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: Carrollton Elementary School and Blanton Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD.
Carrollton Elementary School has a regular student population of 505 with a 13.4 students/teacher ratio while Blanton Elementary School has 503 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15 students/teacher ratio.
Carrollton Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 73 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 86 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, Blanton Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 73 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| Overall | 88 |
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. Carrollton Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Academic Growth. Blanton Elementary School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Carrollton Elementary School is Hispanics who make up nearly 93.47% of student population, followed by African Americans (3.56%), Asians (1.58%), Whites or Caucasians (0.99%) and Two or More Races (0.40%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Blanton Elementary School, Hispanics make up 80.32% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (8.15%), African Americans (5.37%), Asians (2.98%), Two or More Races (2.78%) and Native Americans (0.40%).
Based on household incomes, Carrollton Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 91.09% compared to 76.74% at Blanton 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, Carrollton Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 76.63% of its student population compared to 57.26% at Blanton Elementary School.
In addition, Carrollton Elementary School has 78.22% bilingual students, 5.54% are in the gifted and talented program, while 21.78% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Blanton Elementary School with 57.85% bilingual students, 7.36% gifted and talented students and 24.06% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.56% | 18 |
| Hispanic | 93.47% | 472 |
| White | 0.99% | 5 |
| Asian | 1.58% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.40% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 505 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.09% | 460 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 76.63% | 387 |
| Total Students | 100% | 505 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.37% | 27 |
| Hispanic | 80.32% | 404 |
| White | 8.15% | 41 |
| Asian | 2.98% | 15 |
| Native American | 0.40% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 503 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 76.74% | 386 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 57.26% | 288 |
| Total Students | 100% | 503 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 78.22% | 395 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.54% | 28 |
| Special Education | 21.78% | 110 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.65% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 505 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 57.85% | 291 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.36% | 37 |
| Special Education | 24.06% | 121 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.98% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 503 |
37 teachers employed at Carrollton Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 8.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.6 years. The 33 teachers at Blanton Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11 years.
Of its teaching staff, Carrollton Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Blanton Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Carrollton Elementary School there are 35 female teachers and two male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and three more working as school support staff.
At Blanton Elementary School there are 29 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.32% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.69% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 15.69% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.99% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.99% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.32% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.54% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 26.49% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.90% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 38.39% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.98% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 94.68% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 5.32% | 2 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 3 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 88.39% | 30 |
| Male Teachers | 11.90% | 4 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
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