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Sonora Elementary

Summary:

Sonora Elementary is a public elementary school in Sonora, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 376 students. The school is part of the Sonora Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 604 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sonora Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state average across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 27.08% (4th grade) to 56% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 50.66% and 53.96%, respectively. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 22.81% (3rd grade) to 46% (5th grade), compared to the state averages of 40.86% and 48.96%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with White students and male students generally outperforming their Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education counterparts.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $10,321 to $12,272 per student in recent years, its academic performance remains below the state average. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes, and the school may need to examine its instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to better address the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 907 S Concho Ave
       Sonora, TX  76950

(325) 387-6940

District: Sonora Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3253rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,272 Help


Students who attend Sonora Elementary usually attend:

High:    Sonora Secondary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.9%
White:
20.0%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sonora Elementary ranks worse than 69.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.9%), White (20%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonora Elementary is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonora Elementary is $12,272.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sonora Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonora Elementary 3253rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sonora Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sonora Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sonora Independent School District (Isd) 604th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sonora Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 54.97 1993rd 4206 52.6%
2013 65.71 1401st 4221 66.8%
2014 81.10 662nd 4260 84.5%
2015 73.48 1079th 4320 75.0%
2016 69.83 1279th 4286 70.2%
2017 63.25 1323rd 4329 69.4%
2018 64.21 1281st 4359 70.6%
2019 53.23 1859th 4479 58.5%
2021 68.20 1195th 4578 73.9%
2022 66.15 1308th 4581 71.4%
2023 46.55 2381st 4647 48.8%
2024 32.93 3253rd 4675 30.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.35 2543rd 3333 23.7%
2021 55.92 1182nd 3446 65.7%
2022 63.28 956th 3487 72.6%
2023 37.49 2389th 3556 32.8%
2024 37.45 2355th 3638 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.90 516th 3684 86.0%
2022 39.27 2323rd 3952 41.2%
2023 41.53 2184th 4086 46.5%
2024 58.41 1350th 4261 68.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 1162nd 4264 72.7%
2019 55.73 1660th 4309 61.5%
2021 63.65 1188th 4451 73.3%
2022 65.49 1159th 4477 74.1%
2023 37.63 3043rd 4521 32.7%
2024 27.42 3719th 4560 18.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.75 1763rd 4306 59.1%
2019 54.83 1785th 4348 58.9%
2021 66.04 1223rd 4499 72.8%
2022 69.52 1117th 4561 75.5%
2023 43.29 2588th 4588 43.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.29 1126th 4240 73.4%
2019 53.29 1755th 4295 59.1%
2021 60.26 1199th 4331 72.3%
2022 66.59 1010th 4461 77.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.76 1021st 4319 76.4%
2019 51.07 1950th 4357 55.2%
2021 66.73 1209th 4498 73.1%
2022 59.36 1632nd 4563 64.2%
2023 51.57 2062nd 4585 55.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.21 1254th 4168 69.9%
2019 52.47 1817th 4188 56.6%
2021 66.74 1028th 4329 76.3%
2022 66.22 1100th 4376 74.9%
2023 43.59 2521st 4401 42.7%
2024 36.43 3002nd 4431 32.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sonora Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.01 1002nd 3127 68.0%
2019 51.93 1518th 3142 51.7%
2021 72.34 658th 3082 78.7%
2022 66.70 913th 3082 70.4%
2023 63.72 1048th 3106 66.3%
2024 34.75 2204th 3078 28.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Sonora Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 60 0 0 131 1 0 4 0 196
2012 64 0 1 129 1 0 0 0 195
2013 60 1 0 136 0 0 0 0 197
2014 47 1 1 143 0 0 1 0 193
2015 42 0 1 151 0 0 2 0 196
2016 39 1 0 141 0 0 3 0 184
2017 38 0 0 126 0 0 3 0 167
2018 111 0 1 272 0 0 3 0 387
2019 108 0 1 275 0 0 3 0 387
2020 107 0 2 318 0 0 2 0 429
2021 95 0 2 288 0 0 0 0 385
2022 83 0 3 290 0 0 1 0 377
2023 81 0 5 290 0 0 0 0 376
2024 73 0 2 288 1 0 1 0 365

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 Sonora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 196 16.2 12.0 57.7
2012 195 16.0 12.1 55.4
2013 197 16.3 12.0 50.3
2014 193 16.9 11.3 52.8
2015 196 18.0 10.8 49.5
2016 184 18.0 10.2 60.9
2017 167 17.3 9.6 70.7
2018 387 34.2 11.2 64.1
2019 387 31.1 12.4 62.5
2020 429 33.3 12.8 66
2021 385 32.1 11.9 56.4
2022 377 29.7 12.6 55.2
2023 376 30.8 12.2 53.7
2024 365 27.7 13.1 56.4

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 Sonora Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 196 16.2 12.0 57.7
2012 195 16.0 12.1 55.4
2013 197 16.3 12.0 50.3
2014 193 16.9 11.3 52.8
2015 196 18.0 10.8 49.5
2016 184 18.0 10.2 60.9
2017 167 17.3 9.6 70.7
2018 387 34.2 11.2 64.1
2019 387 31.1 12.4 62.5
2020 429 33.3 12.8 66
2021 385 32.1 11.9 56.4
2022 377 29.7 12.6 55.2
2023 376 30.8 12.2 53.7
2024 365 27.7 13.1 56.4

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 Sonora Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,216 (11.8%) $9,104 (88.2%) $10,321
2020 $1,260 (12.2%) $9,074 (87.8%) $10,333
2021 $2,107 (17.2%) $10,165 (82.8%) $12,272

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonora 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 1859th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2381st of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sonora Elementary)4031
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))4031
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sonora Elementary)4224
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))4224
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sonora Elementary)4263
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))4263
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sonora Elementary)5341
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))5341
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sonora Elementary)4149
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sonora Elementary)5219
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))5219
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sonora Elementary)5727
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Sonora Independent School District (Isd))5727
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students387376
 2.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic275290
 5.5%
Pacific Islander00
White10881
 25%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.5%53.7%
 8.8%

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Sonora Elementary ranks 3253rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Sonora Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 20% White.

Students who attend Sonora Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Sonora Secondary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended Sonora Elementary.


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