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Post Elementary

Summary:

Post Elementary is an elementary school in Post, Texas that serves 341 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Post Independent School District, which is ranked 892 out of 968 school districts in the state.

Academically, Post Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with its students performing significantly below the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's academic performance has also declined in recent years, with the percentage of students meeting proficiency standards decreasing in most areas. The school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and has increased its per-student spending, but these investments have not yet translated to improved academic outcomes.

Additionally, Post Elementary faces other challenges, such as a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and a relatively high percentage of Hispanic students compared to the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's struggles and suggest the need for targeted strategies to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 211 W 8th St
       Post, TX  79356-3218

(806) 495-3414

District: Post Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4127th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,653 Help


Students who attend Post Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Post Middle
High:    Post High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.7%
White:
25.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Compare Details Post Elementary ranks worse than 88.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.7%), White (25.5%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Post Elementary is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Post Elementary is $10,653.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Post Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Post Elementary 4127th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Post Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Post Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Post Independent School District (Isd) 892nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Post Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.56 1057th 3465 69.5%
2005 45.45 2233rd 3475 35.7%
2006 48.64 2111th 3476 39.3%
2007 52.73 2074th 3724 44.3%
2008 64.18 1403rd 3768 62.8%
2009 65.42 1407th 3884 63.8%
2010 61.44 1682nd 3937 57.3%
2011 49.27 2457th 4095 40.0%
2012 38.74 2958th 4206 29.7%
2013 30.31 3384th 4221 19.8%
2014 34.78 3162nd 4260 25.8%
2015 21.94 3693rd 4320 14.5%
2016 22.76 3612th 4286 15.7%
2017 16.51 3953rd 4329 8.7%
2018 30.28 3174th 4359 27.2%
2019 41.29 2608th 4479 41.8%
2021 53.38 1864th 4578 59.3%
2022 24.19 3700th 4581 19.2%
2023 23.14 3813th 4647 17.9%
2024 18.20 4127th 4675 11.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.40 1041st 1046 0.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.81 2670th 3226 17.2%
2019 35.99 2335th 3333 29.9%
2021 37.99 2191st 3446 36.4%
2022 29.31 2798th 3487 19.8%
2023 34.82 2531st 3556 28.8%
2024 15.73 3418th 3638 6.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 3340th 3558 6.1%
2019 13.91 3660th 3684 0.7%
2021 50.49 1389th 3799 63.4%
2022 26.44 3278th 3952 17.1%
2023 27.35 3318th 4086 18.8%
2024 34.36 2946th 4261 30.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.40 3417th 4264 19.9%
2019 49.59 2094th 4309 51.4%
2021 61.89 1292nd 4451 71.0%
2022 28.76 3591st 4477 19.8%
2023 25.32 3808th 4521 15.8%
2024 15.07 4313th 4560 5.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.49 3453rd 4306 19.8%
2019 38.72 2762nd 4348 36.5%
2021 53.19 1854th 4499 58.8%
2022 20.89 3959th 4561 13.2%
2023 17.28 4166th 4588 9.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.89 1387th 3184 56.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.74 3525th 4240 16.9%
2019 32.26 3242nd 4295 24.5%
2021 47.21 2043rd 4331 52.8%
2022 24.88 3802nd 4461 14.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 2888th 4319 33.1%
2019 44.20 2381st 4357 45.4%
2021 51.65 1905th 4498 57.6%
2022 31.61 3301st 4563 27.7%
2023 33.46 3162nd 4585 31.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.08 2448th 2483 1.4%
2019 19.61 2304th 2515 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.46 3398th 4168 18.5%
2019 37.19 2820th 4188 32.7%
2021 52.71 1767th 4329 59.2%
2022 21.62 3878th 4376 11.4%
2023 19.80 3960th 4401 10.0%
2024 15.40 4172nd 4431 5.8%
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Rank History for White students at Post Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.72 1715th 3127 45.2%
2019 56.08 1324th 3142 57.9%
2021 57.51 1198th 3082 61.1%
2022 23.47 2630th 3082 14.7%
2023 27.72 2503rd 3106 19.4%
2024 19.40 2751st 3078 10.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Post Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 275 49 0 235 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1990 265 44 0 227 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1991 259 47 0 230 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1992 259 55 0 215 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 266 45 0 210 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1994 255 47 0 205 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 241 42 0 218 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 241 42 0 218 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 231 55 0 218 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 234 34 0 205 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1999 229 34 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 224 31 0 187 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 230 27 0 199 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 217 34 1 220 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 217 34 1 220 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 227 32 0 197 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 202 27 0 174 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 191 33 0 184 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 185 37 1 193 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 186 34 1 182 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 183 32 1 182 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 172 31 1 180 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2011 131 21 1 231 4 0 9 0 397
2012 152 20 1 239 3 0 9 0 424
2013 151 14 1 240 3 0 15 0 424
2014 151 21 0 287 4 0 17 0 480
2015 144 21 0 264 5 0 14 0 448
2016 127 19 0 274 4 0 12 0 436
2017 117 21 2 274 4 0 16 0 434
2018 104 20 2 284 3 0 18 0 431
2019 109 16 0 275 3 0 19 0 422
2020 93 15 0 250 3 0 20 0 381
2021 93 10 0 221 0 1 22 0 347
2022 98 14 0 224 1 1 21 0 359
2023 89 16 0 216 1 0 19 0 341
2024 78 14 0 198 1 0 15 0 306

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 Post Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 559 n/a n/a n/a
1990 536 36.0 14.8 n/a
1991 536 35.5 15.0 n/a
1992 529 35.6 14.8 53.7
1993 521 36.0 14.5 65.5
1994 508 36.8 13.8 57.3
1995 501 34.3 14.6 59.7
1996 501 34.3 14.6 59.7
1997 504 33.8 14.9 63.7
1998 473 33.8 14.0 57.5
1999 455 33.2 13.7 73
2000 442 32.2 13.7 74.4
2001 456 33.3 13.7 68
2002 472 35.4 13.3 66.5
2003 472 35.4 13.3 66.5
2004 456 34.0 13.4 70
2005 404 35.1 11.5 68.1
2006 410 34.0 12.1 66.1
2007 418 34.5 12.1 67.5
2008 404 35.0 11.5 63.1
2009 400 34.8 11.5 72.3
2010 386 35.0 11.0 74.9
2011 397 35.0 11.3 78.1
2012 424 35.8 11.8 74.3
2013 424 34.8 12.1 72.6
2014 480 35.2 13.6 70.8
2015 448 34.0 13.1 70.1
2016 436 32.0 13.6 74.5
2017 434 28.9 15.0 74.9
2018 431 29.9 14.4 76.6
2019 422 27.7 15.2 75.1
2020 381 27.4 13.8 71.9
2021 347 26.4 13.1 76.9
2022 359 26.8 13.3 74.1
2023 341 23.6 14.4 76
2024 306 24.9 12.2 69.6

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 Post Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 559 n/a n/a n/a
1990 536 36.0 14.8 n/a
1991 536 35.5 15.0 n/a
1992 529 35.6 14.8 53.7
1993 521 36.0 14.5 65.5
1994 508 36.8 13.8 57.3
1995 501 34.3 14.6 59.7
1996 501 34.3 14.6 59.7
1997 504 33.8 14.9 63.7
1998 473 33.8 14.0 57.5
1999 455 33.2 13.7 73
2000 442 32.2 13.7 74.4
2001 456 33.3 13.7 68
2002 472 35.4 13.3 66.5
2003 472 35.4 13.3 66.5
2004 456 34.0 13.4 70
2005 404 35.1 11.5 68.1
2006 410 34.0 12.1 66.1
2007 418 34.5 12.1 67.5
2008 404 35.0 11.5 63.1
2009 400 34.8 11.5 72.3
2010 386 35.0 11.0 74.9
2011 397 35.0 11.3 78.1
2012 424 35.8 11.8 74.3
2013 424 34.8 12.1 72.6
2014 480 35.2 13.6 70.8
2015 448 34.0 13.1 70.1
2016 436 32.0 13.6 74.5
2017 434 28.9 15.0 74.9
2018 431 29.9 14.4 76.6
2019 422 27.7 15.2 75.1
2020 381 27.4 13.8 71.9
2021 347 26.4 13.1 76.9
2022 359 26.8 13.3 74.1
2023 341 23.6 14.4 76
2024 306 24.9 12.2 69.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Post Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $901 (9.8%) $8,277 (90.2%) $9,178
2020 $1,262 (13.2%) $8,323 (86.8%) $9,584
2021 $1,362 (12.8%) $9,292 (87.2%) $10,653

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Post 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 2608th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3813th of 4647 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Post Elementary)4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Post Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Post Elementary)6557
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Post Independent School District (Isd))6557
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Post Elementary)2814
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Post Independent School District (Isd))2814
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Post Elementary)4721
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Post Independent School District (Isd))4721
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Post Elementary)4637
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Post Independent School District (Isd))4637
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Post Elementary)5414
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Post Independent School District (Isd))5414
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Post Elementary)278
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Post Independent School District (Isd))278
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students422341
 19.2%
African American1616
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic275216
 21.5%
Pacific Islander00
White10989
 18.3%
Two or More Races1919
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%76%
 0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Post Elementary

Students at Post Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 25% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Post Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Post Elementary.

Students who attend Post Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Post Middle
High : Post High School


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