Choosing the best possible elementary school is critical to a child’s foundational development. In Texas, public school districts adopt curriculum standards set by the State Board of Education. The current standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, outline what students should be able to learn and do in each course or grade. The curriculum is structured around the fundamentals of mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, music and reading.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average elementary schools: Timberwilde Elementary School and Nisd Pksa. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the NORTHSIDE ISD.
Timberwilde Elementary School has a regular student population of 438 with a 12.8 students/teacher ratio while Nisd Pksa has 45 students and a student-teacher ratio of students/teacher ratio.
Timberwilde Elementary School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 70 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 74 in closing performance gaps. It scored 71 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Nisd Pksa also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted only 75 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 70 |
| Student Progress | 70 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| Overall | 71 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
Distinction Designations for Timberwilde Elementary School and Nisd Pksa are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Timberwilde Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 80.37% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (13.47%), African Americans (3.65%), Two or More Races (1.60%), Asians (0.23%) and Native Americans (0.23%).
At Nisd Pksa, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 64.44% of student population, followed by Two or More Races (15.56%), Asians (8.89%), African Americans (6.67%) and Whites or Caucasians (4.44%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Timberwilde Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 66.44% compared to 55.56% at Nisd Pksa.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, 1.60% of students at Timberwilde Elementary School are English Language Learners (ELL). On the other hand, Nisd Pksa’s ELL comprise 15.56% of the school’s student population.
Timberwilde Elementary School 27.63% are in the special education program, 8.22% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 0.68% students. Nisd Pksa has no gifted and talented student, while 4.44% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 2.22% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.65% | 16 |
| Hispanic | 80.37% | 352 |
| White | 13.47% | 59 |
| Asian | 0.23% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.23% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1.60% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 438 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 66.44% | 291 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.60% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100% | 438 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.67% | 3 |
| Hispanic | 64.44% | 29 |
| White | 4.44% | 2 |
| Asian | 8.89% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 15.56% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 45 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 55.56% | 25 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 15.56% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100% | 45 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 0.68% | 3 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.22% | 36 |
| Special Education | 27.63% | 121 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.92% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 438 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.22% | 1 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 4.44% | 2 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | - | - |
| Total Students | 100% | 45 |
34 teachers employed at Timberwilde Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 10.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.9 years. The zero teacher at Nisd Pksa have been serving the school for an average of years with individual teaching experience averaging years.
Of its teaching staff, Timberwilde Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Nisd Pksa no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, no teacher serving the school for 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
Timberwilde Elementary School has four special education teachers assisted by 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Nisd Pksa has zero special education teachers and 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.92% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 29.24% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.54% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.98% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.47% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.85% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | - | - |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | - | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 82.75% | 28 |
| Male Teachers | 17.25% | 6 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | - | - |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | - | |
| School Support | - | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | - |
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