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 excellent elementary schools: Bill Brown Elementary School and Kinder Ranch Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the COMAL ISD.
Bill Brown Elementary School has a regular student population of 797 with a 15.9 students/teacher ratio while Kinder Ranch Elementary School has 621 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3 students/teacher ratio.
Bill Brown Elementary School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 94 in student achievement, 93 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 93 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, Kinder Ranch Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 93 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 93 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Bill Brown Elementary School's two out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary and with 25% student progress. Except for post-secondary, Kinder Ranch Elementary School earned one out of seven distinctions.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Bill Brown Elementary School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 71.52% of student population, followed by Hispanics (22.21%), Two or More Races (3.76%), African Americans (1.38%), Asians (0.63%) and Native Americans (0.25%).
At Kinder Ranch Elementary School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 54.91% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (35.59%), Two or More Races (3.70%), African Americans (2.90%), Asians (2.58%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
Based on household incomes, the Bill Brown Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 12.92% compared to 21.10% at Kinder Ranch Elementary School.
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, Bill Brown Elementary School has 7 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 0.88% of student population. Kinder Ranch Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 133 or about 21.42% of student population.
Bill Brown Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 0.75%, gifted and talented students, 19.20%, while 15.93% are in the special education program. Kinder Ranch Elementary School bilingual students comprise 22.06%, gifted and talented students, 9.18%, and 17.23% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.38% | 11 |
| Hispanic | 22.21% | 177 |
| White | 71.52% | 570 |
| Asian | 0.63% | 5 |
| Native American | 0.25% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.76% | 30 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 797 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 12.92% | 103 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 0.88% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100% | 797 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.90% | 18 |
| Hispanic | 54.91% | 341 |
| White | 35.59% | 221 |
| Asian | 2.58% | 16 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.70% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 621 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 21.10% | 131 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.42% | 133 |
| Total Students | 100% | 621 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 0.75% | 6 |
| Gifted & Talented | 19.20% | 153 |
| Special Education | 15.93% | 127 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.99% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 797 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 22.06% | 137 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.18% | 57 |
| Special Education | 17.23% | 107 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.46% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 621 |
50 teachers employed at Bill Brown Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.7 years. The 40 teachers at Kinder Ranch Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 16 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bill Brown Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 21 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Kinder Ranch Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 28 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Bill Brown Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has five staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
At Kinder Ranch Elementary School there are 39 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.92% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 41.83% | 21 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.93% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.52% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.99% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 22.60% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 67.57% | 28 |
| 6 - 10 years | 2.46% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 7.37% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 16 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 50 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 50 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.54% | 40 |
| Male Teachers | 2.46% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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