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.
When we compared Pecan Grove Elementary School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, with James C Neill Elementary School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Pecan Grove Elementary School has a regular student population of 638 with a 17.5 students/teacher ratio while James C Neill Elementary School has 1,250 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.5 students/teacher ratio.
Pecan Grove Elementary School earned 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 80 in student achievement, 75 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 79 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, James C Neill Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 75 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 79 |
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.
James C Neill Elementary School's one out of seven distinction is in 25% closing performance gaps. Pecan Grove Elementary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Pecan Grove Elementary School. They make up for 48.43% of student population, followed by Hispanics (27.43%), African Americans (12.23%), Asians (7.21%), Two or More Races (4.08%) and Native Americans (0.63%).
The student population at James C Neill Elementary School is also predominantly by Asians at 38.32%, followed by African Americans (24.56%), Hispanics (18.08%), Whites or Caucasians (13.68%), Two or More Races (4.40%) and Native Americans (0.80%).
Based on household incomes, the Pecan Grove Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 30.56% compared to 35.52% at James C Neill 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, Pecan Grove Elementary School has 65 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 10.19% of student population. James C Neill Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 218 or about 17.44% of student population.
In addition, Pecan Grove Elementary School has 9.87% bilingual students, 1.57% are in the gifted and talented program, while 24.61% are in the special education program. This stacks up against James C Neill Elementary School with 16.80% bilingual students, 5.52% gifted and talented students and 15.52% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.23% | 78 |
| Hispanic | 27.43% | 175 |
| White | 48.43% | 309 |
| Asian | 7.21% | 46 |
| Native American | 0.63% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4.08% | 26 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 638 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 30.56% | 195 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.19% | 65 |
| Total Students | 100% | 638 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.56% | 307 |
| Hispanic | 18.08% | 226 |
| White | 13.68% | 171 |
| Asian | 38.32% | 479 |
| Native American | 0.80% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4.40% | 55 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,250 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 35.52% | 444 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.44% | 218 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,250 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.87% | 63 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.57% | 10 |
| Special Education | 24.61% | 157 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.74% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 638 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.80% | 210 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.52% | 69 |
| Special Education | 15.52% | 194 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.40% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,250 |
36 teachers employed at Pecan Grove Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 11.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.8 years. The 71 teachers at James C Neill Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 4.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 9.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Pecan Grove Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. James C Neill Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 29 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 Pecan Grove Elementary School there are 35 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 23 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.
At James C Neill Elementary School there are 67 female teachers and four male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 23 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.48% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.53% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 49.32% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.16% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 8.49% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.74% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.38% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.54% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.13% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 41.06% | 29 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.75% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.26% | 36 |
| Male Teachers | 2.74% | 1 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 23 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.13% | 67 |
| Male Teachers | 5.87% | 4 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 22 | |
| Special Education | 0 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 72 |
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