 students attended Akin Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Akin Elementary?

Students at Akin Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 18% White, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Akin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Akin Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Carr Middle High : Hale Center High School

Akin Elementary

Summary:

Akin Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Hale Center, Texas, with a student population of 248 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body, with 72.98% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, Akin Elementary has struggled academically compared to the state average and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 40.48% of 3rd graders and 25.71% of 4th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66% respectively. Similarly, in STAAR Math, 38.1% of 3rd graders and 34.29% of 4th graders were proficient, compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 44.67%. Akin Elementary's statewide ranking places it in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools, and the school struggles to effectively serve certain student subgroups, such as females and at-risk students.

Akin Elementary's performance has declined over time, with its statewide ranking dropping from the top 25% of Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to the bottom 25% in recent years. The school's performance lags behind that of nearby schools like Hp Webb Elementary and Abernathy Elementary. For example, in 2023-2024, Hp Webb Elementary had 51.06% of 3rd graders proficient in STAAR Reading, compared to Akin's 40.48%, and Abernathy Elementary had 56.72% of 3rd graders proficient, significantly higher than Akin. The high percentage of low-income students at Akin Elementary, with 80.24% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

N Ave K
Hale Center, TX 79041-0590

(806) 839-2121

District: Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3215^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,466

Students who attend Akin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Carr Middle
High:	Hale Center High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 238

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.7%

White:

18.5%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Akin Elementary ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.7%), White (18.5%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Akin Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Akin Elementary employs 20.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Akin Elementary is $10,466.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Akin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Akin Elementary 3215^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Akin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

Hale Center Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hale Center Independent School District (Isd) 763^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Akin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	70.41	961^st	3465	72.3%
2005	55.42	1750^th	3475	49.6%
2006	50.48	2031^st	3476	41.6%
2007	58.37	1770^th	3724	52.5%
2008	68.69	1137^th	3768	69.8%
2009	77.53	632^nd	3884	83.7%
2010	70.65	1074^th	3937	72.7%
2011	64.00	1565^th	4095	61.8%
2012	53.59	2069^th	4206	50.8%
2013	64.02	1498^th	4221	64.5%
2014	69.79	1226^th	4260	71.2%
2015	74.31	1035^th	4320	76.0%
2016	50.76	2269^th	4286	47.1%
2017	23.82	3557^th	4329	17.8%
2018	15.11	4049^th	4359	7.1%
2019	36.37	2927^th	4479	34.7%
2021	66.98	1260^th	4578	72.5%
2022	25.86	3613^th	4581	21.1%
2023	33.78	3172^nd	4647	31.7%
2024	33.56	3215^th	4675	31.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.94	2663^rd	3226	17.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.12	3659^th	4264	14.2%
2019	40.57	2739^th	4309	36.4%
2021	75.58	600^th	4451	86.5%
2022	35.93	3093^rd	4477	30.9%
2023	40.78	2806^th	4521	37.9%
2024	45.32	2511^th	4560	44.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.22	3919^th	4306	9.0%
2019	34.13	3061^st	4348	29.6%
2021	60.63	1475^th	4499	67.2%
2022	13.60	4290^th	4561	5.9%
2023	25.57	3695^th	4588	19.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.74	3804^th	4240	10.3%
2019	26.19	3639^th	4295	15.3%
2021	43.48	2305^th	4331	46.8%
2022	19.20	4104^th	4461	8.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.81	3935^th	4319	8.9%
2019	42.88	2463^rd	4357	43.5%
2021	71.17	1042^nd	4498	76.8%
2022	45.91	2381^st	4563	47.8%
2023	41.54	2667^th	4585	41.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.81	3895^th	4168	6.5%
2019	31.50	3195^th	4188	23.7%
2021	57.07	1506^th	4329	65.2%
2022	25.94	3647^th	4376	16.7%
2023	39.64	2780^th	4401	36.8%
2024	30.84	3348^th	4431	24.4%

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Rank History for White students at Akin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	5.63	3090^th	3127	1.2%
2019	45.72	1779^th	3142	43.4%
2021	86.78	182^nd	3082	94.1%
2022	20.41	2711^th	3082	12.0%
2023	25.16	2589^th	3106	16.6%

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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 Akin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	83	13	0	211	0	n/a	n/a	307
1990	93	11	0	193	0	n/a	n/a	297
1991	82	20	0	185	0	n/a	n/a	287
1992	66	19	0	201	1	n/a	n/a	287
1993	71	16	0	171	1	n/a	n/a	259
1994	86	15	1	227	1	n/a	n/a	330
1995	71	20	0	219	0	n/a	n/a	310
1996	71	20	0	219	0	n/a	n/a	310
1997	75	25	0	234	0	n/a	n/a	334
1998	74	22	0	232	0	n/a	n/a	328
1999	66	25	0	219	1	n/a	n/a	311
2000	54	27	0	228	0	n/a	n/a	309
2001	45	22	0	207	0	n/a	n/a	274
2002	60	14	0	178	0	n/a	n/a	252
2003	60	14	0	178	0	n/a	n/a	252
2004	67	14	0	191	0	n/a	n/a	272
2005	54	11	0	192	0	n/a	n/a	257
2006	40	20	0	204	0	n/a	n/a	264
2007	49	22	1	216	1	n/a	n/a	289
2008	50	18	0	199	1	n/a	n/a	268
2009	64	18	0	203	0	n/a	n/a	285
2010	59	18	0	197	1	n/a	n/a	275
2011	67	11	0	216	1	0	0	295
2012	74	10	1	209	2	0	3	299
2013	73	8	1	206	2	0	5	295
2014	75	4	2	207	3	0	4	295
2015	91	5	2	182	4	0	6	290
2016	68	2	1	178	4	1	3	257
2017	64	5	1	185	4	0	3	262
2018	66	7	1	201	2	2	2	281
2019	77	9	0	202	3	1	0	292
2020	69	6	0	199	2	0	1	277
2021	51	3	0	194	0	0	2	250
2022	56	5	0	193	0	0	2	256
2023	57	5	0	181	2	1	2	248
2024	44	5	0	185	2	0	2	238

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 Akin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	307	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	297	18.0	16.5	n/a
1991	287	18.4	15.5	n/a
1992	287	19.2	14.9	74.9
1993	259	18.0	14.4	78
1994	330	22.7	14.5	70.9
1995	310	21.5	14.4	66.8
1996	310	21.5	14.4	66.8
1997	334	22.0	15.2	74.3
1998	328	22.0	14.9	65.9
1999	311	22.6	13.8	83.9
2000	309	22.5	13.7	81.2
2001	274	20.9	13.1	82.1
2002	252	20.0	12.6	83.7
2003	252	20.0	12.6	83.7
2004	272	21.1	12.9	84.6
2005	257	21.3	12.1	84
2006	264	20.9	12.6	89.8
2007	289	19.5	14.8	82
2008	268	20.5	13.1	77.6
2009	285	21.6	13.2	79.3
2010	275	22.5	12.2	76.7
2011	295	22.5	13.1	76.9
2012	299	20.0	14.9	79.3
2013	295	20.5	14.3	82
2014	295	22.0	13.4	80.7
2015	290	22.0	13.1	77.2
2016	257	22.0	11.6	75.9
2017	262	21.5	12.1	72.9
2018	281	21.6	12.9	74.4
2019	292	21.0	13.9	72.9
2020	277	20.8	13.2	73.6
2021	250	21.1	11.8	75.2
2022	256	21.4	11.9	74.2
2023	248	21.8	11.3	80.2
2024	238	20.7	11.4	75.6

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 Akin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	307	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	297	18.0	16.5	n/a
1991	287	18.4	15.5	n/a
1992	287	19.2	14.9	74.9
1993	259	18.0	14.4	78
1994	330	22.7	14.5	70.9
1995	310	21.5	14.4	66.8
1996	310	21.5	14.4	66.8
1997	334	22.0	15.2	74.3
1998	328	22.0	14.9	65.9
1999	311	22.6	13.8	83.9
2000	309	22.5	13.7	81.2
2001	274	20.9	13.1	82.1
2002	252	20.0	12.6	83.7
2003	252	20.0	12.6	83.7
2004	272	21.1	12.9	84.6
2005	257	21.3	12.1	84
2006	264	20.9	12.6	89.8
2007	289	19.5	14.8	82
2008	268	20.5	13.1	77.6
2009	285	21.6	13.2	79.3
2010	275	22.5	12.2	76.7
2011	295	22.5	13.1	76.9
2012	299	20.0	14.9	79.3
2013	295	20.5	14.3	82
2014	295	22.0	13.4	80.7
2015	290	22.0	13.1	77.2
2016	257	22.0	11.6	75.9
2017	262	21.5	12.1	72.9
2018	281	21.6	12.9	74.4
2019	292	21.0	13.9	72.9
2020	277	20.8	13.2	73.6
2021	250	21.1	11.8	75.2
2022	256	21.4	11.9	74.2
2023	248	21.8	11.3	80.2
2024	238	20.7	11.4	75.6

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 Akin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,670 (18.1%)	$7,554 (81.9%)	$9,224
2020	$1,420 (14.9%)	$8,131 (85.1%)	$9,551
2021	$2,069 (19.8%)	$8,396 (80.2%)	$10,466

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Akin 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 2927^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3172^nd of 4647 Elementary schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Akin Elementary)	35	37	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	35	37	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Akin Elementary)	41	42	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	41	42	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Akin Elementary)	44	18	26%
4th Grade Reading (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	44	18	26%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Akin Elementary)	28	44	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	28	44	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	248	15.1%
African American	9	5	44.4%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	202	181	10.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	77	57	26%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.9%	80.2%	7.3%

Schools Near Akin 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
Akin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	N Ave K	Hale Center	79041	Hale County	Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 839-2121	238	21	11.4	75.6%	44 (18.5%)	5 (2.1%)	185 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	33.6	3215^th of 4675 public elementary schools	31.2%		33.8	3172^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	31.7%	43	40.5	25.7		38.1	34.3			$10,466	$2,069	$8,396
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	800 Ennis St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	541	36	15.1	84.7%	86 (15.9%)	17 (3.1%)	426 (78.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	28.4	3537^th of 4675 public elementary schools	24.3%		32.5	3246^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.1%	291	33.7	38.9		23.3	35.5
South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	605 S Garland St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	478	30	15.9	84.7%	63 (13.2%)	24 (5.0%)	385 (80.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19.6	4062^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	13.1%		20.7	3964^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.7%	98	27.3	34.5		26.1	23.9
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3300 Lexington St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 293-6000	520	32	16.3	84.8%	40 (7.7%)	5 (1.0%)	467 (89.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	23	3871^st of 4675 public elementary schools	17.2%		24.1	3762^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	19.0%	109	33.3	34.4		24.0	29.0
Abernathy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	505 7th St	Abernathy	79311	Hale County	Abernathy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 298-4930	412	32	13.0	51.9%	195 (47.3%)	6 (1.5%)	206 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	56	1809^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.3%		56.6	1783^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	61.6%	26	56.7	45.5	50.0	40.9	42.4	39.7	44.8	$9,439	$659	$8,780
Hp Webb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Ave G	Olton	79064	Lamb County	Olton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 285-2657	293	23	12.7	62.8%	77 (26.3%)	1 (0.3%)	211 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	44.3	2526^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.0%		25.4	3669^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.0%	1143	51.1	26.7	53.3	36.2	26.7	60.0	13.3	$11,387	$1,325	$10,062

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