Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

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Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary ranks 1850 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary is a public elementary school in Hutto, Texas, serving 736 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hutto Independent School District, which is ranked 499 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary consistently outperforms the Hutto ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5. The school's female, African American, and Hispanic student subgroups perform relatively well, ranking in the top 42%, 55%, and 47% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's White, English Language Learner (ELL), and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups have struggled, ranking in the bottom 37-55% of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program has seen a significant decline in performance, dropping from a top 5% ranking in Texas to a top 54% ranking.

When compared to nearby schools, Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary generally performs on par with or slightly better than other Hutto ISD elementary schools, such as Howard Norman Elementary and Hutto Elementary. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Round Rock ISD and Pflugerville ISD schools in the vicinity, such as Double File Trail Elementary, Dearing Elementary, and Linda Herrington Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

800 Haybarn Ln
Hutto, TX 78634

(512) 759-5410

District: Hutto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1850^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,272

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 765

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.3%

White:

32.2%

African American:

14.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hutto Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.3%), White (32.2%), African American (14.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary is 14.7. 4 elementary schools in the Hutto Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary employs 51.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary is $9,272, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Hutto Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary 1850^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hutto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hutto Independent School District (Isd) 499^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	54.76	1789^th	4578	60.9%
2022	52.53	2013^th	4581	56.1%
2023	49.68	2201^st	4647	52.6%
2024	55.30	1850^th	4675	60.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	28.91	746^th	961	22.4%
2022	28.73	803^rd	1004	20.0%
2023	55.12	523^rd	1099	52.4%
2024	52.14	533^rd	1114	52.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.24	1854^th	3446	46.2%
2022	42.19	2105^th	3487	39.6%
2023	34.63	2545^th	3556	28.4%
2024	51.12	1586^th	3638	56.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.27	975^th	3799	74.3%
2022	33.16	2792^nd	3952	29.4%
2023	52.46	1498^th	4086	63.3%
2024	51.47	1786^th	4261	58.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.09	1948^th	4451	56.2%
2022	54.57	1844^th	4477	58.8%
2023	40.47	2837^th	4521	37.2%
2024	49.48	2231^st	4560	51.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	61.86	1417^th	4499	68.5%
2022	63.91	1366^th	4561	70.1%
2023	53.73	1935^th	4588	57.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	82.51	155^th	3006	94.8%
2022	73.59	514^th	2958	82.6%
2023	57.57	1596^th	2980	46.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.37	1533^rd	4331	64.6%
2022	37.59	2973^rd	4461	33.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	47.16	2133^rd	4498	52.6%
2022	42.65	2580^th	4563	43.5%
2023	45.54	2416^th	4585	47.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.63	760^th	1035	26.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	57.44	805^th	2444	67.1%
2022	58.12	833^rd	2421	65.6%
2023	44.04	1289^th	2443	47.2%
2024	62.21	711^th	2421	70.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	63.44	1185^th	4329	72.6%
2022	51.97	1959^th	4376	55.2%
2023	49.96	2058^th	4401	53.2%
2024	41.69	2649^th	4431	40.2%

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Rank History for White students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	34.39	2176^th	3082	29.4%
2022	45.24	1793^rd	3082	41.8%
2023	42.00	1943^rd	3106	37.4%
2024	58.85	1232^nd	3078	60.0%

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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 Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	211	103	16	199	1	2	43	575
2021	228	127	16	241	1	2	55	670
2022	247	137	21	274	1	3	45	728
2023	237	113	32	286	5	4	59	736
2024	246	114	44	301	4	0	56	765

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 Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	575	34.5	16.6	29.9
2021	670	46.7	14.3	34
2022	728	47.7	15.2	29.3
2023	736	50.4	14.5	41
2024	765	51.9	14.7	39.6

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 Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	575	34.5	16.6	29.9
2021	670	46.7	14.3	34
2022	728	47.7	15.2	29.3
2023	736	50.4	14.5	41
2024	765	51.9	14.7	39.6

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 Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$457 (6.3%)	$6,842 (93.7%)	$7,299
2021	$556 (6.0%)	$8,716 (94.0%)	$9,272

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	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 Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	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 Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Haybarn Ln	Hutto	78634	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 759-5410	765	52	14.7	39.6%	246 (32.2%)	114 (14.9%)	301 (39.3%)	44 (5.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.3%)	55.3	1850^th of 4675 public elementary schools	60.4%		49.7	2201^st of 4647 public elementary schools	52.6%	351					53.2	51.8	51.2	48.2	51.4	40.8		21.6	$9,272	$556	$8,716
Veterans Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Limmer Loop	Round Rock	78665	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 759-3030	639	49	13.0	45.7%	159 (24.9%)	75 (11.7%)	295 (46.2%)	75 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (5.2%)	52.8	1981^st of 4675 public elementary schools	57.6%		60.8	1565^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.3%	416	0.0	0.0	0.0		47.9	51.0	54.8	37.0	40.2	51.1		25.8	$10,535	$598	$9,937
Redbud Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Ty Cobb Place	Round Rock	78665	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-5000	527	38	13.9	33.8%	205 (38.9%)	47 (8.9%)	188 (35.7%)	48 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.0%)	73.3	1002^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	78.6%		81	729^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.3%	273					59.2	64.3	67.6	46.5	44.7	65.4		32.4
Linda Herrington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2850 Paloma Lake Blvd	Round Rock	78665	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 704-1900	811	57	14.1	9.0%	266 (32.8%)	42 (5.2%)	198 (24.4%)	249 (30.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (6.5%)	95.6	159^th of 4675 public elementary schools	96.6%		94.9	174^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.3%	15					73.9	76.3	82.6	71.8	75.5	79.7	100.0	56.8	$8,080	$368	$7,712
Nadine Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Carl Stern Blvd	Hutto	78634	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 759-5400	568	45	12.5	40.5%	193 (34.0%)	74 (13.0%)	239 (42.1%)	18 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	41.9	2707^th of 4675 public elementary schools	42.1%		34.7	3110^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.1%	403					47.7	37.1	57.5	34.9	36.5	37.5		21.3	$10,323	$589	$9,735
Cottonwood Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3160 Limmer Loop	Hutto	78634	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 759-5430	812	53	15.2	49.0%	236 (29.1%)	84 (10.3%)	417 (51.4%)	26 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.9%)	31.9	3322^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	28.9%		50.1	2174^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.2%	1148	12.5	22.2		0.0	36.5	54.1	39.6	22.4	43.0	26.7		11.3	$10,837	$617	$10,221
Howard Norman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Llano River Trail	Hutto	78634	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 759-5480	570	41	13.7	41.4%	195 (34.2%)	81 (14.2%)	226 (39.6%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.1%)	35.6	3086^th of 4675 public elementary schools	34.0%		55.6	1848^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.2%	1238					32.1	39.0	41.6	36.9	41.5	28.3		26.7	$11,367	$628	$10,739
Hutto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Mager Ln	Hutto	78634	Williamson County	Hutto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 759-2094	828	51	16.1	36.6%	278 (33.6%)	106 (12.8%)	338 (40.8%)	45 (5.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (6.9%)	61.4	1517^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.6%		61.2	1552^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	66.6%	35					38.1	58.1	66.7	19.7	45.9	71.3		39.5	$9,612	$561	$9,051
Forest Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3805 Forest Creek Dr	Round Rock	78664	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 464-5350	670	49	13.7	15.5%	341 (50.9%)	53 (7.9%)	160 (23.9%)	59 (8.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.8%)	80.4	737^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.2%		87.3	474^th of 4647 public elementary schools	89.8%	263					57.1	64.3	73.7	46.9	53.8	67.0	90.5	46.0	$9,234	$554	$8,680
Double File Trail Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Chandler Creek Blvd	Round Rock	78665	Williamson County	Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 428-7400	628	44	14.1	42.2%	201 (32.0%)	57 (9.1%)	226 (36.0%)	89 (14.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (8.0%)	52.4	2012^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.0%		57.3	1741^st of 4647 public elementary schools	62.5%	271					42.4	37.3	61.5	41.9	36.2	55.0	100.0	28.9	$10,098	$675	$9,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary

What district is Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary in?

Hutto Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 765 students attended Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary.

Is Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary a good school?

Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary ranks 1850^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary?

Students at Benjamin Doc Kerley Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 32% White, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

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