Lively Elementary

Summary:

Lively Elementary is a public elementary school located in Irving, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 779. The school is part of the Irving Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 822 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lively 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 the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Lively Elementary students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 28.81% (3rd grade) to 33.72% (4th grade), compared to the state averages of 48.85% and 50.66%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 88.96% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average of 60.3%.

When compared to nearby schools in the Irving ISD, such as Lee Elementary, Brandenburg Elementary, and Barton Elementary, Lively Elementary's academic performance lags behind, with lower proficiency rates in reading, mathematics, and science. However, these nearby schools also face similar socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The per-student spending at Lively Elementary and the nearby schools is also lower than the state average, suggesting a potential need for increased funding and resource allocation across the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1800 E Plymouth Dr
       Irving, TX  75061-1999


(972) 600-6700

District: Irving Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4002nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,030 Help


Students who attend Lively Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
High:    Irving High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  772

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.2%
White:
9.2%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Compare Details Lively Elementary ranks worse than 85.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.2%), White (9.2%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lively Elementary is 15.9, which is the 11th best among 20 elementary schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lively Elementary is $11,030. 13 elementary schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lively Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lively Elementary 4002nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lively Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Irving Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Irving Independent School District (Isd) 822nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lively Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.70 2366th 3465 31.7%
2005 31.73 2799th 3475 19.5%
2006 29.33 2874th 3476 17.3%
2007 33.92 2919th 3724 21.6%
2008 17.11 3495th 3768 7.2%
2009 16.98 3622nd 3884 6.7%
2010 20.53 3588th 3937 8.9%
2011 25.87 3549th 4095 13.3%
2012 25.30 3631st 4206 13.7%
2013 21.97 3723rd 4221 11.8%
2014 23.00 3700th 4260 13.1%
2015 20.78 3738th 4320 13.5%
2016 27.04 3424th 4286 20.1%
2017 21.98 3669th 4329 15.2%
2018 19.16 3851st 4359 11.7%
2019 21.31 3848th 4479 14.1%
2021 13.28 4329th 4578 5.4%
2022 10.28 4395th 4581 4.1%
2023 16.27 4222nd 4647 9.1%
2024 20.68 4002nd 4675 14.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.88 2714th 3226 15.9%
2019 33.13 2510th 3333 24.7%
2021 20.67 3170th 3446 8.0%
2022 16.72 3303rd 3487 5.3%
2023 22.66 3123rd 3556 12.2%
2024 20.75 3225th 3638 11.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.93 2097th 3558 41.1%
2019 25.82 3136th 3684 14.9%
2021 20.40 3551st 3799 6.5%
2022 28.14 3169th 3952 19.8%
2023 13.31 4054th 4086 0.8%
2024 33.90 2981st 4261 30.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.72 3561st 4264 16.5%
2019 24.93 3757th 4309 12.8%
2021 18.74 4096th 4451 8.0%
2022 15.83 4201st 4477 6.2%
2023 22.95 3939th 4521 12.9%
2024 23.60 3937th 4560 13.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.03 3720th 4306 13.6%
2019 21.05 3821st 4348 12.1%
2021 12.05 4360th 4499 3.1%
2022 8.57 4475th 4561 1.9%
2023 18.87 4094th 4588 10.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.19 2972nd 3106 4.3%
2019 14.14 3034th 3184 4.7%
2021 5.24 2929th 3006 2.6%
2022 10.34 2858th 2958 3.4%
2023 6.41 2908th 2980 2.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 2604th 4240 38.6%
2019 38.40 2786th 4295 35.1%
2021 22.95 3858th 4331 10.9%
2022 21.02 4022nd 4461 9.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.80 3885th 4319 10.0%
2019 24.08 3659th 4357 16.0%
2021 16.75 4080th 4498 9.3%
2022 14.52 4243rd 4563 7.0%
2023 16.30 4181st 4585 8.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.14 2069th 2483 16.7%
2019 27.47 2056th 2515 18.3%
2021 37.25 1528th 2444 37.5%
2022 32.91 1764th 2421 27.1%
2024 15.26 2306th 2421 4.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.07 3700th 4168 11.2%
2019 24.98 3584th 4188 14.4%
2021 16.79 4065th 4329 6.1%
2022 10.43 4284th 4376 2.1%
2023 19.25 3988th 4401 9.4%
2024 20.13 3949th 4431 10.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 18th 23 21.7%
2019 29.21 21st 25 16.0%
2021 24.85 12th 14 14.3%
2023 22.36 8th 9 11.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lively Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 2869th 3127 8.3%
2019 18.34 2850th 3142 9.3%
2021 4.20 3046th 3082 1.2%
2022 6.03 3037th 3082 1.5%
2023 7.86 3024th 3106 2.6%
2024 23.78 2604th 3078 15.4%
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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 Lively Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 373 28 2 50 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1989 534 48 10 92 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 552 41 14 93 9 n/a n/a 0 709
1991 591 43 10 103 7 n/a n/a 0 754
1992 583 60 5 128 3 n/a n/a 0 779
1993 554 60 11 127 5 n/a n/a 0 757
1994 553 59 8 111 4 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 474 55 13 161 10 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 474 55 13 161 10 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 469 59 14 211 9 n/a n/a 0 762
1998 444 79 13 335 7 n/a n/a 0 878
1999 411 71 12 421 8 n/a n/a 0 923
2000 357 59 9 456 9 n/a n/a 0 890
2001 337 50 5 476 10 n/a n/a 0 878
2002 261 48 10 551 6 n/a n/a 0 876
2003 261 48 10 551 6 n/a n/a 0 876
2004 225 38 12 559 7 n/a n/a 0 841
2005 198 49 11 606 4 n/a n/a 0 868
2006 171 52 10 628 2 n/a n/a 0 863
2007 138 36 9 668 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2008 127 40 8 757 3 n/a n/a 0 935
2009 117 54 6 667 3 n/a n/a 0 847
2010 112 57 5 685 1 n/a n/a 0 860
2011 100 41 4 651 7 2 8 0 813
2012 105 43 9 712 5 1 8 0 883
2013 99 57 6 696 8 1 12 0 879
2014 105 46 6 720 16 0 8 0 901
2015 94 39 12 721 17 0 8 0 891
2016 74 54 8 725 16 0 4 0 881
2017 129 43 8 655 21 0 12 0 868
2018 149 42 9 572 30 1 7 0 810
2019 152 39 10 501 36 2 7 0 747
2020 128 40 11 526 44 4 10 0 763
2021 120 42 10 544 39 5 10 0 770
2022 104 43 12 553 32 3 11 0 758
2023 89 40 10 598 30 2 10 0 779
2024 71 35 8 627 22 1 8 0 772

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lively Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 26.0 17.4 n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a n/a
1990 709 42.0 16.8 n/a
1991 754 42.4 17.7 n/a
1992 779 45.7 17.0 22.1
1993 757 46.0 16.5 30.3
1994 735 45.3 16.2 25.2
1995 713 44.5 16.0 27.5
1996 713 44.5 16.0 27.5
1997 762 48.9 15.6 31.4
1998 878 49.3 17.8 39.3
1999 923 51.0 18.1 50.4
2000 890 60.2 14.8 57.8
2001 878 57.4 15.3 60
2002 876 60.6 14.5 64.7
2003 876 60.6 14.5 64.7
2004 841 61.4 13.7 69.1
2005 868 60.1 14.4 75
2006 863 59.8 14.4 77.8
2007 852 59.0 14.4 79.8
2008 935 60.4 15.5 82.2
2009 847 60.4 14.0 81.5
2010 860 63.4 13.5 84.2
2011 813 65.5 12.4 86
2012 883 58.3 15.1 85.3
2013 879 57.0 15.4 87.5
2014 901 59.7 15.0 86.1
2015 891 56.0 15.9 82.9
2016 881 53.0 16.6 82.3
2017 868 54.0 16.0 78.3
2018 810 53.0 15.2 78.5
2019 747 47.0 15.8 76.3
2020 763 46.0 16.5 78.9
2021 770 52.8 14.5 84.7
2022 758 50.0 15.1 86.5
2023 779 48.2 16.1 89
2024 772 48.5 15.9 87.3

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 Lively Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 454 26.0 17.4 n/a
1989 688 n/a n/a n/a
1990 709 42.0 16.8 n/a
1991 754 42.4 17.7 n/a
1992 779 45.7 17.0 22.1
1993 757 46.0 16.5 30.3
1994 735 45.3 16.2 25.2
1995 713 44.5 16.0 27.5
1996 713 44.5 16.0 27.5
1997 762 48.9 15.6 31.4
1998 878 49.3 17.8 39.3
1999 923 51.0 18.1 50.4
2000 890 60.2 14.8 57.8
2001 878 57.4 15.3 60
2002 876 60.6 14.5 64.7
2003 876 60.6 14.5 64.7
2004 841 61.4 13.7 69.1
2005 868 60.1 14.4 75
2006 863 59.8 14.4 77.8
2007 852 59.0 14.4 79.8
2008 935 60.4 15.5 82.2
2009 847 60.4 14.0 81.5
2010 860 63.4 13.5 84.2
2011 813 65.5 12.4 86
2012 883 58.3 15.1 85.3
2013 879 57.0 15.4 87.5
2014 901 59.7 15.0 86.1
2015 891 56.0 15.9 82.9
2016 881 53.0 16.6 82.3
2017 868 54.0 16.0 78.3
2018 810 53.0 15.2 78.5
2019 747 47.0 15.8 76.3
2020 763 46.0 16.5 78.9
2021 770 52.8 14.5 84.7
2022 758 50.0 15.1 86.5
2023 779 48.2 16.1 89
2024 772 48.5 15.9 87.3

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 Lively Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,457 (14.9%) $8,329 (85.1%) $9,786
2020 $1,311 (13.6%) $8,353 (86.4%) $9,664
2021 $1,626 (14.7%) $9,404 (85.3%) $11,030

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3848th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4222nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lively Elementary)2026
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lively Elementary)2228
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4029
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lively Elementary)138
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))2216
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lively Elementary)00
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))1012
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Lively Elementary)2822
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))3429
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lively Elementary)3020
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4332
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Lively Elementary)2513
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))2416
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lively Elementary)013
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))199
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Lively Elementary)3636
   5th Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lively Elementary)4528
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lively Elementary)4020
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4319
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Lively Elementary)1744
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))3013
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lively Elementary)2044
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Irving Independent School District (Isd))913
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Lively Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Irving Independent School District (Isd))56
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students747779
 4.3%
African American3940
 2.6%
American Indian3630
 16.7%
Asian1010
Hispanic501598
 19.4%
Pacific Islander22
White15289
 41.4%
Two or More Races710
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.3%89%
 12.7%


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Lively Elementary ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 772 students attended Lively Elementary.

Students who attend Lively Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
High : Irving High School

Students at Lively Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 9% White, 5% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% 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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