West Hardin Elementary

Summary:

West Hardin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saratoga, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 281. The school is part of the West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 643 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hardin Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 35.29% compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1,618 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 (3-star rating) to 3,603 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating), placing it in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, West Hardin Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.1%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Kountze Intermediate and Devers Elementary, which have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings.

The analysis of West Hardin Elementary's data reveals several areas of concern, including below-average academic performance, declining statewide ranking, and significant disparities in subgroup performance. To address these issues, the school and West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District should consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs, investigating the factors contributing to the low performance of white students, and exploring ways to leverage the school's strengths in serving economically disadvantaged students to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 39227 Hwy 105
       Saratoga, TX  77585


(936) 274-5061

District: West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3603rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,363 Help


Students who attend West Hardin Elementary usually attend:

High:    West Hardin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
7.9%
Two or more races:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Hardin Elementary ranks worse than 77.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (7.9%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hardin Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hardin Elementary is $10,363.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Hardin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hardin Elementary 3603rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See West Hardin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District 643rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hardin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.66 2654th 3465 23.4%
2005 21.48 3132nd 3475 9.9%
2006 44.27 2318th 3476 33.3%
2007 43.08 2541st 3724 31.8%
2008 50.47 2179th 3768 42.2%
2009 39.58 2763rd 3884 28.9%
2010 20.89 3577th 3937 9.1%
2011 27.97 3470th 4095 15.3%
2012 20.21 3844th 4206 8.6%
2013 14.91 3977th 4221 5.8%
2014 26.39 3566th 4260 16.3%
2015 29.86 3339th 4320 22.7%
2016 41.54 2747th 4286 35.9%
2017 35.57 2807th 4329 35.2%
2018 20.10 3805th 4359 12.7%
2019 27.38 3503rd 4479 21.8%
2021 42.49 2421st 4578 47.1%
2022 59.60 1618th 4581 64.7%
2023 38.16 2920th 4647 37.2%
2024 27.31 3603rd 4675 22.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.95 1350th 3952 65.8%
2023 40.44 2269th 4086 44.5%
2024 25.91 3508th 4261 17.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.71 3562nd 4264 16.5%
2019 31.67 3353rd 4309 22.2%
2021 53.56 1785th 4451 59.9%
2022 69.44 934th 4477 79.1%
2023 44.19 2602nd 4521 42.4%
2024 33.74 3318th 4560 27.2%
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Rank History for Female students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.83 3433rd 4306 20.3%
2019 37.22 2859th 4348 34.2%
2021 46.74 2205th 4499 51.0%
2022 55.74 1802nd 4561 60.5%
2023 37.95 2921st 4588 36.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.99 2222nd 3106 28.5%
2019 66.19 1094th 3184 65.6%
2021 38.50 2117th 3006 29.6%
2022 61.24 1349th 2958 54.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.31 4047th 4240 4.6%
2019 15.34 4157th 4295 3.2%
2021 42.52 2382nd 4331 45.0%
2022 53.94 1826th 4461 59.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.16 3962nd 4319 8.3%
2019 22.24 3749th 4357 14.0%
2021 38.06 2669th 4498 40.7%
2022 60.88 1549th 4563 66.1%
2023 40.61 2723rd 4585 40.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.67 4312th 4431 2.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Hardin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.98 3015th 3127 3.6%
2019 15.52 2931st 3142 6.7%
2021 25.35 2535th 3082 17.7%
2022 39.46 2059th 3082 33.2%
2023 21.29 2704th 3106 12.9%
2024 13.44 2910th 3078 5.5%
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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.

West Hardin Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for West Hardin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 340 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1990 330 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1991 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1993 329 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 286 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 320 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1996 320 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1997 312 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1998 316 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 305 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 322 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 328 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 315 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 315 1 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 297 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 309 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 278 4 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 287
2007 291 4 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 292 3 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2009 288 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2010 284 3 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2011 297 2 0 10 0 0 3 0 312
2012 294 2 0 11 0 0 3 0 310
2013 279 0 0 14 0 0 5 0 298
2014 267 0 0 10 0 0 5 0 282
2015 263 1 0 14 1 3 6 0 288
2016 313 0 0 14 1 0 5 0 333
2017 302 0 0 11 0 0 4 0 317
2018 309 1 0 10 0 0 5 0 325
2019 303 0 0 9 0 0 7 0 319
2020 288 2 3 17 0 0 7 0 317
2021 244 0 0 18 0 0 8 0 270
2022 266 1 0 17 0 0 7 0 291
2023 256 1 0 17 0 0 7 0 281
2024 249 0 0 22 0 0 9 0 280

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 West Hardin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 n/a n/a n/a
1990 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
1991 298 23.1 12.9 n/a
1992 324 21.3 15.2 37.7
1993 329 21.0 15.7 56.5
1994 289 22.0 13.1 48.8
1995 323 21.9 14.7 40.2
1996 323 21.9 14.7 40.2
1997 316 22.0 14.4 39.2
1998 320 21.8 14.7 42.5
1999 311 21.4 14.5 46.9
2000 326 22.4 14.6 52.1
2001 333 24.0 13.9 51.7
2002 322 26.0 12.4 54.7
2003 322 26.0 12.4 54.7
2004 303 23.1 13.1 52.1
2005 313 24.0 13.0 61.7
2006 287 24.3 11.8 62
2007 303 24.3 12.5 56.8
2008 303 24.0 12.6 52.8
2009 298 23.8 12.5 54.4
2010 295 20.6 14.3 59.3
2011 312 18.8 16.5 58.7
2012 310 20.0 15.4 58.1
2013 298 20.5 14.5 58.1
2014 282 18.7 15.0 55.7
2015 288 20.0 14.4 54.5
2016 333 22.0 15.1 59.2
2017 317 17.6 17.9 60.6
2018 325 19.0 17.0 64
2019 319 18.3 17.4 73.7
2020 317 19.8 15.9 75.7
2021 270 22.3 12.0 72.2
2022 291 22.6 12.8 78.4
2023 281 25.9 10.8 77.2
2024 280 21.8 12.8 76.4

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 West Hardin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 340 n/a n/a n/a
1990 330 23.0 14.3 n/a
1991 298 23.1 12.9 n/a
1992 324 21.3 15.2 37.7
1993 329 21.0 15.7 56.5
1994 289 22.0 13.1 48.8
1995 323 21.9 14.7 40.2
1996 323 21.9 14.7 40.2
1997 316 22.0 14.4 39.2
1998 320 21.8 14.7 42.5
1999 311 21.4 14.5 46.9
2000 326 22.4 14.6 52.1
2001 333 24.0 13.9 51.7
2002 322 26.0 12.4 54.7
2003 322 26.0 12.4 54.7
2004 303 23.1 13.1 52.1
2005 313 24.0 13.0 61.7
2006 287 24.3 11.8 62
2007 303 24.3 12.5 56.8
2008 303 24.0 12.6 52.8
2009 298 23.8 12.5 54.4
2010 295 20.6 14.3 59.3
2011 312 18.8 16.5 58.7
2012 310 20.0 15.4 58.1
2013 298 20.5 14.5 58.1
2014 282 18.7 15.0 55.7
2015 288 20.0 14.4 54.5
2016 333 22.0 15.1 59.2
2017 317 17.6 17.9 60.6
2018 325 19.0 17.0 64
2019 319 18.3 17.4 73.7
2020 317 19.8 15.9 75.7
2021 270 22.3 12.0 72.2
2022 291 22.6 12.8 78.4
2023 281 25.9 10.8 77.2
2024 280 21.8 12.8 76.4

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 West Hardin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,057 (11.4%) $8,188 (88.6%) $9,246
2020 $603 (6.4%) $8,757 (93.6%) $9,360
2021 $1,138 (11.0%) $9,225 (89.0%) $10,363

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hardin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3503rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2920th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (West Hardin Elementary)3844
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3844
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hardin Elementary)4421
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)4421
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (West Hardin Elementary)3034
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3034
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin Elementary)3339
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3339
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (West Hardin Elementary)2944
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)2944
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin Elementary)2761
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)2761
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (West Hardin Elementary)3329
 4%
   5th Grade Science (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3329
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (West Hardin Elementary)3644
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3644
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin Elementary)2633
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)2633
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319281
 11.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic917
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White303256
 15.5%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.7%77.2%
 3.6%


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Students who attend West Hardin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : West Hardin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended West Hardin Elementary.

Students at West Hardin Elementary are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

West Hardin Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.9% of Texas elementary schools.


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