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: Lone Star Elementary School and Keenan Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the MONTGOMERY ISD.
Lone Star Elementary School has a regular student population of 688 with a 16 students/teacher ratio while Keenan Elementary School has 710 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3 students/teacher ratio.
Lone Star 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 90 in student achievement, 85 in school progress and 82 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, Keenan Elementary School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 90 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 85 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| 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.
Distinction Designations for Lone Star Elementary School and Keenan Elementary School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Lone Star Elementary School is Whites or Caucasians who make up nearly 78.20% of student population, followed by Hispanics (13.66%), Two or More Races (6.10%), Asians (1.02%), African Americans (0.58%) and Native Americans (0.44%).
At Keenan Elementary School, Whites or Caucasians make up 78.03% of student population, followed by Hispanics (15.21%), Two or More Races (3.24%), African Americans (2.54%) and Asians (0.70%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Lone Star Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 14.24% compared to 22.54% at Keenan 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, Lone Star Elementary School has 7 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 1.02% of student population. Keenan Elementary School has more ELLs at 13 or about 1.83% of student population.
In addition, Lone Star Elementary School has 1.02% bilingual students, 6.54% are in the gifted and talented program, while 17.15% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Keenan Elementary School with 1.83% bilingual students, 6.76% gifted and talented students and 23.52% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.58% | 4 |
| Hispanic | 13.66% | 94 |
| White | 78.20% | 538 |
| Asian | 1.02% | 7 |
| Native American | 0.44% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6.10% | 42 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 688 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 14.24% | 98 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.02% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100% | 688 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.54% | 18 |
| Hispanic | 15.21% | 108 |
| White | 78.03% | 554 |
| Asian | 0.70% | 5 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 710 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.54% | 160 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.83% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 710 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 1.02% | 7 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.54% | 45 |
| Special Education | 17.15% | 118 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.33% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 688 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 1.83% | 13 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.76% | 48 |
| Special Education | 23.52% | 167 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.15% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 710 |
43 teachers employed at Lone Star Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 14.4 years. The 46 teachers at Keenan Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 8.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 15.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Lone Star Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Keenan Elementary School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten 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 four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Lone Star Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Keenan Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 11 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 | 4.64% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.24% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 44.08% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.60% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.20% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.30% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.51% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 41.08% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.30% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 8.60% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 43 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 99.78% | 46 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 47 |
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