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: Abbett Elementary School and Luna Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the GARLAND ISD.
Abbett Elementary School has a regular student population of 707 with a 17.5 students/teacher ratio while Luna Elementary School has 544 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.4 students/teacher ratio.
Abbett 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 77 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, Luna Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 92 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 91 |
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. Abbett Elementary School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Luna Elementary School’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Abbett Elementary School. They make up for 40.03% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (22.91%), African Americans (17.82%), Asians (12.31%), Two or More Races (6.36%) and Native Americans (0.42%).
The student population at Luna Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 29.78%, followed by Hispanics (27.39%), Asians (21.69%), African Americans (14.34%), Two or More Races (5.88%) and Native Americans (0.74%).
Based on household incomes, Abbett Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 61.24% compared to 37.50% at Luna 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, Abbett Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 35.79% of its student population compared to 22.61% at Luna Elementary School.
In addition, Abbett Elementary School has 34.09% bilingual students, 2.55% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.30% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Luna Elementary School with 20.77% bilingual students, 7.35% gifted and talented students and 11.03% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.82% | 126 |
| Hispanic | 40.03% | 283 |
| White | 22.91% | 162 |
| Asian | 12.31% | 87 |
| Native American | 0.42% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6.36% | 45 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 707 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 61.24% | 433 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 35.79% | 253 |
| Total Students | 100% | 707 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.34% | 78 |
| Hispanic | 27.39% | 149 |
| White | 29.78% | 162 |
| Asian | 21.69% | 118 |
| Native American | 0.74% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5.88% | 32 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 544 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 37.50% | 204 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.61% | 123 |
| Total Students | 100% | 544 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 34.09% | 241 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.55% | 18 |
| Special Education | 13.30% | 94 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.48% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 707 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 20.77% | 113 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.35% | 40 |
| Special Education | 11.03% | 60 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.38% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 544 |
40 teachers employed at Abbett Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.3 years. The 29 teachers at Luna Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Abbett Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Luna Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Abbett Elementary School there are 36 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
At Luna Elementary School there are 28 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 2.47% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.35% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.16% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.75% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 37.04% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.23% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.56% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 47.46% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.25% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 13.56% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 10.17% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 90.12% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 9.88% | 4 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 96.61% | 29 |
| Male Teachers | 3.39% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 30 |
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