Lance Thompson Elementary

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Lance Thompson Elementary ranks 554 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lance Thompson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Argyle, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 825 students. The school is part of the Northwest Independent School District, which is ranked 244 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lance Thompson Elementary consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that significantly exceeds district and state averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school also stands out for its strong performance among African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% and 15% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for White and Asian students is more average, ranking in the middle 50% of Texas elementary schools. Notably, Lance Thompson Elementary has a very low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 7.03% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Roanoke Elementary, Ep Rayzor Elementary, and Ponder Elementary, Lance Thompson Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers on STAAR assessments and earning higher statewide rankings, particularly in the performance of African American and Hispanic students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

821 Hawks Way
Argyle, TX 76226

(817) 698-1800

District: Northwest Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
554^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,600

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 622

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.7%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Asian:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lance Thompson Elementary ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (18.8%), Asian (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lance Thompson Elementary is 14.7. 13 elementary schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lance Thompson Elementary employs 42.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lance Thompson Elementary is $9,600, which is the 9^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Northwest Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lance Thompson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lance Thompson Elementary 554^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lance Thompson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Northwest Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Independent School District (Isd) 244^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lance Thompson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	88.15	469^th	4578	89.8%
2022	80.25	740^th	4581	83.8%
2023	85.44	558^th	4647	88.0%
2024	85.44	554^th	4675	88.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	57.24	1245^th	3487	64.3%
2023	73.27	599^th	3556	83.2%
2024	72.52	679^th	3638	81.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	67.35	651^st	3799	82.9%
2022	60.19	1061^st	3952	73.2%
2023	75.61	508^th	4086	87.6%
2024	79.15	465^th	4261	89.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	95.14	58^th	4451	98.7%
2022	68.89	954^th	4477	78.7%
2023	81.28	423^rd	4521	90.6%
2024	87.31	237^th	4560	94.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	85.51	509^th	4499	88.7%
2022	70.20	1090^th	4561	76.1%
2023	74.61	912^th	4588	80.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	76.08	602^nd	3006	80.0%
2022	70.99	698^th	2958	76.4%
2023	69.68	847^th	2980	71.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.29	898^th	4331	79.3%
2022	47.14	2303^rd	4461	48.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	87.35	442^nd	4498	90.2%
2022	85.25	496^th	4563	89.1%
2023	90.78	306^th	4585	93.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	53.65	504^th	957	47.3%
2023	61.65	423^rd	1015	58.3%
2024	71.79	238^th	1035	77.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	95.16	65^th	2444	97.3%
2022	56.07	889^th	2421	63.3%
2023	85.52	191^st	2443	92.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	80.21	503^rd	4329	88.4%
2022	80.69	499^th	4376	88.6%
2023	85.61	354^th	4401	92.0%
2024	82.89	421^st	4431	90.5%

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Rank History for White students at Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	74.58	567^th	3082	81.6%
2022	62.68	1068^th	3082	65.3%
2023	66.17	958^th	3106	69.2%
2024	63.81	1018^th	3078	66.9%

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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 Lance Thompson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	239	11	15	71	4	1	5	346
2021	306	19	28	101	3	1	12	470
2022	416	48	37	140	7	1	20	669
2023	490	43	84	160	8	3	37	825
2024	365	28	73	117	2	2	35	622

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 Lance Thompson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	346	27.1	12.7	8.1
2021	470	34.2	13.7	7
2022	669	41.1	16.2	9.1
2023	825	56.8	14.5	7
2024	622	42.1	14.7	9.6

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 Lance Thompson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	346	27.1	12.7	8.1
2021	470	34.2	13.7	7
2022	669	41.1	16.2	9.1
2023	825	56.8	14.5	7
2024	622	42.1	14.7	9.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lance Thompson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$363 (3.2%)	$10,827 (96.8%)	$11,190
2021	$371 (3.9%)	$9,229 (96.1%)	$9,600

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Lance Thompson 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 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 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 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
Lance Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	821 Hawks Way	Argyle	76226	Denton County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 698-1800	622	42	14.7	9.6%	365 (58.7%)	28 (4.5%)	117 (18.8%)	73 (11.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.6%)	85.4	554^th of 4675 public elementary schools	88.1%		85.4	558^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.0%	4								82.8	65.3	63.6	72.3	50.0	72.2	49.4	$9,600	$371	$9,229
Argyle West	Public	PK, KG-5	1741 Old Justin Rd	Argyle	76226	Denton County	Argyle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 246-4007	965	61	15.7	5.3%	603 (62.5%)	18 (1.9%)	118 (12.2%)	155 (16.1%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (6.2%)	92.7	272^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	94.2%		92.4	288^th of 4647 public elementary schools	93.8%	16								80.7	72.2	81.1	66.2	59.6	79.9	50.3	$8,466	$357	$8,109
Johnie R Daniel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Tye St	Northlake	76247	Denton County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(817) 215-0000	421	36	11.7	5.2%	212 (50.4%)	35 (8.3%)	85 (20.2%)	59 (14.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.2%)								(n/a)								74.7	72.0	76.0	69.4	56.0	73.5	40.0
Argyle South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11800 Denton Creek Blvd	Flower Mound	76226	Denton County	Argyle Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(940) 464-7241	959	59	16.2	10.3%	445 (46.4%)	39 (4.1%)	130 (13.6%)	286 (29.8%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.2%)	96.3	128^th of 4675 public elementary schools	97.3%					(n/a)								73.0	81.7	83.9	69.6	75.2	83.3	70.2
Hilltop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 Harrison Ln	Argyle	76226	Denton County	Argyle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 464-0564	689	52	13.3	9.7%	534 (77.5%)	8 (1.2%)	91 (13.2%)	27 (3.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	22 (3.2%)	84.9	574^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.7%		90.5	356^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.3%	218								60.4	71.3	76.1	42.5	70.7	70.5	44.1	$10,424	$524	$9,900
Justin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Boss Range Rd	Justin	76247	Denton County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 215-0800	639	41	15.4	25.0%	444 (69.5%)	24 (3.8%)	126 (19.7%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.2%)	52.7	1990^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.4%		71.9	1085^th of 4647 public elementary schools	76.7%	905								49.5	49.5	51.0	54.7	38.1	42.6	23.8	$9,583	$371	$9,212
Ponder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 W Bailey	Ponder	76259	Denton County	Ponder Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 479-8320	773	52	14.9	45.9%	438 (56.7%)	6 (0.8%)	297 (38.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	28.4	3531^st of 4675 public elementary schools	24.5%		33.7	3175^th of 4647 public elementary schools	31.7%	356								34.7	33.6	41.3	32.5	37.1	35.3	10.8	$9,255	$1,163	$8,092
Universal Academy-Bartonville	Public, Charter	K-5	2700 Fm 407 E	Bartonville	75226	Dallas County	Universal Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 970-8163	135	4	34.8		7 (5.2%)	41 (30.4%)	6 (4.4%)	77 (57.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	90.3	362^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	92.3%					(n/a)								81.0	76.5	73.7	66.7	64.7	57.9	57.9
Denton Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4420 Country Club Rd	Denton	76210	Denton County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 316-3663	198	17	11.6	33.8%	112 (56.6%)	27 (13.6%)	35 (17.7%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.6%)	61.5	1512^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.7%		50.4	2155^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.6%	643								86.4	34.8	68.8	81.8	34.8	56.3	12.5	$11,362	$1,021	$10,341
Roanoke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Lancelot	Roanoke	76262	Denton County	Northwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 215-0650	704	50	14.0	30.3%	248 (35.2%)	38 (5.4%)	302 (42.9%)	87 (12.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.4%)	68.9	1167^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.0%		74	1010^th of 4647 public elementary schools	78.3%	157	15.8	22.2	20.0	25.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	69.7	60.2	69.0	50.0	32.2	65.3	27.0	$9,605	$522	$9,083

Frequently Asked Questions about Lance Thompson Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Lance Thompson Elementary?

Students at Lance Thompson Elementary are 59% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Lance Thompson Elementary in?

Northwest Independent School District (Isd)

Is Lance Thompson Elementary a good school?

Lance Thompson Elementary ranks 554^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lance Thompson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 622 students attended Lance Thompson Elementary.

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