Santa Rita Elementary

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Santa Rita Elementary ranks 753 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Santa Rita Elementary is a public elementary school located in Liberty Hill, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,038 students and part of the Liberty Hill Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 106 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Santa Rita Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 49.71% White, 23.51% Hispanic, 15.9% Asian, 4.34% African American, and 5.78% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools like Liberty Hill Elementary and Bill Burden Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Santa Rita Elementary consistently performs well on STAAR tests, with a higher percentage of students meeting proficiency standards in reading, math, and science compared to the state average. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools.

While Santa Rita Elementary outperforms the state average on many metrics, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Rancho Sienna Elementary and Tarvin Elementary (both in the Leander ISD), also demonstrate strong academic performance. This suggests that the Liberty Hill and Leander ISDs are both providing high-quality educational opportunities for their students. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (19.46% in 2022-2023) suggests that the student population may come from relatively higher-income families, which could be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

532 Santa Rita Blvd
Liberty Hill, TX 78642

(512) 379-3360

District: Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
753^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,465

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 1,027

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

Asian:

20.5%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Santa Rita Elementary ranks better than 83.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Santa Rita Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Santa Rita Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Asian (20.5%), Hispanic (19.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Rita Elementary is 14.7, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Rita Elementary is $9,465, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Santa Rita Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rita Elementary 753^rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Santa Rita Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd) 106^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Santa Rita Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.20	985^th	4578	78.5%
2022	65.62	1343^rd	4581	70.7%
2023	78.62	817^th	4647	82.4%
2024	80.12	753^rd	4675	83.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	30.39	729^th	961	24.1%
2022	46.31	588^th	1004	41.4%
2023	59.55	448^th	1099	59.2%
2024	41.01	715^th	1114	35.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	70.95	660^th	3487	81.1%
2023	73.72	586^th	3556	83.5%
2024	57.03	1304^th	3638	64.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.37	1153^rd	3799	69.6%
2022	60.42	1050^th	3952	73.4%
2023	63.94	920^th	4086	77.5%
2024	55.72	1523^rd	4261	64.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	78.25	504^th	4451	88.7%
2023	66.11	1123^rd	4521	75.2%
2024	62.72	1317^th	4560	71.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.26	1019^th	4499	77.4%
2022	61.65	1488^th	4561	67.4%
2023	80.27	687^th	4588	85.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	75.53	637^th	3006	78.8%
2022	64.70	1142^nd	2958	61.4%
2023	67.40	1020^th	2980	65.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.08	1492^nd	4331	65.6%
2022	52.92	1895^th	4461	57.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	71.33	1033^rd	4498	77.0%
2022	65.84	1295^th	4563	71.6%
2023	74.88	931^st	4585	79.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	63.03	352^nd	967	63.6%
2022	58.88	437^th	957	54.3%
2023	70.67	271^st	1015	73.3%
2024	60.55	454^th	1035	56.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	85.38	180^th	2421	92.6%
2023	66.70	580^th	2443	76.3%
2024	72.91	410^th	2421	83.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	70.84	858^th	4329	80.2%
2022	54.46	1792^nd	4376	59.0%
2023	67.98	1040^th	4401	76.4%
2024	73.43	785^th	4431	82.3%

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Rank History for White students at Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.00	1492^nd	3082	51.6%
2022	41.07	1992^nd	3082	35.4%
2023	55.31	1398^th	3106	55.0%
2024	54.83	1404^th	3078	54.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Santa Rita Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	258	28	17	94	0	0	32	429
2022	454	42	51	199	6	0	56	808
2023	516	45	165	244	8	0	60	1038
2024	490	61	211	197	7	1	60	1027

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 Santa Rita Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	429	31.4	13.6	14.2
2022	808	49.2	16.4	16.7
2023	1038	65.6	15.8	19.5
2024	1027	69.4	14.7	12.9

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 Santa Rita Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	429	31.4	13.6	14.2
2022	808	49.2	16.4	16.7
2023	1038	65.6	15.8	19.5
2024	1027	69.4	14.7	12.9

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 Santa Rita Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$581 (6.1%)	$8,883 (93.9%)	$9,465

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Santa Rita Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Louine Noble Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Loop 332	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 379-3200	638	51	12.4	30.7%	339 (53.1%)	24 (3.8%)	217 (34.0%)	22 (3.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.0%)	71.3	1078^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.9%		69.4	1190^th of 4647 public elementary schools	74.4%	112	68.8	54.1	59.2	44.7	50.9	52.4	47.0	$8,007	$499	$7,508
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
Liberty Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Loop 332	Liberty Hill	78642	Williamson County	Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 515-6514	733	54	13.5	27.0%	431 (58.8%)	5 (0.7%)	250 (34.1%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.2%)	75.8	907^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.6%		75.4	944^th of 4647 public elementary schools	79.7%	37	58.9	53.2	77.9	51.3	42.3	72.5	42.2	$11,619	$734	$10,884

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Rita Elementary

What district is Santa Rita Elementary in?

Liberty Hill Independent School District (Isd)

Is Santa Rita Elementary a good school?

Santa Rita Elementary ranks 753^rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Santa Rita Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,027 students attended Santa Rita Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Santa Rita Elementary?

Students at Santa Rita Elementary are 48% White, 21% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races.

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