Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Summary:

Emeline Carpenter Elementary is a public elementary school in Nacogdoches, Texas, serving 384 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Nacogdoches Independent School District, which is ranked 882 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emeline Carpenter Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (59.9%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 17.06% to 38.9% African American. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with rankings between 4,214 and 4,613 out of approximately 4,675 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on STAAR tests is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, Emeline Carpenter has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.83% to 97.53% over the past three years, much higher than the 45.9% to 94.76% range of nearby schools.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Emeline Carpenter Elementary, ranging from $11,292 to $13,320 over the past three years, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing in Texas, with little to no improvement in academic outcomes. In contrast, nearby schools like Central Heights Elementary and Stephen F. Austin State University Charter School demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and better student outcomes, despite serving populations with lower free/reduced lunch rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5209 SE Stallings Dr
       Nacogdoches, TX  75961-6999


(936) 569-5070

District: Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4613th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,320 Help


Students who attend Emeline Carpenter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McMichael Middle
High:    Nacogdoches High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

African American:
61.6%
Hispanic:
22.1%
White:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Emeline Carpenter Elementary ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (61.6%), Hispanic (22.1%), White (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emeline Carpenter Elementary is 11.3, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emeline Carpenter Elementary is $13,320, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emeline Carpenter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emeline Carpenter Elementary 4613th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Emeline Carpenter Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd) 882nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emeline Carpenter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.16 2897th 3465 16.4%
2005 26.68 2958th 3475 14.9%
2006 22.52 3102nd 3476 10.8%
2007 23.56 3291st 3724 11.6%
2008 16.03 3527th 3768 6.4%
2009 8.34 3802nd 3884 2.1%
2010 6.50 3880th 3937 1.4%
2011 5.39 4046th 4095 1.2%
2012 3.89 4176th 4206 0.7%
2013 1.78 4206th 4221 0.4%
2014 0.69 4254th 4260 0.1%
2015 3.15 4275th 4320 1.0%
2016 2.07 4256th 4286 0.7%
2017 8.83 4214th 4329 2.7%
2018 3.81 4346th 4359 0.3%
2019 4.11 4458th 4479 0.5%
2021 7.05 4565th 4578 0.3%
2022 5.75 4540th 4581 0.9%
2023 5.90 4582nd 4647 1.4%
2024 6.43 4613th 4675 1.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.71 2989th 3226 7.3%
2019 24.67 2912th 3333 12.6%
2021 25.95 2909th 3446 15.6%
2022 31.75 2674th 3487 23.3%
2023 17.58 3316th 3556 6.7%
2024 25.18 3036th 3638 16.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.93 2519th 3558 29.2%
2019 21.79 3355th 3684 8.9%
2021 18.76 3741st 3799 1.5%
2022 13.53 3909th 3952 1.1%
2023 17.79 3883rd 4086 5.0%
2024 22.53 3698th 4261 13.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.30 4247th 4264 0.4%
2019 6.34 4285th 4309 0.6%
2021 9.19 4421st 4451 0.7%
2022 9.68 4399th 4477 1.7%
2023 8.14 4443rd 4521 1.7%
2024 10.40 4457th 4560 2.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.23 4297th 4306 0.2%
2019 4.79 4335th 4348 0.3%
2021 8.35 4469th 4499 0.7%
2022 10.40 4429th 4561 2.9%
2023 7.91 4512th 4588 1.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.19 4176th 4240 1.5%
2019 14.42 4184th 4295 2.6%
2021 17.09 4177th 4331 3.6%
2022 14.93 4284th 4461 4.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.10 4303rd 4319 0.4%
2019 5.36 4334th 4357 0.5%
2021 8.19 4468th 4498 0.7%
2022 4.14 4548th 4563 0.3%
2023 6.58 4509th 4585 1.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.40 2445th 2483 1.5%
2019 13.17 2450th 2515 2.6%
2021 15.99 2346th 2444 4.0%
2022 12.61 2356th 2421 2.7%
2023 14.99 2336th 2443 4.4%
2024 16.18 2290th 2421 5.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.21 4096th 4168 1.7%
2019 11.80 4099th 4188 2.1%
2021 11.22 4277th 4329 1.2%
2022 16.27 4094th 4376 6.4%
2023 12.03 4257th 4401 3.3%
2024 17.90 4063rd 4431 8.3%
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Rank History for White students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.87 2658th 3106 14.4%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a citizen
Sunday, August 5, 2012

Open Quote The teachers really care about the students. The climate is excellent and good instructional practices are being utilized. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emeline Carpenter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 448 340 3 17 n/a n/a n/a 0 808
1989 423 308 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1990 390 297 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1991 294 190 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1992 318 178 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1993 260 170 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1994 228 183 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1995 197 222 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 197 222 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 251 225 4 109 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 253 238 2 87 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 246 219 3 94 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2000 215 247 2 137 1 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 228 223 2 121 1 n/a n/a 0 575
2002 184 214 5 154 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 184 214 5 154 1 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 187 205 2 138 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 128 220 1 125 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 121 228 3 154 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 121 186 1 132 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 122 177 3 155 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2009 99 168 5 145 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2010 92 190 6 162 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 67 222 7 145 0 0 0 0 441
2012 72 287 11 165 0 0 10 0 545
2013 62 279 7 159 0 0 8 0 515
2014 67 245 7 109 1 0 10 0 439
2015 68 265 7 142 0 0 9 0 491
2016 21 80 3 47 0 0 5 0 156
2017 31 237 0 95 0 1 6 0 370
2018 46 284 2 176 1 1 10 0 520
2019 35 257 0 151 0 1 10 0 454
2020 43 245 1 97 0 0 6 0 392
2021 32 228 0 93 0 0 11 0 364
2022 30 224 0 94 0 0 21 0 369
2023 40 230 1 94 0 0 19 0 384
2024 37 220 1 79 0 0 20 0 357

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 Emeline Carpenter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 808 34.0 23.7 n/a
1989 747 n/a n/a n/a
1990 713 42.0 16.9 n/a
1991 554 42.1 13.1 n/a
1992 586 38.7 15.1 38.6
1993 537 39.0 13.8 56.1
1994 551 39.7 13.9 55.7
1995 518 37.3 13.9 63.7
1996 518 37.3 13.9 63.7
1997 590 42.2 14.0 62
1998 581 39.0 14.9 60.4
1999 562 40.0 14.1 63.2
2000 602 48.0 12.5 67.8
2001 575 42.0 13.7 66.8
2002 558 31.3 17.8 74.9
2003 558 31.3 17.8 74.9
2004 533 32.1 16.6 76.2
2005 474 31.5 15.0 79.7
2006 506 32.0 15.8 78.1
2007 440 32.0 13.8 75
2008 457 35.0 13.1 81.6
2009 417 34.5 12.1 82.7
2010 450 34.8 12.9 87.6
2011 441 33.7 13.0 91.2
2012 545 34.9 15.5 92.8
2013 515 34.7 14.8 94.4
2014 439 29.0 15.1 93.8
2015 491 34.0 14.4 94.5
2016 156 27.0 5.7 92.3
2017 370 30.5 12.1 97
2018 520 33.2 15.6 97.3
2019 454 37.7 12.0 95.8
2020 392 36.8 10.6 92.6
2021 364 35.2 10.3 97.5
2022 369 29.9 12.3 96.7
2023 384 31.9 12.0 95.8
2024 357 31.3 11.3 94.1

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 Emeline Carpenter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 808 34.0 23.7 n/a
1989 747 n/a n/a n/a
1990 713 42.0 16.9 n/a
1991 554 42.1 13.1 n/a
1992 586 38.7 15.1 38.6
1993 537 39.0 13.8 56.1
1994 551 39.7 13.9 55.7
1995 518 37.3 13.9 63.7
1996 518 37.3 13.9 63.7
1997 590 42.2 14.0 62
1998 581 39.0 14.9 60.4
1999 562 40.0 14.1 63.2
2000 602 48.0 12.5 67.8
2001 575 42.0 13.7 66.8
2002 558 31.3 17.8 74.9
2003 558 31.3 17.8 74.9
2004 533 32.1 16.6 76.2
2005 474 31.5 15.0 79.7
2006 506 32.0 15.8 78.1
2007 440 32.0 13.8 75
2008 457 35.0 13.1 81.6
2009 417 34.5 12.1 82.7
2010 450 34.8 12.9 87.6
2011 441 33.7 13.0 91.2
2012 545 34.9 15.5 92.8
2013 515 34.7 14.8 94.4
2014 439 29.0 15.1 93.8
2015 491 34.0 14.4 94.5
2016 156 27.0 5.7 92.3
2017 370 30.5 12.1 97
2018 520 33.2 15.6 97.3
2019 454 37.7 12.0 95.8
2020 392 36.8 10.6 92.6
2021 364 35.2 10.3 97.5
2022 369 29.9 12.3 96.7
2023 384 31.9 12.0 95.8
2024 357 31.3 11.3 94.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emeline Carpenter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,562 (31.5%) $7,730 (68.5%) $11,292
2020 $3,713 (29.5%) $8,885 (70.5%) $12,598
2021 $3,133 (23.5%) $10,188 (76.5%) $13,320

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Emeline Carpenter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4458th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4582nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Emeline Carpenter Elementary)1116
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd))3128
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Emeline Carpenter Elementary)138
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd))3220
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Emeline Carpenter Elementary)2016
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd))2926
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Emeline Carpenter Elementary)818
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd))3019
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Emeline Carpenter Elementary)820
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd))3345
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Emeline Carpenter Elementary)257
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd))4632
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Emeline Carpenter Elementary)1313
   5th Grade Science (Nacogdoches Independent School District (Isd))3519
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454384
 15.4%
African American257230
 10.5%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic15194
 37.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3540
 14.3%
Two or More Races1019
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.8%95.8%
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Students who attend Emeline Carpenter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McMichael Middle
High : Nacogdoches High School

Students at Emeline Carpenter Elementary are 62% African American, 22% Hispanic, 10% White, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Emeline Carpenter Elementary.

Emeline Carpenter Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.3% of Texas elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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