Venus Elementary

Summary:

Venus Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in the Venus Independent School District (ISD) in Venus, Texas. The school has a student population of 658 as of the 2022-2023 school year, with a predominantly Hispanic student body.

Despite its location, Venus Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 20.39% to 34.62% in STAAR Reading and 13.77% to 28.21% in STAAR Mathematics, significantly lower than the state averages of 48.85% to 53.96% and 40.86% to 48.96%, respectively. As a result, Venus Elementary has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Brenda Norwood Elementary in the Mansfield ISD and Larue Miller Elementary in the Midlothian ISD, Venus Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with its African American students performing relatively well compared to other Texas elementary schools, while its Hispanic and White students struggle, ranking in the bottom quartile of the state.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 20 Bulldog Dr
       Venus, TX  76084-0364


(972) 366-3748

District: Venus Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4225th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,728 Help


Students who attend Venus Elementary usually attend:

High:    Venus High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.8%
White:
25.3%
African American:
6.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.4% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Venus Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Venus Elementary ranks worse than 90.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.26. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.8%), White (25.3%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Venus Elementary is 15.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Venus Elementary employs 43.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Venus Elementary is $9,728.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Venus Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Venus Elementary 4225th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Venus Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Venus Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Venus Independent School District (Isd) 850th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Venus Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Venus Elementary?

Rank History for Venus Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.79 2684th 3465 22.5%
2005 34.98 2662nd 3475 23.4%
2006 34.57 2696th 3476 22.4%
2007 39.72 2695th 3724 27.6%
2008 26.76 3224th 3768 14.4%
2009 17.23 3614th 3884 7.0%
2010 29.04 3306th 3937 16.0%
2011 16.56 3828th 4095 6.5%
2012 45.96 2525th 4206 40.0%
2013 52.21 2174th 4221 48.5%
2014 49.87 2340th 4260 45.1%
2015 45.36 2586th 4320 40.1%
2016 41.57 2744th 4286 36.0%
2017 32.23 3010th 4329 30.5%
2018 28.85 3253rd 4359 25.4%
2019 25.67 3598th 4479 19.7%
2021 37.72 2694th 4578 41.2%
2022 25.45 3636th 4581 20.6%
2023 25.51 3662nd 4647 21.2%
2024 16.26 4225th 4675 9.6%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.35 880th 1046 15.9%
2019 18.98 974th 1112 12.4%
2021 28.31 751st 961 21.9%
2023 12.48 1037th 1099 5.6%
2024 8.67 1094th 1114 1.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.10 2594th 3226 19.6%
2019 23.05 2953rd 3333 11.4%
2021 40.52 2041st 3446 40.8%
2022 30.29 2754th 3487 21.0%
2023 24.38 3045th 3556 14.4%
2024 14.83 3455th 3638 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 1877th 3558 47.2%
2019 29.53 2864th 3684 22.3%
2021 32.80 2577th 3799 32.2%
2022 28.19 3161st 3952 20.0%
2023 30.88 3055th 4086 25.2%
2024 29.55 3286th 4261 22.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.80 3119th 4264 26.9%
2019 30.12 3444th 4309 20.1%
2021 47.15 2234th 4451 49.8%
2022 37.51 2991st 4477 33.2%
2023 38.70 2961st 4521 34.5%
2024 14.91 4321st 4560 5.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 2820th 4306 34.5%
2019 25.08 3623rd 4348 16.7%
2021 36.41 2778th 4499 38.3%
2022 25.83 3690th 4561 19.1%
2023 22.62 3897th 4588 15.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.07 2957th 3106 4.8%
2019 7.17 3125th 3184 1.9%
2021 59.39 1420th 3006 52.8%
2022 26.54 2572nd 2958 13.0%
2023 47.77 2018th 2980 32.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.01 1685th 4240 60.3%
2019 32.57 3222nd 4295 25.0%
2021 46.11 2107th 4331 51.4%
2022 37.26 3000th 4461 32.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.15 3605th 4319 16.5%
2019 28.02 3408th 4357 21.8%
2021 39.78 2565th 4498 43.0%
2022 28.38 3488th 4563 23.6%
2023 30.21 3396th 4585 25.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.92 1267th 2483 49.0%
2019 32.68 1856th 2515 26.2%
2021 35.47 1612th 2444 34.0%
2022 49.53 1110th 2421 54.2%
2023 57.40 830th 2443 66.0%
2024 25.28 2036th 2421 15.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 2815th 4168 32.5%
2019 27.88 3412th 4188 18.5%
2021 40.37 2553rd 4329 41.0%
2022 30.74 3371st 4376 23.0%
2023 22.23 3846th 4401 12.6%
2024 14.45 4204th 4431 5.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Venus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.12 2943rd 3127 5.9%
2019 18.47 2847th 3142 9.4%
2021 27.34 2461st 3082 20.1%
2022 14.83 2887th 3082 6.3%
2023 23.33 2649th 3106 14.7%
2024 15.39 2859th 3078 7.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Venus Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1)
0%

0%

0%

0%

100%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, March 13, 2021

Open Quote My sons teacher called him a thief today. He already gets anxiety when going to school. He does have trouble with school but because he struggles with math. Now after what this "teacher" put him through it is worst. This "school" is not a good place to send our kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Venus Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 506 3 1 92 n/a n/a n/a 0 602
1989 476 3 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1990 433 4 6 101 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1991 421 2 18 100 4 n/a n/a 0 545
1992 414 4 22 106 4 n/a n/a 0 550
1993 366 2 33 103 4 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 414 2 35 98 6 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 360 2 22 112 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 360 2 22 112 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 384 6 18 124 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1998 398 6 18 145 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 404 8 15 154 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 309 7 12 136 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 357 12 12 153 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 318 23 13 178 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 318 23 13 178 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 296 22 14 165 4 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 277 18 14 177 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 268 13 14 192 4 n/a n/a 0 491
2007 272 8 12 197 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 301 16 7 212 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 293 22 8 231 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2010 296 18 9 246 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2011 277 17 6 266 3 2 9 0 580
2012 278 17 5 275 1 1 13 0 590
2013 252 13 5 282 3 0 14 0 569
2014 250 15 3 323 5 0 12 0 608
2015 261 7 2 345 4 0 9 0 628
2016 248 10 7 349 3 0 10 0 627
2017 251 16 6 372 3 0 8 0 656
2018 260 20 7 379 4 1 10 0 681
2019 240 18 8 366 5 1 18 0 656
2020 228 18 5 356 5 1 15 0 628
2021 203 21 6 368 3 1 15 0 617
2022 186 21 7 383 3 2 16 0 618
2023 187 28 6 417 2 2 16 0 658
2024 172 42 6 433 5 3 18 0 679

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 Venus Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 602 32.0 18.8 n/a
1989 587 n/a n/a n/a
1990 544 33.0 16.4 n/a
1991 545 34.3 15.8 n/a
1992 550 35.7 15.4 48.5
1993 508 36.0 14.1 64.4
1994 555 40.8 13.6 55.7
1995 498 34.8 14.3 59
1996 498 34.8 14.3 59
1997 533 34.0 15.7 53.8
1998 568 38.0 14.9 49.6
1999 582 38.0 15.3 66.8
2000 465 30.0 15.5 64.3
2001 535 34.0 15.7 61.1
2002 535 38.9 13.8 62.8
2003 535 38.9 13.8 62.8
2004 501 38.0 13.2 64.1
2005 489 36.6 13.4 66.5
2006 491 34.5 14.2 67.8
2007 491 32.5 15.1 67.8
2008 539 32.5 16.6 67.7
2009 555 33.5 16.6 71.9
2010 571 36.1 15.8 77.6
2011 580 35.0 16.5 74
2012 590 35.0 16.8 66.6
2013 569 32.0 17.7 73.6
2014 608 35.5 17.1 70.9
2015 628 38.0 16.5 72.6
2016 627 38.0 16.5 74.8
2017 656 39.5 16.5 76.2
2018 681 41.3 16.4 71.4
2019 656 42.0 15.6 72.4
2020 628 42.9 14.6 77.2
2021 617 43.6 14.1 75.9
2022 618 49.0 12.6 77.2
2023 658 44.9 14.6 81.9
2024 679 43.5 15.6 71.4

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 Venus Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 602 32.0 18.8 n/a
1989 587 n/a n/a n/a
1990 544 33.0 16.4 n/a
1991 545 34.3 15.8 n/a
1992 550 35.7 15.4 48.5
1993 508 36.0 14.1 64.4
1994 555 40.8 13.6 55.7
1995 498 34.8 14.3 59
1996 498 34.8 14.3 59
1997 533 34.0 15.7 53.8
1998 568 38.0 14.9 49.6
1999 582 38.0 15.3 66.8
2000 465 30.0 15.5 64.3
2001 535 34.0 15.7 61.1
2002 535 38.9 13.8 62.8
2003 535 38.9 13.8 62.8
2004 501 38.0 13.2 64.1
2005 489 36.6 13.4 66.5
2006 491 34.5 14.2 67.8
2007 491 32.5 15.1 67.8
2008 539 32.5 16.6 67.7
2009 555 33.5 16.6 71.9
2010 571 36.1 15.8 77.6
2011 580 35.0 16.5 74
2012 590 35.0 16.8 66.6
2013 569 32.0 17.7 73.6
2014 608 35.5 17.1 70.9
2015 628 38.0 16.5 72.6
2016 627 38.0 16.5 74.8
2017 656 39.5 16.5 76.2
2018 681 41.3 16.4 71.4
2019 656 42.0 15.6 72.4
2020 628 42.9 14.6 77.2
2021 617 43.6 14.1 75.9
2022 618 49.0 12.6 77.2
2023 658 44.9 14.6 81.9
2024 679 43.5 15.6 71.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Venus Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,024 (12.5%) $7,192 (87.5%) $8,216
2020 $878 (9.5%) $8,344 (90.5%) $9,222
2021 $1,012 (10.4%) $8,715 (89.6%) $9,728

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Venus 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 3598th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3662nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Venus Elementary)2632
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Venus Independent School District (Isd))2632
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Venus Elementary)2230
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Venus Independent School District (Isd))2230
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Venus Elementary)208
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Venus Independent School District (Isd))208
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Venus Elementary)2725
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Venus Independent School District (Isd))2725
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Venus Elementary)2823
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Venus Independent School District (Isd))2823
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Venus Elementary)4045
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Venus Independent School District (Isd))4045
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Venus Elementary)5138
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Venus Independent School District (Isd))5138
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Venus Elementary)4827
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Venus Independent School District (Isd))4827
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students656658
 0.3%
African American1828
 55.6%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic366417
 13.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White240187
 22.1%
Two or More Races1816
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.4%81.9%
 9.5%


Schools Near Venus Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Venus Elementary

Students at Venus Elementary are 64% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Venus Elementary.

Venus Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Venus Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Venus High School


Rate Venus Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Venus Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 278 milliseconds.