Elma E Barrera Elementary

Summary:

Elma E Barrera Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, Texas, serving 402 students in grades PK-5. The school faces significant challenges, with a highly homogeneous student population, consistently low academic performance, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Elma E Barrera Elementary has a student population that is 99.25% Hispanic, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as C.E. Vail Elementary, David G. Sanchez Elementary, and Crockett Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with below-average scores on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, over 90% of Elma E Barrera Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Elma E Barrera Elementary's academic performance is particularly concerning. The nearby schools consistently outperform Elma E Barrera Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. The school's challenges are further highlighted by its relatively high student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 11.7 to 15.1, higher than the nearby schools. Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Elma E Barrera Elementary's per-student spending is comparable to the nearby schools, suggesting that funding alone may not be the primary factor contributing to the school's academic challenges. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students, is particularly low, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 Hwy 107
       Santa Rosa, TX  78593-0368


(956) 636-9870

District: Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3005th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,644 Help


Students who attend Elma E Barrera Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jo Nelson Middle
High:    Santa Rosa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Compare Details Elma E Barrera Elementary ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elma E Barrera Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elma E Barrera Elementary is $10,644.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elma E Barrera Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Elma E Barrera Elementary 3005th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Elma E Barrera Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd) 690th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elma E Barrera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.94 2968th 3465 14.3%
2005 22.84 3086th 3475 11.2%
2006 33.36 2724th 3476 21.6%
2007 10.94 3594th 3724 3.5%
2008 15.56 3538th 3768 6.1%
2009 22.68 3483rd 3884 10.3%
2010 34.69 3091st 3937 21.5%
2011 24.19 3620th 4095 11.6%
2012 13.65 4028th 4206 4.2%
2013 20.61 3776th 4221 10.5%
2014 20.12 3807th 4260 10.6%
2015 27.36 3463rd 4320 19.8%
2016 24.40 3534th 4286 17.5%
2017 32.94 2960th 4329 31.6%
2018 46.51 2163rd 4359 50.4%
2019 50.06 2045th 4479 54.3%
2021 24.19 3563rd 4578 22.2%
2022 35.50 3039th 4581 33.7%
2023 26.16 3620th 4647 22.1%
2024 36.82 3005th 4675 35.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.78 1764th 3226 45.3%
2019 46.57 1750th 3333 47.5%
2021 32.79 2508th 3446 27.2%
2022 21.21 3130th 3487 10.2%
2023 20.64 3222nd 3556 9.4%
2024 32.66 2624th 3638 27.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.04 2382nd 3558 33.1%
2019 38.40 2176th 3684 40.9%
2021 23.75 3279th 3799 13.7%
2022 33.93 2738th 3952 30.7%
2023 54.81 1365th 4086 66.6%
2024 85.96 290th 4261 93.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 1529th 4264 64.1%
2019 59.69 1372nd 4309 68.2%
2021 31.83 3255th 4451 26.9%
2022 40.62 2786th 4477 37.8%
2023 36.25 3149th 4521 30.3%
2024 45.22 2518th 4560 44.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.46 2593rd 4306 39.8%
2019 46.51 2246th 4348 48.3%
2021 34.20 2917th 4499 35.2%
2022 20.37 3992nd 4561 12.5%
2023 28.12 3529th 4588 23.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.74 2392nd 3106 23.0%
2019 65.72 1127th 3184 64.6%
2021 35.59 2198th 3006 26.9%
2023 36.22 2386th 2980 19.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 2021st 4240 52.3%
2019 48.18 2100th 4295 51.1%
2021 30.70 3304th 4331 23.7%
2022 29.34 3555th 4461 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 1839th 4319 57.4%
2019 53.96 1777th 4357 59.2%
2021 21.50 3774th 4498 16.1%
2022 46.62 2348th 4563 48.5%
2023 25.18 3712th 4585 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elma E Barrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.21 1753rd 4168 57.9%
2019 57.26 1555th 4188 62.9%
2021 30.08 3233rd 4329 25.3%
2022 41.67 2651st 4376 39.4%
2023 30.03 3378th 4401 23.2%
2024 43.64 2510th 4431 43.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Elma E Barrera Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 13 0 0 495 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1990 10 0 0 524 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 15 0 0 514 0 n/a n/a -90 439
1992 14 0 1 508 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 18 0 0 487 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 15 0 2 512 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 16 1 0 550 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 16 1 0 550 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 17 1 0 570 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 16 2 0 598 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1999 17 3 0 600 1 n/a n/a 0 621
2000 17 4 0 581 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 12 3 0 563 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2002 4 2 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 4 2 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 14 0 0 573 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2005 9 0 0 563 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2006 5 0 0 545 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 5 2 0 558 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 4 2 0 549 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 5 2 0 567 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2010 4 3 0 543 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2011 2 0 0 537 0 0 0 0 539
2012 4 0 0 566 0 0 0 0 570
2013 5 0 0 534 0 0 0 0 539
2014 5 0 0 574 0 0 0 0 579
2015 6 3 0 541 0 0 0 0 550
2016 3 0 0 538 0 0 1 0 542
2017 4 0 0 520 0 0 1 0 525
2018 2 0 0 528 0 0 1 0 531
2019 2 0 0 533 0 0 1 0 536
2020 3 0 0 470 0 0 1 0 474
2021 3 0 0 402 0 0 1 0 406
2022 2 0 0 362 0 0 0 0 364
2023 3 0 0 399 0 0 0 0 402
2024 7 0 0 394 0 0 0 0 401

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 Elma E Barrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 33.0 16.1 n/a
1991 439 25.0 17.5 n/a
1992 523 37.0 14.1 82.4
1993 505 36.0 14.0 89.3
1994 529 34.9 15.2 80.7
1995 568 35.0 16.2 73.2
1996 568 35.0 16.2 73.2
1997 589 34.7 17.0 60.4
1998 617 38.0 16.2 56.6
1999 621 38.1 16.3 44.6
2000 602 37.8 15.9 32.4
2001 578 37.5 15.4 19.7
2002 543 37.2 14.6 7.4
2003 543 37.2 14.6 7.4
2004 587 37.3 15.7 0
2005 572 36.6 15.6 0.2
2006 550 36.5 15.1 0
2007 565 37.9 14.9 0
2008 555 37.5 14.8 0
2009 574 37.2 15.4 0
2010 550 35.0 15.7 0.2
2011 539 34.0 15.8 0
2012 570 34.2 16.6 0
2013 539 34.8 15.4 96.7
2014 579 34.0 17.0 97.2
2015 550 34.0 16.1 90.7
2016 542 33.0 16.4 89.5
2017 525 30.9 16.9 92.2
2018 531 31.7 16.7 91.3
2019 536 31.5 16.9 90.3
2020 474 32.7 14.4 90.7
2021 406 26.7 15.1 91.6
2022 364 26.5 13.7 90.4
2023 402 34.1 11.7 90
2024 401 35.1 11.4 89.8

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 Elma E Barrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 508 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 33.0 16.1 n/a
1991 439 25.0 17.5 n/a
1992 523 37.0 14.1 82.4
1993 505 36.0 14.0 89.3
1994 529 34.9 15.2 80.7
1995 568 35.0 16.2 73.2
1996 568 35.0 16.2 73.2
1997 589 34.7 17.0 60.4
1998 617 38.0 16.2 56.6
1999 621 38.1 16.3 44.6
2000 602 37.8 15.9 32.4
2001 578 37.5 15.4 19.7
2002 543 37.2 14.6 7.4
2003 543 37.2 14.6 7.4
2004 587 37.3 15.7 0
2005 572 36.6 15.6 0.2
2006 550 36.5 15.1 0
2007 565 37.9 14.9 0
2008 555 37.5 14.8 0
2009 574 37.2 15.4 0
2010 550 35.0 15.7 0.2
2011 539 34.0 15.8 0
2012 570 34.2 16.6 0
2013 539 34.8 15.4 96.7
2014 579 34.0 17.0 97.2
2015 550 34.0 16.1 90.7
2016 542 33.0 16.4 89.5
2017 525 30.9 16.9 92.2
2018 531 31.7 16.7 91.3
2019 536 31.5 16.9 90.3
2020 474 32.7 14.4 90.7
2021 406 26.7 15.1 91.6
2022 364 26.5 13.7 90.4
2023 402 34.1 11.7 90
2024 401 35.1 11.4 89.8

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 Elma E Barrera Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,822 (16.1%) $9,482 (83.9%) $11,304
2020 $433 (4.8%) $8,607 (95.2%) $9,041
2021 $1,347 (12.7%) $9,297 (87.3%) $10,644

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elma E Barrera Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2045th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3620th of 4647 Elementary schools
 32.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Elma E Barrera Elementary)3828
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd))3828
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elma E Barrera Elementary)5121
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd))5121
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Elma E Barrera Elementary)4724
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd))4724
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elma E Barrera Elementary)5119
 32%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd))5119
 32%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Elma E Barrera Elementary)3935
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd))3935
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elma E Barrera Elementary)5353
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd))5353
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Elma E Barrera Elementary)3429
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd))3429
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students536402
 25%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic533399
 25.1%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.3%90%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Elma E Barrera Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jo Nelson Middle
High : Santa Rosa High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended Elma E Barrera Elementary.

Elma E Barrera Elementary ranks 3005th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Elma E Barrera Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.


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