Cora Spencer Elementary

Summary:

Cora Spencer Elementary is a public elementary school in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving 629 students in grades PK-4. As part of the Mansfield Independent School District, which is ranked 207 out of 968 districts in Texas, Cora Spencer Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5-10% of elementary schools in the state.

Cora Spencer Elementary has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating excellent academic performance. The school outperforms the Mansfield ISD and the state of Texas in STAAR reading and math proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th grades. Additionally, Cora Spencer Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 18.12% White, 42.45% African American, 17.97% Hispanic, and 17.01% Asian, which is higher than the nearby schools like Martha Reid Academy and Ume Mansfield Elementary.

The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups, such as African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking among the top 5-10% of Texas schools for these subgroups. This suggests that Cora Spencer Elementary has implemented effective strategies to support the academic growth and achievement of traditionally underserved populations, making it a standout institution within the Mansfield Independent School District and the state of Texas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 3140 S Camino Lagos
       Grand Prairie, TX  75054


(817) 299-6680

District: Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,655 Help


Students who attend Cora Spencer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Danny Jones Middle
    Mary Lillard I S
High:    Mansfield Lake Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  657

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.7%
White:
21.0%
Hispanic:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Compare Details Cora Spencer Elementary ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Mansfield Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cora Spencer Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.7%), White (21%), Hispanic (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cora Spencer Elementary is 15.6. 19 elementary schools in the Mansfield Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cora Spencer Elementary is $8,655. 20 elementary schools in the Mansfield Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cora Spencer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cora Spencer Elementary 318th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cora Spencer Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mansfield Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mansfield Independent School District (Isd) 207th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cora Spencer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 81.24 367th 3724 90.1%
2008 87.98 62nd 3768 98.4%
2009 86.77 98th 3884 97.5%
2010 87.45 25th 3937 99.4%
2011 88.97 11th 4095 99.7%
2012 90.14 204th 4206 95.1%
2013 92.46 98th 4221 97.7%
2014 91.54 124th 4260 97.1%
2015 89.92 211th 4320 95.1%
2016 90.02 214th 4286 95.0%
2017 95.60 174th 4329 96.0%
2018 95.64 155th 4359 96.4%
2019 93.78 215th 4479 95.2%
2021 94.12 236th 4578 94.8%
2022 93.40 228th 4581 95.0%
2023 93.36 250th 4647 94.6%
2024 91.45 318th 4675 93.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.88 225th 1046 78.5%
2019 69.48 273rd 1112 75.4%
2021 23.80 804th 961 16.3%
2023 59.65 447th 1099 59.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.79 329th 3226 89.8%
2021 85.52 229th 3446 93.4%
2022 94.09 64th 3487 98.2%
2023 91.83 108th 3556 97.0%
2024 95.95 79th 3638 97.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.36 242nd 3558 93.2%
2019 42.55 1901st 3684 48.4%
2021 78.38 362nd 3799 90.5%
2022 88.37 182nd 3952 95.4%
2023 77.88 449th 4086 89.0%
2024 52.17 1751st 4261 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.25 24th 4264 99.4%
2019 94.71 67th 4309 98.4%
2021 82.45 351st 4451 92.1%
2022 97.21 38th 4477 99.2%
2023 87.94 212th 4521 95.3%
2024 91.94 130th 4560 97.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.19 242nd 4306 94.4%
2019 88.13 343rd 4348 92.1%
2021 95.14 161st 4499 96.4%
2022 93.71 172nd 4561 96.2%
2023 95.08 139th 4588 97.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.05 342nd 3106 89.0%
2019 80.65 33rd 3184 99.0%
2021 85.99 1st 3006 100.0%
2022 67.86 920th 2958 68.9%
2023 70.51 783rd 2980 73.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.95 514th 4240 87.9%
2019 77.06 519th 4295 87.9%
2021 82.39 316th 4331 92.7%
2022 90.86 162nd 4461 96.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.34 103rd 4319 97.6%
2019 95.27 125th 4357 97.1%
2021 89.10 382nd 4498 91.5%
2022 89.66 332nd 4563 92.7%
2023 87.28 440th 4585 90.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.79 330th 1005 67.2%
2019 62.57 365th 1009 63.8%
2021 65.81 313th 967 67.6%
2022 55.46 480th 957 49.8%
2023 64.64 386th 1015 62.0%
2024 61.87 428th 1035 58.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.33 22nd 2483 99.1%
2019 96.26 34th 2515 98.6%
2021 95.96 59th 2444 97.6%
2022 95.76 42nd 2421 98.3%
2023 96.28 35th 2443 98.6%
2024 94.59 48th 2421 98.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.56 290th 4168 93.0%
2019 91.88 157th 4188 96.3%
2021 96.57 79th 4329 98.2%
2022 94.52 108th 4376 97.5%
2023 84.71 381st 4401 91.3%
2024 84.48 372nd 4431 91.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cora Spencer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.62 75th 3127 97.6%
2019 90.14 117th 3142 96.3%
2021 94.78 42nd 3082 98.6%
2022 83.39 289th 3082 90.6%
2023 95.27 29th 3106 99.1%
2024 79.62 397th 3078 87.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, April 18, 2016

Open Quote Great school! I'm incredibly impressed. My son is in 1st grade. He has been attending CSE for 2 years now. The quality of teaching is outstanding and the entire staff is wonderful. The staff are skilled, knowledgeable and treat the children with love and respect. All the children seem to love the school and everything about it. This is truly a wonderful school. I couldn't have wished for a better school for my child. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cora Spencer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 123 63 10 58 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2008 154 82 11 52 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 199 77 14 59 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2010 199 113 20 73 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 204 116 26 92 1 0 22 0 461
2012 204 132 29 102 1 0 25 0 493
2013 198 158 39 114 2 1 32 0 544
2014 225 196 51 117 5 0 38 0 632
2015 259 222 62 142 6 0 48 0 739
2016 233 264 77 142 6 0 41 0 763
2017 209 330 90 134 1 0 42 0 806
2018 191 303 88 122 0 0 32 0 736
2019 143 297 94 101 0 0 33 0 668
2020 160 284 111 107 0 0 33 0 695
2021 166 270 100 116 4 0 31 0 687
2022 143 269 115 111 3 0 29 0 670
2023 114 267 107 113 1 0 27 0 629
2024 138 274 103 112 0 0 30 0 657

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 Cora Spencer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 255 16.8 15.2 12.9
2008 299 22.5 13.3 16.1
2009 349 23.3 15.0 14.3
2010 405 26.3 15.4 17.3
2011 461 33.3 13.8 18.2
2012 493 31.5 15.6 18.7
2013 544 34.9 15.5 12.9
2014 632 40.5 15.5 12.7
2015 739 44.0 16.7 14.6
2016 763 46.0 16.5 14.2
2017 806 45.6 17.6 16.6
2018 736 45.0 16.3 15.4
2019 668 42.0 15.8 16.8
2020 695 43.0 16.1 18.8
2021 687 45.0 15.2 22.3
2022 670 42.6 15.7 23.6
2023 629 42.0 14.9 33.1
2024 657 42.0 15.6 30.9

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 Cora Spencer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 255 16.8 15.2 12.9
2008 299 22.5 13.3 16.1
2009 349 23.3 15.0 14.3
2010 405 26.3 15.4 17.3
2011 461 33.3 13.8 18.2
2012 493 31.5 15.6 18.7
2013 544 34.9 15.5 12.9
2014 632 40.5 15.5 12.7
2015 739 44.0 16.7 14.6
2016 763 46.0 16.5 14.2
2017 806 45.6 17.6 16.6
2018 736 45.0 16.3 15.4
2019 668 42.0 15.8 16.8
2020 695 43.0 16.1 18.8
2021 687 45.0 15.2 22.3
2022 670 42.6 15.7 23.6
2023 629 42.0 14.9 33.1
2024 657 42.0 15.6 30.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cora Spencer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $886 (10.7%) $7,393 (89.3%) $8,279
2020 $741 (9.0%) $7,460 (91.0%) $8,201
2021 $832 (9.6%) $7,823 (90.4%) $8,655

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cora Spencer 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 215th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 250th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cora Spencer Elementary)6374
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))5655
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cora Spencer Elementary)6474
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))6051
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Cora Spencer Elementary)7472
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cora Spencer Elementary)7769
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))6354
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students668629
 5.8%
African American297267
 10.1%
American Indian01
Asian94107
 13.8%
Hispanic101113
 11.9%
Pacific Islander00
White143114
 20.3%
Two or More Races3327
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%33.1%
 16.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cora Spencer Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 657 students attended Cora Spencer Elementary.

Students who attend Cora Spencer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Danny Jones Middle
Middle : Mary Lillard I S
High : Mansfield Lake Ridge High School

Students at Cora Spencer Elementary are 42% African American, 21% White, 17% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Yes. Cora Spencer Elementary ranks in the top 6.8% of Texas elementary schools.


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