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 Kenneth Davis Elementary School, which is a part of MANSFIELD ISD, with Della Icenhower Intermediate, which is a part of MANSFIELD ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Kenneth Davis Elementary School has a regular student population of 335 with a 10.8 students/teacher ratio while Della Icenhower Intermediate has 618 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8 students/teacher ratio.
Kenneth Davis 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 78 in student achievement, 93 in school progress and 86 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, Della Icenhower Intermediate earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 93 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 86 |
| 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.
Both schools garnered only three distinction designations or awards for performance. These are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Kenneth Davis Elementary School. They make up for 43.88% of student population, followed by Hispanics (28.06%), Whites or Caucasians (15.82%), Two or More Races (6.27%), Asians (5.67%) and Native Americans (0.30%).
The student population at Della Icenhower Intermediate is also predominantly by African Americans at 49.35%, followed by Hispanics (22.49%), Asians (13.11%), Whites or Caucasians (9.71%), Two or More Races (4.37%) and Native Americans (0.81%).
Based on household incomes, Kenneth Davis Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 73.43% compared to 66.67% at Della Icenhower Intermediate.
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, Kenneth Davis Elementary School has 44 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 13.13% of student population. Della Icenhower Intermediate has significantly more ELLs at 85 or about 13.75% of student population.
In addition, Kenneth Davis Elementary School has 13.13% bilingual students, 4.78% are in the gifted and talented program, while 15.82% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Della Icenhower Intermediate with 13.43% bilingual students, 6.15% gifted and talented students and 22.01% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 43.88% | 147 |
| Hispanic | 28.06% | 94 |
| White | 15.82% | 53 |
| Asian | 5.67% | 19 |
| Native American | 0.30% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6.27% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 335 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 73.43% | 246 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.13% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100% | 335 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 49.35% | 305 |
| Hispanic | 22.49% | 139 |
| White | 9.71% | 60 |
| Asian | 13.11% | 81 |
| Native American | 0.81% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4.37% | 27 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 618 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 66.67% | 412 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.75% | 85 |
| Total Students | 100% | 618 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 13.13% | 44 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.78% | 16 |
| Special Education | 15.82% | 53 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.22% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100% | 335 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 13.43% | 83 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.15% | 38 |
| Special Education | 22.01% | 136 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.07% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 618 |
31 teachers employed at Kenneth Davis Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging 10.6 years. The 48 teachers at Della Icenhower Intermediate have been serving the school for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Kenneth Davis Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, five teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 11 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Della Icenhower Intermediate no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 14 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight 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. Kenneth Davis Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by five 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.
At Della Icenhower Intermediate there are 43 female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has three staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.90% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 16.13% | 5 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.03% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.48% | 11 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.45% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.53% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.34% | 14 |
| 6 - 10 years | 35.12% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.15% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.07% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 31 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 89.05% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 10.95% | 5 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 48 |
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