Is Ervin Elementary a good school?

Ervin Elementary ranks 3062 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ervin Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 399 students attended Ervin Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ervin Elementary?

Students at Ervin Elementary are 61% African American, 34% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ervin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ervin Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Dunbar College Preparatory Academy High : Estacado High School

Ervin Elementary

Summary:

Ervin Elementary is a public charter school in Lubbock, Texas, serving 405 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and stark disparities in its student population compared to nearby schools.

Ervin Elementary has a much higher percentage of African American students (57.53%) than surrounding schools like Ramirez Elementary (4.28%) and Rise Academy (74.75%). Academically, Ervin ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with proficiency rates in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas state averages. Additionally, over 96% of Ervin's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite Ervin Elementary's higher per-student spending of $13,632 compared to nearby schools like Ramirez Elementary ($9,448) and Rise Academy ($9,738), the school's academic outcomes remain significantly lower. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student performance. The success of high-performing charter schools like Rise Academy, which serves a similar demographic but achieves much higher academic outcomes, indicates that Ervin Elementary may need to re-evaluate and overhaul its educational strategies and practices to better serve its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

1802 E 28th St
Lubbock, TX 79404

(806) 219-8200

District: Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3062^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,632

Students who attend Ervin Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
High:	Estacado High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.7%

Hispanic:

33.6%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ervin Elementary ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 21^st among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.7%), Hispanic (33.6%), White (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ervin Elementary is 12.4, which is the 7^th best among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Ervin Elementary employs 31.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ervin Elementary is $13,632, which is the highest among 27 elementary schools in the Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ervin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ervin Elementary 3062^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ervin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Lubbock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lubbock Independent School District (Isd) 545^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	11.51	4080^th	4320	5.6%
2016	6.12	4166^th	4286	2.8%
2017	7.75	4248^th	4329	1.9%
2018	7.91	4291^st	4359	1.6%
2019	11.01	4320^th	4479	3.5%
2021	16.42	4117^th	4578	10.1%
2022	11.63	4350^th	4581	5.0%
2023	28.60	3480^th	4647	25.1%
2024	36.05	3062^nd	4675	34.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.63	2465^th	3558	30.7%
2019	23.86	3250^th	3684	11.8%
2021	21.59	3432^nd	3799	9.7%
2022	20.75	3645^th	3952	7.8%
2023	37.55	2497^th	4086	38.9%
2024	32.84	3057^th	4261	28.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.28	4175^th	4264	2.1%
2019	17.94	4045^th	4309	6.1%
2021	24.68	3751^st	4451	15.7%
2022	15.69	4209^th	4477	6.0%
2023	39.78	2882^nd	4521	36.3%
2024	46.70	2420^th	4560	46.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.50	4252^nd	4306	1.3%
2019	13.27	4149^th	4348	4.6%
2021	23.62	3628^th	4499	19.4%
2022	11.87	4372^nd	4561	4.1%
2023	29.84	3418^th	4588	25.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	12.66	2980^th	3106	4.1%
2019	24.05	2834^th	3184	11.0%
2021	9.91	2840^th	3006	5.5%
2022	23.55	2631^st	2958	11.1%
2023	26.91	2611^th	2980	12.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.55	4041^st	4240	4.7%
2019	22.31	3850^th	4295	10.4%
2021	28.04	3510^th	4331	19.0%
2022	19.99	4064^th	4461	8.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	10.70	4204^th	4319	2.7%
2019	11.20	4218^th	4357	3.2%
2021	14.57	4207^th	4498	6.5%
2022	13.63	4282^nd	4563	6.2%
2023	30.11	3401^st	4585	25.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.95	2077^th	2483	16.4%
2019	26.87	2075^th	2515	17.5%
2021	31.30	1798^th	2444	26.4%
2022	17.23	2276^th	2421	6.0%
2023	42.48	1354^th	2443	44.6%
2024	40.07	1479^th	2421	38.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ervin Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	10.11	4111^th	4168	1.4%
2019	17.86	3917^th	4188	6.5%
2021	24.41	3615^th	4329	16.5%
2022	27.39	3562^nd	4376	18.6%
2023	44.00	2489^th	4401	43.4%
2024	65.33	1167^th	4431	73.7%

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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 Ervin Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	10	434	2	283	1	0	10	740
2015	5	370	0	178	1	0	6	560
2016	8	345	0	194	0	3	6	556
2017	3	297	0	179	0	4	6	489
2018	7	296	0	163	1	4	6	477
2019	13	273	0	150	3	1	9	449
2020	8	243	0	157	3	0	9	420
2021	7	241	0	141	1	0	8	398
2022	7	216	0	146	1	1	7	378
2023	11	233	0	153	0	0	8	405
2024	12	242	0	134	1	0	10	399

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 Ervin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	740	43.3	17.0	93.2
2015	560	41.0	13.6	90.2
2016	556	34.0	16.3	79.9
2017	489	35.7	13.6	98.8
2018	477	36.3	13.1	92
2019	449	34.0	13.1	98.4
2020	420	31.1	13.4	97.9
2021	398	35.2	11.3	96.5
2022	378	35.4	10.6	96.8
2023	405	34.8	11.6	97
2024	399	31.9	12.4	96.7

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 Ervin Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	740	43.3	17.0	93.2
2015	560	41.0	13.6	90.2
2016	556	34.0	16.3	79.9
2017	489	35.7	13.6	98.8
2018	477	36.3	13.1	92
2019	449	34.0	13.1	98.4
2020	420	31.1	13.4	97.9
2021	398	35.2	11.3	96.5
2022	378	35.4	10.6	96.8
2023	405	34.8	11.6	97
2024	399	31.9	12.4	96.7

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 Ervin Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,054 (19.3%)	$8,573 (80.7%)	$10,627
2020	$2,111 (18.0%)	$9,604 (82.0%)	$11,714
2021	$2,255 (16.5%)	$11,377 (83.5%)	$13,632

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ervin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4320^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3480^th of 4647 Elementary schools	21.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ervin Elementary)	13	48	35%
3rd Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	35	53	18%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ervin Elementary)	26	32	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	44	46	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Ervin Elementary)	13	10	3%
4th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	34	44	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ervin Elementary)	29	14	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	40	44	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Ervin Elementary)	23	41	18%
5th Grade Reading (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	44	54	10%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ervin Elementary)	33	41	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	54	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Ervin Elementary)	30	30
5th Grade Science (Lubbock Independent School District (Isd))	45	37	8%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	405	9.8%
African American	273	233	14.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	150	153	2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	13	11	15.4%
Two or More Races	9	8	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.4%	97%	1.4%

Schools Near Ervin 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 EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (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 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ervin Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1802 E 28th St	Lubbock	79404	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-8200	399	32	12.4	96.7%	12 (3.0%)	242 (60.7%)	134 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	36	3062^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	34.5%		28.6	3480^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.1%	418									37.0	48.2	37.0				29.6	24.1	47.8				26.1			$13,632	$2,255	$11,377
Harwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 Ave D	Lubbock	79404	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-5700	385	29	13.3	89.1%	8 (2.1%)	27 (7.0%)	346 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	24.5	3784^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.1%		15.1	4278^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.9%	494	12.1	30.4	44.4	27.3	40.9	35.7	0.0		44.8	25.0	55.2				27.6	28.9	10.3				7.8			$11,264	$2,199	$9,064
Alderson Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	219 Walnut Ave	Lubbock	79403	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-8000	442	36	12.3	98.0%	26 (5.9%)	203 (45.9%)	198 (44.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	19.5	4071^st of 4675 public elementary schools	12.9%		20.2	3995^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.0%	76									19.6	32.8	30.2				26.8	31.0	34.0				9.4			$13,275	$2,232	$11,043
Bean Elementary	Public	2-5	3001 Ave N	Lubbock	79411	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-5100	280	27	10.4	97.5%	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.6%)	258 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	20.9	3986^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.7%		11.9	4400^th of 4647 public elementary schools	5.3%	414	10.0	33.3	33.3	0.0	28.6		7.7		24.1	9.6	32.7				23.5	26.1	47.5				10.4			$10,257	$2,223	$8,033
Bean Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	3001 Ave N	Lubbock	79411	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 219-5100	175	10	17.5	96.0%	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.3%)	169 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Betty M Condra School For Education Innovation	Public, Charter	K-5	1421 9th St	Lubbock	79401	Lubbock County	Betty M Condra School For Education Innovation	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 407-0878	174	22	7.9	77.0%	53 (30.5%)	27 (15.5%)	87 (50.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	7	4595^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.7%		5.8	4585^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.3%	10									24.2	11.5	21.7				5.9	3.9	26.1				4.4			$16,543	$3,214	$13,329
Rise Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	207 N Martin Luther King Blvd	Lubbock	79403	Lubbock County	Rise Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 744-0438	301	18	16.4		1 (0.3%)	220 (73.1%)	65 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	80.2	747^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.0%		88	457^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.2%	290								100.0	82.6	88.9	84.2	68.8	91.7	85.7	43.5	50.0	73.7	68.8	91.7	88.9	21.1	78.6	50.0	$9,738	$1,375	$8,362
Hodges Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5001 Ave P	Lubbock	79412	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-5800	267	26	10.3	95.1%	19 (7.1%)	48 (18.0%)	197 (73.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	43.1	2635^th of 4675 public elementary schools	43.6%		32.3	3255^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.0%	620									39.4	37.8	46.0				23.5	23.7	56.8				48.7			$13,612	$2,171	$11,442
Ramirez Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	702 Ave T	Lubbock	79401	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 219-6500	460	37	12.4	49.1%	70 (15.2%)	29 (6.3%)	323 (70.2%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.8%)	84.4	594^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.3%		90.4	360^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.3%	234									69.5	73.0	69.5				62.7	73.0	64.4				27.1			$9,448	$1,215	$8,233
Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	2315 36th St	Lubbock	79412	Lubbock County	Lubbock Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 219-5300	291	15	19.4	93.8%	15 (5.2%)	27 (9.3%)	238 (81.8%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)									23.2						31.9

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