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: Denton Classical Academy and Founders Classical Academy Corinth. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES.
Denton Classical Academy has a regular student population of 190 with a 11.9 students/teacher ratio while Founders Classical Academy Corinth has 578 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4 students/teacher ratio.
Denton Classical Academy was accorded 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, 80 in school progress and 75 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, Founders Classical Academy Corinth also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 75 in student achievement, 74 in school progress, 74 in closing performance gaps and 75 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 80 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| 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.
Distinction Designations for Denton Classical Academy and Founders Classical Academy Corinth are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Denton Classical Academy. They make up for 57.89% of student population, followed by Hispanics (16.32%), African Americans (11.58%), Two or More Races (10.00%) and Asians (4.21%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
The student population at Founders Classical Academy Corinth is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 49.65%, followed by Hispanics (20.24%), Asians (14.36%), African Americans (10.73%), Two or More Races (4.84%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
Based on household incomes, Denton Classical Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 28.95% compared to 18.51% at Founders Classical Academy Corinth.
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, Denton Classical Academy has 9 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 4.74% of student population. Founders Classical Academy Corinth has significantly more ELLs at 43 or about 7.44% of student population.
Denton Classical Academy has no gifted and talented student, while 19.47% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 4.74% students. Founders Classical Academy Corinth has no gifted and talented student, while 11.42% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 6.23% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 11.58% | 22 |
| Hispanic | 16.32% | 31 |
| White | 57.89% | 110 |
| Asian | 4.21% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 10.00% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 190 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 28.95% | 55 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.74% | 9 |
| Total Students | 100% | 190 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.73% | 62 |
| Hispanic | 20.24% | 117 |
| White | 49.65% | 287 |
| Asian | 14.36% | 83 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.84% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 578 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 18.51% | 107 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.44% | 43 |
| Total Students | 100% | 578 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.74% | 9 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 19.47% | 37 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 6.26% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100% | 190 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.23% | 36 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 11.42% | 66 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.01% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 578 |
16 teachers employed at Denton Classical Academy have been teaching in the school for an average of about 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.7 years. The 33 teachers at Founders Classical Academy Corinth have been serving the school for an average of 3.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging 3.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Denton Classical Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, no teacher serving the school for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while seven teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Founders Classical Academy Corinth no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, four teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 15 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. At Denton Classical Academy there are 13 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and zero more working as school support staff.
At Founders Classical Academy Corinth there are 32 female teachers and one male teacher only. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has zero staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | - | - |
| 6 - 10 years | 31.25% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 43.75% | 7 |
| Beginning Teacher | 25.00% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 3.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 16 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 12.01% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.91% | 4 |
| 1- 5 years | 45.05% | 15 |
| Beginning Teacher | 30.03% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 3.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 81.25% | 13 |
| Male Teachers | 18.75% | 3 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 0 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 16 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 97.00% | 32 |
| Male Teachers | 3.00% | 1 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 33 |
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