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: Roanoke Elementary School and Johnie R Daniel Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the NORTHWEST ISD.
Roanoke Elementary School has a regular student population of 702 with a 14.8 students/teacher ratio while Johnie R Daniel Elementary School has 590 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.2 students/teacher ratio.
Roanoke 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 83 in student achievement, 92 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, Johnie R Daniel Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 86 in closing performance gaps and 90 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 83 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| 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.
Roanoke Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in with 25% student progress. Johnie R Daniel Elementary School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Roanoke Elementary School. They make up for 42.02% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (34.62%), Asians (11.82%), African Americans (6.13%), Two or More Races (4.42%) and Native Americans (1.00%).
The student population at Johnie R Daniel Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 46.44%, followed by Hispanics (20.00%), Asians (19.15%), African Americans (8.14%), Two or More Races (5.25%) and Native Americans (1.02%).
Based on household incomes, Roanoke Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 32.76% compared to 8.31% at Johnie R Daniel 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, Roanoke Elementary School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 40.46% of its student population compared to 18.98% at Johnie R Daniel Elementary School.
Roanoke Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 40.46%, gifted and talented students, 7.55%, while 15.24% are in the special education program. Johnie R Daniel Elementary School bilingual students comprise 17.97%, gifted and talented students, 7.29%, and 19.15% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.13% | 43 |
| Hispanic | 42.02% | 295 |
| White | 34.62% | 243 |
| Asian | 11.82% | 83 |
| Native American | 1.00% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 4.42% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 702 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 32.76% | 230 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 40.46% | 284 |
| Total Students | 100% | 702 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.14% | 48 |
| Hispanic | 20.00% | 118 |
| White | 46.44% | 274 |
| Asian | 19.15% | 113 |
| Native American | 1.02% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 5.25% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 590 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 8.31% | 49 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 18.98% | 112 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 40.46% | 284 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.55% | 53 |
| Special Education | 15.24% | 107 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.11% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 702 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 17.97% | 106 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.29% | 43 |
| Special Education | 19.15% | 113 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.41% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 590 |
47 teachers employed at Roanoke Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 3.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.5 years. The 41 teachers at Johnie R Daniel Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 3.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Roanoke Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 14 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Johnie R Daniel Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Roanoke Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
At Johnie R Daniel Elementary School there are 38 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.33% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 39.45% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.21% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.54% | 14 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.48% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.31% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.89% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.36% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.04% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.40% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 47 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 92.79% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 7.21% | 3 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 42 |
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