William J Clinton Elementary

Summary:

William J Clinton Elementary is a public elementary school in Penitas, Texas, serving 529 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the La Joya Independent School District, which is ranked 451 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

William J Clinton Elementary has a unique student population, with 100% of its students identifying as Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 96-97% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. While the school has outperformed the district and state in some grade levels and subjects on STAAR tests, it has also struggled in others, particularly in 3rd grade math. The school's performance on STAAR Spanish tests, however, has been relatively stronger, suggesting it may be better equipped to support its Spanish-speaking student population.

Compared to nearby schools in the La Joya ISD, William J Clinton Elementary has a significantly higher concentration of Hispanic students, which presents unique challenges and opportunities. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been inconsistent, indicating potential resource allocation challenges in effectively supporting its high-need student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 39202 Mile 7 Rd
       Penitas, TX  78576


(956) 323-2740

District: La Joya Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2260th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,175 Help


Students who attend William J Clinton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dr Javier Saenz Middle
High:    Jimmy Carter Early College High School
    La Joya High School
    Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  504

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details William J Clinton Elementary ranks better than 51.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William J Clinton Elementary is 14.9. 11 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William J Clinton Elementary is $11,175. 20 elementary schools in the La Joya Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William J Clinton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks William J Clinton Elementary 2260th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See William J Clinton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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La Joya Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks La Joya Independent School District (Isd) 451st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William J Clinton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 42.94 2528th 3768 32.9%
2009 35.34 2967th 3884 23.6%
2010 23.72 3503rd 3937 11.0%
2011 48.51 2499th 4095 39.0%
2012 54.63 2014th 4206 52.1%
2013 38.70 2943rd 4221 30.3%
2014 57.46 1908th 4260 55.2%
2015 36.85 3022nd 4320 30.0%
2016 40.58 2817th 4286 34.3%
2017 36.85 2722nd 4329 37.1%
2018 60.81 1450th 4359 66.7%
2019 64.62 1286th 4479 71.3%
2021 30.18 3154th 4578 31.1%
2022 39.15 2795th 4581 39.0%
2023 51.43 2098th 4647 54.9%
2024 48.29 2260th 4675 51.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.37 493rd 3226 84.7%
2019 68.33 709th 3333 78.7%
2021 40.56 2036th 3446 40.9%
2022 41.00 2171st 3487 37.7%
2023 54.18 1451st 3556 59.2%
2024 53.99 1454th 3638 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.76 405th 3558 88.6%
2019 33.27 2562nd 3684 30.5%
2021 29.64 2832nd 3799 25.5%
2022 27.47 3201st 3952 19.0%
2023 52.11 1525th 4086 62.7%
2024 53.88 1639th 4261 61.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.51 694th 4264 83.7%
2019 78.78 444th 4309 89.7%
2021 38.48 2829th 4451 36.4%
2022 49.31 2196th 4477 50.9%
2023 65.25 1170th 4521 74.1%
2024 67.26 1071st 4560 76.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.28 13th 112 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.87 2012th 4306 53.3%
2019 68.84 1076th 4348 75.3%
2021 29.12 3251st 4499 27.7%
2022 42.98 2590th 4561 43.2%
2023 59.59 1598th 4588 65.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.87 647th 3106 79.2%
2019 64.17 1223rd 3184 61.6%
2021 42.64 2004th 3006 33.3%
2022 70.19 755th 2958 74.5%
2023 55.96 1662nd 2980 44.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.98 277th 4240 93.5%
2019 84.24 296th 4295 93.1%
2021 46.79 2068th 4331 52.3%
2022 58.37 1521st 4461 65.9%
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Rank History for Male students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.93 1096th 4319 74.6%
2019 57.04 1602nd 4357 63.2%
2021 33.73 2920th 4498 35.1%
2022 35.89 3007th 4563 34.1%
2023 41.09 2699th 4585 41.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William J Clinton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.74 1035th 4168 75.2%
2019 70.94 828th 4188 80.2%
2021 36.13 2819th 4329 34.9%
2022 45.41 2422nd 4376 44.7%
2023 58.41 1564th 4401 64.5%
2024 59.71 1468th 4431 66.9%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for William J Clinton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 0 0 0 840 0 n/a n/a 0 840
2009 0 0 0 779 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2010 1 0 0 776 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2011 0 0 0 714 0 0 0 0 714
2012 0 0 0 747 0 0 0 0 747
2013 1 0 0 720 1 0 0 0 722
2014 0 0 0 713 0 0 0 0 713
2015 0 0 0 686 0 0 0 0 686
2016 0 0 0 701 0 0 0 0 701
2017 1 0 0 689 0 0 0 0 690
2018 0 0 0 681 0 0 0 0 681
2019 2 0 0 640 0 0 0 0 642
2020 1 0 0 626 0 0 0 0 627
2021 0 0 0 603 0 0 0 0 603
2022 0 0 0 537 0 0 0 0 537
2023 0 0 0 529 0 0 0 0 529
2024 0 0 0 504 0 0 0 0 504

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William J Clinton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 840 50.0 16.8 2
2009 779 47.1 16.5 0.5
2010 777 47.8 16.2 0.6
2011 714 44.2 16.1 0.6
2012 747 44.5 16.7 0.4
2013 722 46.0 15.6 97.6
2014 713 45.4 15.7 97.9
2015 686 42.0 16.3 97.7
2016 701 42.0 16.6 97.6
2017 690 43.9 15.7 96.7
2018 681 42.7 15.9 96.3
2019 642 40.8 15.7 96.3
2020 627 42.0 14.9 94.1
2021 603 42.8 14.0 96.7
2022 537 37.5 14.3 96.5
2023 529 36.9 14.3 96.8
2024 504 33.6 14.9 99.6

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 William J Clinton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2008 840 50.0 16.8 2
2009 779 47.1 16.5 0.5
2010 777 47.8 16.2 0.6
2011 714 44.2 16.1 0.6
2012 747 44.5 16.7 0.4
2013 722 46.0 15.6 97.6
2014 713 45.4 15.7 97.9
2015 686 42.0 16.3 97.7
2016 701 42.0 16.6 97.6
2017 690 43.9 15.7 96.7
2018 681 42.7 15.9 96.3
2019 642 40.8 15.7 96.3
2020 627 42.0 14.9 94.1
2021 603 42.8 14.0 96.7
2022 537 37.5 14.3 96.5
2023 529 36.9 14.3 96.8
2024 504 33.6 14.9 99.6

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 William J Clinton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $854 (8.2%) $9,606 (91.8%) $10,460
2020 $1,181 (11.1%) $9,458 (88.9%) $10,640
2021 $1,001 (9.0%) $10,174 (91.0%) $11,175

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William J Clinton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1286th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2098th of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (William J Clinton Elementary)4863
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4654
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William J Clinton Elementary)5029
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5043
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (William J Clinton Elementary)5140
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4736
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (William J Clinton Elementary)6557
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5149
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (William J Clinton Elementary)5041
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (William J Clinton Elementary)4150
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (William J Clinton Elementary)5872
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (William J Clinton Elementary)6051
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5650
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (William J Clinton Elementary)5131
 20%
   5th Grade Science (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (William J Clinton Elementary)7150
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (La Joya Independent School District (Isd))5730
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642529
 17.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic640529
 17.3%
Pacific Islander00
White20
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%96.8%
 0.5%


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William J Clinton Elementary ranks 2260th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 504 students attended William J Clinton Elementary.

Students at William J Clinton Elementary are 100% Hispanic.


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