Larkspur Elementary

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Larkspur Elementary ranks 1854 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Larkspur Elementary is a public elementary school in Leander, Texas, serving 855 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leander Independent School District, which is ranked 200 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Larkspur Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 45.15% White, 7.49% African American, 26.9% Hispanic, and 14.27% Asian students. However, the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, with the percentage of White students increasing. Academically, Larkspur's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with stronger performance in 3rd-grade reading but weaker results in 4th and 5th-grade reading, as well as 5th-grade science. The school struggles with the performance of Asian, White, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 30% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools, Larkspur Elementary performs on par or slightly below average. Schools like Rancho Sienna Elementary and Tarvin Elementary, which are also part of the Leander ISD, consistently outperform Larkspur across multiple academic measures. The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 19.18%, is also lower than nearby schools like Christine Camacho Elementary and Bagdad Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

424 Rusk Bluff Ave
Leander, TX 78641

(512) 570-0000

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1854^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,610

Students who attend Larkspur Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle
High:	Glenn High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 928

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.3%

Hispanic:

26.6%

Asian:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Larkspur Elementary ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 19^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Larkspur Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Larkspur Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.3%), Hispanic (26.6%), Asian (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Larkspur Elementary is 14.6. 25 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Larkspur Elementary employs 63.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Larkspur Elementary is $8,610. 26 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Larkspur Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Larkspur Elementary 1854^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Larkspur Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Larkspur Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	56.71	1688^th	4578	63.1%
2022	37.07	2930^th	4581	36.0%
2023	59.46	1625^th	4647	65.0%
2024	55.26	1854^th	4675	60.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	30.33	780^th	1004	22.3%
2023	46.87	633^rd	1099	42.4%
2024	40.05	742^nd	1114	33.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	44.14	1806^th	3446	47.6%
2022	54.96	1361^st	3487	61.0%
2023	57.05	1295^th	3556	63.6%
2024	64.95	946^th	3638	74.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.58	1139^th	3799	70.0%
2022	43.82	2001^st	3952	49.4%
2023	38.15	2446^th	4086	40.1%
2024	60.81	1215^th	4261	71.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.75	2751^st	4451	38.2%
2022	33.32	3289^th	4477	26.5%
2023	19.98	4099^th	4521	9.3%
2024	36.64	3128^th	4560	31.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.15	1740^th	4499	61.3%
2022	34.34	3136^th	4561	31.2%
2023	51.78	2034^th	4588	55.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.90	1868^th	3006	37.9%
2022	23.98	2620^th	2958	11.4%
2023	32.64	2494^th	2980	16.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.32	3267^th	4331	24.6%
2022	29.41	3549^th	4461	20.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	56.66	1659^th	4498	63.1%
2022	40.12	2735^th	4563	40.1%
2023	65.73	1324^th	4585	71.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	28.37	754^th	967	22.0%
2022	21.76	837^th	957	12.5%
2023	51.88	575^th	1015	43.3%
2024	52.71	584^th	1035	43.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.91	345^th	2444	85.9%
2022	43.09	1345^th	2421	44.4%
2023	48.94	1108^th	2443	54.6%
2024	67.54	546^th	2421	77.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.49	1606^th	4329	62.9%
2022	40.06	2747^th	4376	37.2%
2023	55.07	1764^th	4401	59.9%
2024	51.10	2029^th	4431	54.2%

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Rank History for White students at Larkspur Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.71	2277^th	3082	26.1%
2022	19.48	2734^th	3082	11.3%
2023	32.70	2289^th	3106	26.3%
2024	28.69	2453^rd	3078	20.3%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Larkspur Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	329	17	11	135	3	2	56	553
2021	369	29	34	227	4	2	58	723
2022	461	56	51	285	3	3	70	929
2023	386	64	122	230	2	1	50	855
2024	393	73	140	247	3	2	70	928

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

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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 Larkspur Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	553	37.5	14.7	17
2021	723	48.3	14.9	16.7
2022	929	60.2	15.4	17.9
2023	855	58.1	14.6	19.2
2024	928	63.3	14.6	22.1

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 Larkspur Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	553	37.5	14.7	17
2021	723	48.3	14.9	16.7
2022	929	60.2	15.4	17.9
2023	855	58.1	14.6	19.2
2024	928	63.3	14.6	22.1

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 Larkspur Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$277 (3.8%)	$6,977 (96.2%)	$7,254
2021	$165 (1.9%)	$8,445 (98.1%)	$8,610

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Larkspur Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Spanish Science (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 Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th 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 Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Larkspur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	424 Rusk Bluff Ave	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-0000	928	63	14.6	22.1%	393 (42.3%)	73 (7.9%)	247 (26.6%)	140 (15.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (7.5%)	55.3	1854^th of 4675 public elementary schools	60.3%		59.5	1625^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.0%	229							58.9	52.9	61.9	48.6	36.8	35.3	20.1	$8,610	$165	$8,445
Bar W Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Stamp Iron Ave	Leander	78628	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 260-5580	637	49	13.0	10.4%	191 (30.0%)	27 (4.2%)	115 (18.1%)	260 (40.8%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.6%)								(n/a)							63.8	61.6	83.1	49.2	46.0	79.8	50.0
Santa Rita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	532 Santa Rita Blvd	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 379-3360	1,027	69	14.7	12.9%	490 (47.7%)	61 (5.9%)	197 (19.2%)	211 (20.5%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (5.8%)	80.1	753^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	83.9%		78.6	817^th of 4647 public elementary schools	82.4%	64							61.0	70.7	70.8	57.9	55.6	63.5	30.1	$9,465	$581	$8,883
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1840 Pleasant Hill Rd	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 570-8300	544	39	13.8	19.5%	245 (45.0%)	16 (2.9%)	139 (25.6%)	89 (16.4%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (9.0%)	56.3	1778^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.0%					(n/a)							43.2	50.6	70.4	37.8	32.9	63.4	26.8
Rancho Sienna Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	751 Bonnet Blvd	Georgetown	78628	Gonzales County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 260-4450	786	55	14.2	8.4%	433 (55.1%)	18 (2.3%)	143 (18.2%)	153 (19.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.6%)	88.3	434^th of 4675 public elementary schools	90.7%		87.5	470^th of 4647 public elementary schools	89.9%	36							56.3	76.3	79.0	54.3	73.3	75.6	55.9	$9,265	$502	$8,763
Tarvin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1280 Logan Del Way	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-8200	797	55	14.4	9.7%	234 (29.4%)	27 (3.4%)	109 (13.7%)	372 (46.7%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	87.3	481^st of 4675 public elementary schools	89.7%		89.5	399^th of 4647 public elementary schools	91.4%	82							56.6	76.2	76.9	57.7	66.4	70.1	45.3
Jim Plain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 S Brook Dr	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 570-6600	859	61	14.0	26.0%	330 (38.4%)	67 (7.8%)	242 (28.2%)	140 (16.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (9.1%)	55	1875^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.9%		65.8	1350^th of 4647 public elementary schools	70.9%	525							49.6	47.7	67.5	47.7	39.1	43.4	22.3	$10,378	$158	$10,220
Bill Burden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 Stonewall Pkwy	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 260-4400	792	57	13.9	24.1%	496 (62.6%)	10 (1.3%)	184 (23.2%)	45 (5.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (6.8%)	80.9	712^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.8%		89.6	392^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	91.6%	320							57.8	61.5	65.9	53.5	60.7	67.7	44.9	$9,110	$616	$8,494
Christine Camacho Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Municipal Dr	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-7800	667	59	11.2	43.0%	313 (46.9%)	38 (5.7%)	241 (36.1%)	35 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.5%)	24.8	3759^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.6%		32.4	3249^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.1%	510							25.2	32.6	54.3	19.8	23.9	33.0	15.2	$10,210	$310	$9,899
Bagdad Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Deer Creek Dr	Leander	78641	Williamson County	Leander Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 570-5900	855	62	13.8	48.4%	215 (25.1%)	34 (4.0%)	470 (55.0%)	91 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.3%)	33.9	3188^th of 4675 public elementary schools	31.8%		40.8	2744^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.0%	444	20.8	10.0	11.5	7.7	15.4	0.0	43.4	38.8	58.6	21.8	22.0	38.7	16.8	$12,504	$1,005	$11,499

Frequently Asked Questions about Larkspur Elementary

Is Larkspur Elementary a good school?

Larkspur Elementary ranks 1854^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Larkspur Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 928 students attended Larkspur Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Larkspur Elementary?

Students at Larkspur Elementary are 42% White, 27% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Larkspur Elementary attend?

Students who attend Larkspur Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle
High : Glenn High School

What district is Larkspur Elementary in?

Leander Independent School District (Isd)

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