Friendship Elementary

Summary:

Friendship Elementary is a public elementary school in Keller, Texas, serving 533 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Keller Independent School District. While the school has a diverse student population, it has struggled academically in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping significantly and its performance on standardized tests falling below district and state averages.

Friendship Elementary stands out for its racial diversity, with a student body that is 36.59% White, 25.52% African American, 21.2% Hispanic, and 8.26% Asian. However, the school also has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.35% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, as its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. For example, Friendship Elementary ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools for Hispanic and Gifted and Talented students, but in the top 40% for African American students.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District, such as Eagle Ridge Elementary and Whitley Road Elementary, Friendship Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests and has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges that require specialized attention and resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5400 Shiver Rd
       Keller, TX  76244


(817) 744-6200

District: Keller Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2494th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,486 Help


Students who attend Friendship Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hillwood Middle
    Parkwood Hill Intermediate
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

White:
32.7%
African American:
27.0%
Hispanic:
22.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Compare Details Friendship Elementary ranks worse than 53.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Friendship Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.7%), African American (27%), Hispanic (22.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendship Elementary is 12.7, which is the 9th best among 23 elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendship Elementary is $10,486. 14 elementary schools in the Keller Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Friendship Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship Elementary 2494th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Friendship Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Keller Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Keller Independent School District (Isd) 198th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Friendship Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 71.24 985th 3724 73.5%
2008 67.28 1223rd 3768 67.5%
2009 73.76 842nd 3884 78.3%
2010 43.79 2658th 3937 32.5%
2011 41.39 2882nd 4095 29.6%
2012 47.09 2450th 4206 41.7%
2013 53.91 2069th 4221 51.0%
2014 57.85 1889th 4260 55.7%
2015 62.08 1672nd 4320 61.3%
2016 59.65 1793rd 4286 58.2%
2017 78.69 755th 4329 82.6%
2018 70.94 993rd 4359 77.2%
2019 59.73 1524th 4479 66.0%
2021 46.71 2214th 4578 51.6%
2022 40.35 2721st 4581 40.6%
2023 24.32 3749th 4647 19.3%
2024 44.83 2494th 4675 46.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.46 817th 961 15.0%
2022 22.58 863rd 1004 14.0%
2023 19.50 971st 1099 11.6%
2024 40.45 735th 1114 34.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.82 801st 3226 75.2%
2019 46.14 1775th 3333 46.7%
2021 47.20 1633rd 3446 52.6%
2022 52.35 1509th 3487 56.7%
2023 41.77 2143rd 3556 39.7%
2024 58.66 1225th 3638 66.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.78 429th 3558 87.9%
2019 47.10 1590th 3684 56.8%
2021 28.62 2916th 3799 23.2%
2022 51.56 1482nd 3952 62.5%
2023 34.12 2798th 4086 31.5%
2024 38.90 2648th 4261 37.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 1333rd 4264 68.7%
2019 65.20 1057th 4309 75.5%
2021 45.35 2354th 4451 47.1%
2022 37.69 2979th 4477 33.5%
2023 23.56 3908th 4521 13.6%
2024 69.17 960th 4560 78.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.58 725th 4306 83.2%
2019 61.39 1429th 4348 67.1%
2021 48.33 2124th 4499 52.8%
2022 44.61 2498th 4561 45.2%
2023 21.61 3951st 4588 13.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.44 70th 3106 97.7%
2019 76.64 235th 3184 92.6%
2021 57.77 1493rd 3006 50.3%
2022 48.05 1935th 2958 34.6%
2023 35.46 2409th 2980 19.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.87 2662nd 4240 37.2%
2019 35.65 2994th 4295 30.3%
2021 25.88 3679th 4331 15.1%
2022 23.66 3866th 4461 13.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.45 1297th 4319 70.0%
2019 58.23 1551st 4357 64.4%
2021 43.86 2332nd 4498 48.2%
2022 38.39 2842nd 4563 37.7%
2023 30.10 3402nd 4585 25.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.55 615th 1005 38.8%
2019 31.87 807th 1009 20.0%
2021 31.46 729th 967 24.6%
2022 33.08 751st 957 21.5%
2023 10.36 958th 1015 5.6%
2024 38.49 753rd 1035 27.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.34 471st 2483 81.0%
2019 67.87 556th 2515 77.9%
2021 31.32 1794th 2444 26.6%
2022 52.11 1010th 2421 58.3%
2023 32.87 1739th 2443 28.8%
2024 50.28 1096th 2421 54.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.56 2617th 4168 37.2%
2019 41.53 2526th 4188 39.7%
2021 47.59 2088th 4329 51.8%
2022 23.53 3784th 4376 13.5%
2023 18.40 4025th 4401 8.5%
2024 33.38 3209th 4431 27.6%
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Rank History for White students at Friendship Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.98 787th 3127 74.8%
2019 52.90 1465th 3142 53.4%
2021 45.72 1672nd 3082 45.7%
2022 39.58 2050th 3082 33.5%
2023 21.00 2715th 3106 12.6%
2024 50.82 1567th 3078 49.1%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
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Thursday, August 11, 2016

Open Quote Between our two children, we are entering into our sixth year with this wonderful school. We have found it to be an organized, caring and encouraging environment for our children. The teachers have all been attentive and open with both parents and students. They were able to recognize certain characteristics of my child's learning abilities and immediately sought intervention. This has not only had a profound impact on my child's all around education, but also on their confidence in their ability to learn the subjects that were once challenging. I attribute this to the professional and caring staff who clearly want all students succeed and enjoy learning. The Principal during the first five years, Mr. Rische, was such a great leader of this school. He was always a visible presence on campus and, from the staff interactions I saw, was well respected. 2016-2017 school year will begin with a new Principal and several new staff members (front desk, counselor) but I am positive this school will continue to thrive. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, July 11, 2014

Open Quote This school is the classic case of the left hand does not know what the right hand is doing. Communication among teachers, administration and communication to the parents definitely needs to be improved. I have also seen a teacher yelling at her students and another teacher be condescending towards her students. If you are looking for a home in the friendship elementary zone I would definitely look elsewhere. If you want your child to receive a good education in a good environment then this is not the place for you. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Friendship Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 323 66 65 87 4 n/a n/a 0 545
2008 370 59 79 97 5 n/a n/a 0 610
2009 364 67 75 97 4 n/a n/a 0 607
2010 382 86 75 113 20 n/a n/a 0 676
2011 364 95 76 104 24 5 12 0 680
2012 259 89 58 93 20 3 12 0 534
2013 293 87 44 91 19 3 12 0 549
2014 278 92 37 122 7 5 16 0 557
2015 276 85 31 127 5 2 19 0 545
2016 263 100 34 122 3 1 17 0 540
2017 228 102 37 131 2 4 22 0 526
2018 196 130 45 143 2 5 28 0 549
2019 284 86 36 121 0 1 21 0 549
2020 251 98 39 132 1 1 31 0 553
2021 250 121 44 132 2 1 37 0 587
2022 213 118 46 130 1 0 43 0 551
2023 195 136 44 113 0 0 45 0 533
2024 167 138 42 116 0 0 48 0 511

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 Friendship Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 545 30.8 17.7 13.4
2008 610 36.9 16.5 15.6
2009 607 37.5 16.2 20.4
2010 676 42.2 16.0 23.5
2011 680 42.8 15.8 26.6
2012 534 34.2 15.5 32.6
2013 549 35.1 15.6 29.1
2014 557 37.5 14.8 33.2
2015 545 39.0 13.9 34.7
2016 540 38.0 14.2 37.2
2017 526 39.0 13.4 38.8
2018 549 38.9 14.0 42.8
2019 549 38.9 14.1 43.2
2020 553 39.7 13.8 43.8
2021 587 45.7 12.8 45.1
2022 551 40.9 13.4 45.2
2023 533 40.6 13.1 58.3
2024 511 39.9 12.7 65

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 Friendship Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 545 30.8 17.7 13.4
2008 610 36.9 16.5 15.6
2009 607 37.5 16.2 20.4
2010 676 42.2 16.0 23.5
2011 680 42.8 15.8 26.6
2012 534 34.2 15.5 32.6
2013 549 35.1 15.6 29.1
2014 557 37.5 14.8 33.2
2015 545 39.0 13.9 34.7
2016 540 38.0 14.2 37.2
2017 526 39.0 13.4 38.8
2018 549 38.9 14.0 42.8
2019 549 38.9 14.1 43.2
2020 553 39.7 13.8 43.8
2021 587 45.7 12.8 45.1
2022 551 40.9 13.4 45.2
2023 533 40.6 13.1 58.3
2024 511 39.9 12.7 65

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 Friendship Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $934 (10.2%) $8,219 (89.8%) $9,153
2020 $865 (8.8%) $9,016 (91.2%) $9,881
2021 $1,270 (12.1%) $9,216 (87.9%) $10,486

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Friendship 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 1524th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3749th of 4647 Elementary schools
 46.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Friendship Elementary)4130
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))5761
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Friendship Elementary)5026
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Keller Independent School District (Isd))6255
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Friendship Elementary)4638
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Keller Independent School District (Isd))5659
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Friendship Elementary)5224
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Keller Independent School District (Isd))6154
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549533
 2.9%
African American86136
 58.1%
American Indian00
Asian3644
 22.2%
Hispanic121113
 6.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White284195
 31.3%
Two or More Races2145
 114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%58.3%
 15.2%


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Friendship Elementary ranks 2494th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Friendship Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hillwood Middle
Middle : Parkwood Hill Intermediate
High : Central High School

Students at Friendship Elementary are 33% White, 27% African American, 23% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Friendship Elementary.


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