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Leon Elementary

Summary:

Leon Elementary is a public elementary school in Jewett, Texas, serving 421 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leon Independent School District, which is ranked 368 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Leon Elementary has a unique student demographic, with a higher percentage of White (57.24%) and Hispanic (35.15%) students compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school outperforms the state average in 5th-grade STAAR Reading and Mathematics, but underperforms in 3rd-grade Reading and 4th-grade Mathematics. The school's ranking varies significantly across different student groups, performing best for Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students, but lower for White students and English Language Learners. With around 60% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Leon Elementary serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, Teague Elementary and Dew School consistently outperform Leon Elementary in statewide rankings and academic performance, particularly in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. However, Buffalo Elementary, located about 8 miles away, has a lower statewide ranking and generally lower academic performance compared to Leon Elementary. The school's declining statewide ranking over the past few years suggests that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12168 Hwy 79 W
       Jewett, TX  75846

(903) 626-1426

District: Leon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1423rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,439 Help


Students who attend Leon Elementary usually attend:

High:    Leon High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
36.1%
Asian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details Leon Elementary ranks better than 69.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (36.1%), Asian (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leon Elementary is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leon Elementary is $10,439.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon Elementary 1423rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Leon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Leon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leon Independent School District (Isd) 368th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.86 1347th 3465 61.1%
2005 64.08 1317th 3475 62.1%
2006 66.95 1178th 3476 66.1%
2007 51.87 2120th 3724 43.1%
2008 71.68 956th 3768 74.6%
2009 51.04 2189th 3884 43.6%
2010 40.37 2803rd 3937 28.8%
2011 31.23 3340th 4095 18.4%
2012 35.09 3149th 4206 25.1%
2013 53.99 2062nd 4221 51.1%
2014 58.47 1858th 4260 56.4%
2015 59.90 1789th 4320 58.6%
2016 46.40 2475th 4286 42.3%
2017 51.67 1878th 4329 56.6%
2018 60.13 1483rd 4359 66.0%
2019 64.31 1298th 4479 71.0%
2021 70.52 1090th 4578 76.2%
2022 57.31 1730th 4581 62.2%
2023 51.81 2076th 4647 55.3%
2024 63.55 1423rd 4675 69.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.88 1073rd 3226 66.7%
2019 51.54 1483rd 3333 55.5%
2021 59.06 1026th 3446 70.2%
2022 44.33 1982nd 3487 43.2%
2023 44.42 1993rd 3556 44.0%
2024 69.42 782nd 3638 78.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.60 3133rd 3558 11.9%
2021 61.70 866th 3799 77.2%
2022 61.02 1019th 3952 74.2%
2023 55.37 1325th 4086 67.6%
2024 36.99 2758th 4261 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.84 1337th 4264 68.6%
2019 68.24 896th 4309 79.2%
2021 76.42 566th 4451 87.3%
2022 61.59 1389th 4477 69.0%
2023 40.23 2853rd 4521 36.9%
2024 71.98 822nd 4560 82.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.07 1838th 4306 57.3%
2019 54.79 1788th 4348 58.9%
2021 64.69 1286th 4499 71.4%
2022 59.99 1562nd 4561 65.8%
2023 49.05 2227th 4588 51.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.24 918th 3106 70.4%
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.86 1264th 4240 70.2%
2019 59.37 1374th 4295 68.0%
2021 71.68 654th 4331 84.9%
2022 47.80 2255th 4461 49.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.65 1288th 4319 70.2%
2019 72.55 915th 4357 79.0%
2021 73.42 951st 4498 78.9%
2022 54.16 1926th 4563 57.8%
2023 53.70 1925th 4585 58.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.71 2226th 4168 46.6%
2019 51.38 1895th 4188 54.8%
2021 64.23 1146th 4329 73.5%
2022 60.06 1455th 4376 66.8%
2023 52.63 1900th 4401 56.8%
2024 84.86 353rd 4431 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Leon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.62 1411th 3127 54.9%
2019 55.99 1327th 3142 57.8%
2021 52.71 1383rd 3082 55.1%
2022 38.79 2088th 3082 32.3%
2023 34.78 2202nd 3106 29.1%
2024 47.91 1689th 3078 45.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Leon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 337 28 1 32 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1990 330 19 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1991 330 18 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 325 18 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 321 14 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 331 19 0 32 3 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 310 16 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 310 16 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1997 270 10 1 42 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 251 15 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1999 245 11 2 42 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 258 13 3 44 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 226 18 2 53 1 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 218 9 3 73 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 218 9 3 73 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 219 4 5 59 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 240 10 4 59 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 231 9 5 63 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 235 8 4 64 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2008 250 13 2 71 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 252 8 5 75 1 n/a n/a 0 341
2010 251 8 9 94 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 253 9 6 116 3 0 6 0 393
2012 250 6 8 117 0 0 10 0 391
2013 215 3 6 120 1 0 8 0 353
2014 213 4 7 126 2 0 5 0 357
2015 215 3 12 128 1 0 5 0 364
2016 240 3 10 132 1 0 6 0 392
2017 252 2 12 126 1 0 5 0 398
2018 225 1 12 133 1 0 5 0 377
2019 233 1 10 123 1 0 2 0 370
2020 258 4 8 135 1 0 2 0 408
2021 259 7 7 141 2 0 4 0 420
2022 238 4 7 147 3 0 6 0 405
2023 241 5 8 148 7 0 12 0 421
2024 208 5 9 134 7 0 8 0 371

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 Leon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 399 n/a n/a n/a
1990 382 26.0 14.6 n/a
1991 372 25.7 14.4 n/a
1992 370 25.2 14.6 28.6
1993 362 25.0 14.5 30.9
1994 385 25.7 15.0 30.6
1995 373 28.9 12.9 35.4
1996 373 28.9 12.9 35.4
1997 323 24.7 13.1 35.6
1998 314 23.5 13.4 40.4
1999 301 24.5 12.3 45.5
2000 319 24.0 13.3 46.7
2001 300 25.8 11.6 48
2002 304 27.3 11.1 49
2003 304 27.3 11.1 49
2004 290 24.7 11.7 51
2005 316 25.0 12.6 53.5
2006 311 24.7 12.6 56.3
2007 313 25.6 12.2 52.1
2008 338 24.7 13.7 42.9
2009 341 27.7 12.3 53.1
2010 364 29.1 12.4 53.8
2011 393 32.8 11.9 63.4
2012 391 33.2 11.7 65.2
2013 353 32.0 11.0 59.2
2014 357 30.0 11.8 58.8
2015 364 29.0 12.5 51.9
2016 392 30.0 13.0 57.4
2017 398 31.0 12.8 57.5
2018 377 26.9 14.0 54.1
2019 370 25.7 14.3 55.4
2020 408 28.2 14.4 55.4
2021 420 30.1 13.9 61
2022 405 28.7 14.0 57.3
2023 421 30.6 13.7 58.7
2024 371 26.1 14.2 63.6

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 Leon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 399 n/a n/a n/a
1990 382 26.0 14.6 n/a
1991 372 25.7 14.4 n/a
1992 370 25.2 14.6 28.6
1993 362 25.0 14.5 30.9
1994 385 25.7 15.0 30.6
1995 373 28.9 12.9 35.4
1996 373 28.9 12.9 35.4
1997 323 24.7 13.1 35.6
1998 314 23.5 13.4 40.4
1999 301 24.5 12.3 45.5
2000 319 24.0 13.3 46.7
2001 300 25.8 11.6 48
2002 304 27.3 11.1 49
2003 304 27.3 11.1 49
2004 290 24.7 11.7 51
2005 316 25.0 12.6 53.5
2006 311 24.7 12.6 56.3
2007 313 25.6 12.2 52.1
2008 338 24.7 13.7 42.9
2009 341 27.7 12.3 53.1
2010 364 29.1 12.4 53.8
2011 393 32.8 11.9 63.4
2012 391 33.2 11.7 65.2
2013 353 32.0 11.0 59.2
2014 357 30.0 11.8 58.8
2015 364 29.0 12.5 51.9
2016 392 30.0 13.0 57.4
2017 398 31.0 12.8 57.5
2018 377 26.9 14.0 54.1
2019 370 25.7 14.3 55.4
2020 408 28.2 14.4 55.4
2021 420 30.1 13.9 61
2022 405 28.7 14.0 57.3
2023 421 30.6 13.7 58.7
2024 371 26.1 14.2 63.6

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 Leon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,083 (9.8%) $10,017 (90.3%) $11,099
2020 $1,030 (9.3%) $10,044 (90.7%) $11,074
2021 $1,528 (14.6%) $8,910 (85.4%) $10,439

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leon 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 1298th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2076th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Leon Elementary)4557
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leon Independent School District (Isd))4557
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon Elementary)4833
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon Independent School District (Isd))4833
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Leon Elementary)2649
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Leon Independent School District (Isd))2649
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leon Elementary)4447
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leon Independent School District (Isd))4447
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Leon Elementary)6848
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Leon Independent School District (Isd))6848
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leon Elementary)7050
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leon Independent School District (Isd))7050
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Leon Elementary)8054
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Leon Independent School District (Isd))8054
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students370421
 13.8%
African American15
 400%
American Indian17
 600%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic123148
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White233241
 3.4%
Two or More Races212
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.4%58.7%
 3.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leon Elementary

Leon Elementary ranks 1423rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Leon Elementary are 56% White, 36% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Leon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Leon High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Leon Elementary.


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