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Tahoka Elementary

Summary:

Tahoka Elementary is a public elementary school in Tahoka, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with 298 students. The school is part of the Tahoka Independent School District, which is ranked 488 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tahoka Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (57.72%) and a significant White (36.91%) student body. The school's academic performance is mixed, with some areas of strength, such as 5th-grade mathematics (71.88% proficient) and 5th-grade science (37.5% proficient), but struggles in 3rd-grade reading (32.56% proficient) and 3rd-grade mathematics (16.28% proficient), which are significantly below state averages. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively well but Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students underperforming. Tahoka Elementary spends approximately $11,942 per student, higher than the state average, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7.

Compared to the nearby Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary, which is part of the higher-performing Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Tahoka Elementary underperforms across most academic measures. This highlights the potential impact of district-level factors on a school's performance. Despite the challenges, Tahoka Elementary's resources and capacity suggest opportunities for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly for its underperforming subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1925 Ave O
       Tahoka, TX  79373-1560

(806) 561-4350

District: Tahoka Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2275th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,942 Help


Students who attend Tahoka Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tahoka Middle
High:    Tahoka High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.8%
White:
34.1%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Compare Details Tahoka Elementary ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.8%), White (34.1%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tahoka Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tahoka Elementary is $11,942.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tahoka Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahoka Elementary 2275th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tahoka Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tahoka Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tahoka Independent School District (Isd) 488th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tahoka Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.96 2070th 3465 40.3%
2005 52.68 1892nd 3475 45.6%
2006 49.05 2092nd 3476 39.8%
2007 45.67 2422nd 3724 35.0%
2008 62.17 1521st 3768 59.6%
2009 56.39 1898th 3884 51.1%
2010 45.32 2568th 3937 34.8%
2011 64.68 1519th 4095 62.9%
2012 57.12 1865th 4206 55.7%
2013 72.13 1058th 4221 74.9%
2014 68.60 1283rd 4260 69.9%
2015 61.60 1702nd 4320 60.6%
2016 53.55 2129th 4286 50.3%
2017 44.36 2267th 4329 47.6%
2018 33.24 2990th 4359 31.4%
2019 51.69 1938th 4479 56.7%
2021 69.57 1133rd 4578 75.3%
2022 66.11 1311th 4581 71.4%
2023 48.74 2252nd 4647 51.5%
2024 48.05 2275th 4675 51.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.69 3075th 3558 13.6%
2021 55.87 1131st 3799 70.2%
2022 40.64 2230th 3952 43.6%
2023 28.85 3205th 4086 21.6%
2024 35.76 2832nd 4261 33.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.46 3357th 4264 21.3%
2019 61.51 1273rd 4309 70.5%
2021 68.98 895th 4451 79.9%
2022 50.39 2126th 4477 52.5%
2023 40.63 2819th 4521 37.6%
2024 53.04 1978th 4560 56.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 3174th 4306 26.3%
2019 44.08 2416th 4348 44.4%
2021 67.12 1187th 4499 73.6%
2022 72.21 1005th 4561 78.0%
2023 56.48 1769th 4588 61.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.42 2800th 3106 9.9%
2019 48.96 2065th 3184 35.1%
2021 68.00 1054th 3006 64.9%
2022 64.89 1119th 2958 62.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.76 3999th 4240 5.7%
2019 54.87 1645th 4295 61.7%
2021 49.84 1843rd 4331 57.4%
2022 40.20 2799th 4461 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.26 2820th 4319 34.7%
2019 57.86 1570th 4357 64.0%
2021 70.05 1070th 4498 76.2%
2022 56.67 1778th 4563 61.0%
2023 41.78 2647th 4585 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 3397th 4168 18.5%
2019 34.74 2976th 4188 28.9%
2021 49.91 1942nd 4329 55.1%
2022 44.83 2460th 4376 43.8%
2023 32.90 3215th 4401 26.9%
2024 38.85 2828th 4431 36.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Tahoka Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.99 1778th 3127 43.1%
2019 65.25 960th 3142 69.4%
2021 80.11 371st 3082 88.0%
2022 78.21 434th 3082 85.9%
2023 62.87 1099th 3106 64.6%
2024 56.28 1345th 3078 56.3%
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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 Tahoka Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 187 28 1 205 n/a n/a n/a 0 421
1989 197 22 0 203 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1990 176 28 0 222 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1991 181 30 0 218 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1992 182 25 0 210 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 180 26 0 212 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 181 36 1 225 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 209 25 3 236 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1996 209 25 3 236 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1997 185 24 3 245 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 188 22 0 253 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1999 176 24 3 237 4 n/a n/a 0 444
2000 158 28 4 215 5 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 156 31 3 183 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 139 22 2 209 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 139 22 2 209 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 152 24 2 196 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2005 153 20 1 190 3 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 138 22 1 202 3 n/a n/a 0 366
2007 125 16 0 208 3 n/a n/a 0 352
2008 104 13 0 190 7 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 107 11 0 197 5 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 112 14 1 203 2 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 103 11 0 181 2 1 2 0 300
2012 97 12 0 200 2 1 4 0 316
2013 94 10 1 223 0 1 1 0 330
2014 104 13 0 218 0 1 1 0 337
2015 94 7 1 211 0 0 1 0 314
2016 101 8 1 203 2 0 0 0 315
2017 105 6 2 199 2 0 2 0 316
2018 110 10 1 208 2 0 5 0 336
2019 101 8 2 186 1 0 4 0 302
2020 104 7 1 188 1 0 4 0 305
2021 99 6 1 184 1 0 6 0 297
2022 109 6 0 177 1 0 8 0 301
2023 110 4 0 172 1 0 11 0 298
2024 94 4 0 165 1 0 12 0 276

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 Tahoka Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 26.0 16.1 n/a
1989 422 n/a n/a n/a
1990 426 26.0 16.3 n/a
1991 429 26.5 16.1 n/a
1992 417 27.3 15.2 56.4
1993 418 28.0 14.9 62.7
1994 443 29.2 15.2 61.4
1995 473 32.2 14.7 52
1996 473 32.2 14.7 52
1997 457 31.9 14.3 55.1
1998 463 33.0 14.0 57.2
1999 444 33.1 13.4 64.9
2000 410 33.1 12.4 65.9
2001 375 32.0 11.7 65.6
2002 373 30.2 12.4 62.7
2003 373 30.2 12.4 62.7
2004 377 27.2 13.9 62.1
2005 367 29.3 12.5 62.9
2006 366 29.4 12.4 64.8
2007 352 29.2 12.1 68.8
2008 314 27.2 11.5 66.9
2009 320 26.1 12.2 69.1
2010 332 27.9 11.9 71.7
2011 300 27.0 11.1 72
2012 316 26.4 11.9 66.8
2013 330 26.5 12.4 69.7
2014 337 28.3 11.8 70.3
2015 314 26.0 12.0 68.5
2016 315 25.0 12.6 68.3
2017 316 26.3 12.0 66.8
2018 336 29.2 11.4 67.9
2019 302 30.1 10.0 72.8
2020 305 28.0 10.8 74.1
2021 297 29.0 10.2 73.7
2022 301 30.2 9.9 62.5
2023 298 27.7 10.7 56.4
2024 276 23.5 11.7 55.8

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 Tahoka Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 421 26.0 16.1 n/a
1989 422 n/a n/a n/a
1990 426 26.0 16.3 n/a
1991 429 26.5 16.1 n/a
1992 417 27.3 15.2 56.4
1993 418 28.0 14.9 62.7
1994 443 29.2 15.2 61.4
1995 473 32.2 14.7 52
1996 473 32.2 14.7 52
1997 457 31.9 14.3 55.1
1998 463 33.0 14.0 57.2
1999 444 33.1 13.4 64.9
2000 410 33.1 12.4 65.9
2001 375 32.0 11.7 65.6
2002 373 30.2 12.4 62.7
2003 373 30.2 12.4 62.7
2004 377 27.2 13.9 62.1
2005 367 29.3 12.5 62.9
2006 366 29.4 12.4 64.8
2007 352 29.2 12.1 68.8
2008 314 27.2 11.5 66.9
2009 320 26.1 12.2 69.1
2010 332 27.9 11.9 71.7
2011 300 27.0 11.1 72
2012 316 26.4 11.9 66.8
2013 330 26.5 12.4 69.7
2014 337 28.3 11.8 70.3
2015 314 26.0 12.0 68.5
2016 315 25.0 12.6 68.3
2017 316 26.3 12.0 66.8
2018 336 29.2 11.4 67.9
2019 302 30.1 10.0 72.8
2020 305 28.0 10.8 74.1
2021 297 29.0 10.2 73.7
2022 301 30.2 9.9 62.5
2023 298 27.7 10.7 56.4
2024 276 23.5 11.7 55.8

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 Tahoka Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,651 (14.5%) $9,760 (85.5%) $11,411
2020 $1,593 (13.3%) $10,420 (86.7%) $12,013
2021 $1,417 (11.9%) $10,525 (88.1%) $11,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tahoka Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1938th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2252nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tahoka Elementary)4435
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tahoka Independent School District (Isd))4435
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tahoka Elementary)3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tahoka Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Tahoka Elementary)5259
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Tahoka Independent School District (Isd))5259
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tahoka Elementary)7082
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tahoka Independent School District (Isd))7082
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Tahoka Elementary)4650
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Tahoka Independent School District (Isd))4650
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tahoka Elementary)3854
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tahoka Independent School District (Isd))3854
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tahoka Elementary)5127
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Tahoka Independent School District (Isd))5127
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students302298
 1.3%
African American84
 50%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic186172
 7.5%
Pacific Islander00
White101110
 8.9%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.8%56.4%
 16.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tahoka Elementary

Students at Tahoka Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 34% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended Tahoka Elementary.

Tahoka Elementary ranks 2275th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tahoka Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tahoka Middle
High : Tahoka High School


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