Hearne Elementary

Summary:

Hearne Elementary is a public charter school in Hearne, Texas, serving 408 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Hearne Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 946 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hearne Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (44.61%) and Hispanic (42.16%), and a high percentage of students (93.63%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with academic performance on STAAR tests well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner (ELL) students. Despite spending approximately $12,500 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school has shown little to no improvement in its academic outcomes over the past decade.

In comparison, nearby schools in the Franklin ISD and Bryan ISD generally outperform Hearne Elementary, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. For example, Roland Reynolds Elementary in the Franklin ISD ranks in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools and has significantly higher STAAR proficiency rates than Hearne Elementary. This highlights the potential for improvement at Hearne Elementary, but also underscores the need for comprehensive interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's consistently low performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

 1210 Hackberry St
       Hearne, TX  77859


(979) 279-3341

District: Hearne Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4560th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,488 Help


Students who attend Hearne Elementary usually attend:

High:    Hearne Jh/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.0%
Hispanic:
43.0%
White:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hearne Elementary ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44%), Hispanic (43%), White (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hearne Elementary is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hearne Elementary is $12,488.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hearne Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hearne Elementary 4560th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hearne Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hearne Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hearne Independent School District (Isd) 946th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hearne Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 15.57 3860th 4095 5.7%
2012 4.98 4159th 4206 1.1%
2013 6.31 4157th 4221 1.5%
2014 9.84 4125th 4260 3.2%
2015 11.19 4095th 4320 5.2%
2016 2.65 4242nd 4286 1.0%
2017 7.22 4266th 4329 1.5%
2018 6.53 4310th 4359 1.1%
2019 7.43 4417th 4479 1.4%
2021 13.30 4328th 4578 5.5%
2022 15.68 4174th 4581 8.9%
2023 4.13 4624th 4647 0.5%
2024 8.34 4560th 4675 2.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.37 3091st 3226 4.2%
2019 21.41 3039th 3333 8.8%
2021 18.69 3252nd 3446 5.6%
2022 20.00 3178th 3487 8.9%
2023 10.28 3485th 3556 2.0%
2024 24.48 3073rd 3638 15.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 3264th 3558 8.3%
2019 20.78 3395th 3684 7.8%
2021 43.60 1778th 3799 53.2%
2022 31.61 2902nd 3952 26.6%
2023 26.32 3393rd 4086 17.0%
2024 60.41 1240th 4261 70.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.04 4213th 4264 1.2%
2019 12.00 4222nd 4309 2.0%
2021 18.25 4114th 4451 7.6%
2022 23.06 3896th 4477 13.0%
2023 6.40 4479th 4521 0.9%
2024 16.53 4272nd 4560 6.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.55 4249th 4306 1.3%
2019 10.14 4256th 4348 2.1%
2021 19.28 3929th 4499 12.7%
2022 28.29 3534th 4561 22.5%
2023 8.49 4486th 4588 2.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.76 4218th 4240 0.5%
2019 16.44 4129th 4295 3.9%
2021 22.02 3920th 4331 9.5%
2022 15.58 4261st 4461 4.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.73 4281st 4319 0.9%
2019 8.88 4281st 4357 1.7%
2021 11.99 4352nd 4498 3.2%
2022 13.51 4286th 4563 6.1%
2023 3.39 4572nd 4585 0.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.60 2392nd 2483 3.7%
2019 16.02 2389th 2515 5.0%
2021 23.66 2113th 2444 13.5%
2022 20.64 2187th 2421 9.7%
2023 12.64 2382nd 2443 2.5%
2024 16.72 2273rd 2421 6.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.61 4067th 4168 2.4%
2019 13.76 4049th 4188 3.3%
2021 17.94 4012th 4329 7.3%
2022 30.07 3414th 4376 22.0%
2023 8.49 4332nd 4401 1.6%
2024 17.76 4066th 4431 8.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hearne Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.39 3027th 3127 3.2%
2021 12.24 2928th 3082 5.0%
2023 1.72 3097th 3106 0.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Hearne Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 73 320 0 251 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2010 71 324 0 263 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2011 72 297 5 252 1 0 10 0 637
2012 65 262 5 233 1 0 5 0 571
2013 73 251 3 250 1 0 5 0 583
2014 67 239 2 251 1 0 5 0 565
2015 41 212 1 222 0 0 7 0 483
2016 54 229 0 232 1 0 9 0 525
2017 55 235 0 201 1 1 10 0 503
2018 49 249 0 215 1 1 9 0 524
2019 35 222 1 201 1 1 6 0 467
2020 28 178 0 193 0 1 5 0 405
2021 29 178 0 177 0 1 8 0 393
2022 38 184 0 164 0 0 11 0 397
2023 37 182 1 172 0 0 16 0 408
2024 32 178 3 174 0 0 18 0 405

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 Hearne Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 644 42.7 15.1 94.6
2010 659 44.5 14.8 94.8
2011 637 42.1 15.1 95.3
2012 571 37.6 15.1 93.9
2013 583 39.1 14.8 95.2
2014 565 39.3 14.3 96.6
2015 483 31.0 15.5 90.7
2016 525 37.0 14.1 98.7
2017 503 34.2 14.6 98.6
2018 524 32.8 15.9 99.8
2019 467 35.9 12.9 97.9
2020 405 37.7 10.7 99
2021 393 35.3 11.1 98.7
2022 397 29.0 13.6 96.2
2023 408 24.3 16.7 93.6
2024 405 33.4 12.0 92.6

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 Hearne Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 644 42.7 15.1 94.6
2010 659 44.5 14.8 94.8
2011 637 42.1 15.1 95.3
2012 571 37.6 15.1 93.9
2013 583 39.1 14.8 95.2
2014 565 39.3 14.3 96.6
2015 483 31.0 15.5 90.7
2016 525 37.0 14.1 98.7
2017 503 34.2 14.6 98.6
2018 524 32.8 15.9 99.8
2019 467 35.9 12.9 97.9
2020 405 37.7 10.7 99
2021 393 35.3 11.1 98.7
2022 397 29.0 13.6 96.2
2023 408 24.3 16.7 93.6
2024 405 33.4 12.0 92.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hearne Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,177 (17.8%) $10,070 (82.2%) $12,248
2020 $2,224 (17.8%) $10,262 (82.2%) $12,486
2021 $1,837 (14.7%) $10,651 (85.3%) $12,488

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hearne 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 4417th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4624th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hearne Elementary)2216
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))2216
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hearne Elementary)336
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))336
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Hearne Elementary)913
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))913
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hearne Elementary)142
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))142
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Hearne Elementary)2222
   5th Grade Reading (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))2222
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hearne Elementary)2319
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))2319
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hearne Elementary)192
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))192
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Hearne Elementary)917
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))917
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hearne Elementary)150
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hearne Independent School District (Isd))150
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students467408
 12.6%
African American222182
 18%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic201172
 14.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3537
 5.7%
Two or More Races616
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.9%93.6%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hearne Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Hearne Elementary.

Students who attend Hearne Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Hearne Jh/High School

Hearne Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Hearne Elementary are 44% African American, 43% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.


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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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