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 Fairfield Elementary School, which is a part of FAIRFIELD ISD, with Teague Elementary School, which is a part of TEAGUE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Fairfield Elementary School has a regular student population of 344 with a 13.9 students/teacher ratio while Teague Elementary School has 481 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 students/teacher ratio.
Fairfield Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69). It scored 67 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 only.
On the other hand, Teague Elementary School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 90 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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| Student Achievement | 0 |
| Student Progress | 0 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 0 |
| Overall | 67 |
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.
Teague Elementary School's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and post-secondary. Fairfield Elementary School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Fairfield Elementary School. They make up for 48.55% of student population, followed by Hispanics (29.65%), African Americans (13.08%), Two or More Races (6.98%), Asians (1.16%) and Native Americans (0.58%).
The student population at Teague Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 48.65%, followed by Hispanics (36.59%), African Americans (10.81%), Two or More Races (3.74%) and Native Americans (0.21%). There is no Asians student in the school.
Based on household incomes, Fairfield Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 70.06% compared to 63.83% at Teague 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, Fairfield Elementary School has 38 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 11.05% of student population. Teague Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 68 or about 14.14% of student population.
In addition, Fairfield Elementary School has 11.05% bilingual students, 1.16% are in the gifted and talented program, while 7.56% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Teague Elementary School with 14.14% bilingual students, 3.12% gifted and talented students and 13.51% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.08% | 45 |
| Hispanic | 29.65% | 102 |
| White | 48.55% | 167 |
| Asian | 1.16% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.58% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6.98% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 344 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 70.06% | 241 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.05% | 38 |
| Total Students | 100% | 344 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.81% | 52 |
| Hispanic | 36.59% | 176 |
| White | 48.65% | 234 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.21% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.74% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 481 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 63.83% | 307 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.14% | 68 |
| Total Students | 100% | 481 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.05% | 38 |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.16% | 4 |
| Special Education | 7.56% | 26 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.04% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 344 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.14% | 68 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.12% | 15 |
| Special Education | 13.51% | 65 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.93% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 481 |
24 teachers employed at Fairfield Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 11.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 13.5 years. The 34 teachers at Teague Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Fairfield 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, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Teague Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, ten teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while six 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 Fairfield Elementary School there are 23 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, 17 teachers are aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Teague Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.13% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 54.44% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 5.24% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.13% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.06% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.54% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.12% | 10 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.32% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.25% | 6 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.77% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 94.76% | 24 |
| Male Teachers | 5.24% | 1 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 25 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
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