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 excellent elementary schools: Spicewood Elementary School and Chandler Oaks Elementary School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the ROUND ROCK ISD.
Spicewood Elementary School has a regular student population of 676 with a 15.3 students/teacher ratio while Chandler Oaks Elementary School has 574 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 students/teacher ratio.
Spicewood 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 94 in student achievement, 92 in school progress and 93 in closing performance gaps. It scored 94 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, Chandler Oaks Elementary School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 93 in student achievement, 93 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 92 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 93 |
| Overall | 94 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Spicewood Elementary School’s only distinction designation is in Post-Secondary. Chandler Oaks Elementary School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Spicewood Elementary School. They make up for 43.49% of student population, followed by Asians (32.10%), Hispanics (12.87%), Two or More Races (10.06%), African Americans (1.18%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
The student population at Chandler Oaks Elementary School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 44.08%, followed by Asians (24.74%), Hispanics (21.08%), Two or More Races (5.40%), African Americans (4.53%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
Based on household incomes, the Spicewood Elementary School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 6.21% compared to 15.68% at Chandler Oaks 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, Spicewood Elementary School has 60 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 8.88% of student population. Chandler Oaks Elementary School has significantly more ELLs at 129 or about 22.47% of student population.
Spicewood Elementary School’s bilingual students comprise 8.88%, gifted and talented students, 23.08%, while 13.61% are in the special education program. Chandler Oaks Elementary School bilingual students comprise 22.13%, gifted and talented students, 15.85%, and 17.07% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.18% | 8 |
| Hispanic | 12.87% | 87 |
| White | 43.49% | 294 |
| Asian | 32.10% | 217 |
| Native American | 0.15% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10.06% | 68 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 676 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 6.21% | 42 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.88% | 60 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.53% | 26 |
| Hispanic | 21.08% | 121 |
| White | 44.08% | 253 |
| Asian | 24.74% | 142 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5.40% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 574 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 15.68% | 90 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.47% | 129 |
| Total Students | 100% | 574 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.88% | 60 |
| Gifted & Talented | 23.08% | 156 |
| Special Education | 13.61% | 92 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.26% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 676 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 22.13% | 127 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.85% | 91 |
| Special Education | 17.07% | 98 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.46% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 574 |
44 teachers employed at Spicewood Elementary School have been teaching in the school for an average of about 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging 8.3 years. The 40 teachers at Chandler Oaks Elementary School have been serving the school for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging 11.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Spicewood Elementary School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Chandler Oaks Elementary School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while ten 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. At Spicewood Elementary School there are 41 female teachers and three male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has one staff members in the school administration department and seven more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Chandler Oaks Elementary School has an all-female teaching staff. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. In addition to its teaching staff, the school has two staff members in the school administration department and six more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.79% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.43% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.92% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.59% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.26% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.46% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.32% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.15% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.24% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.37% | 10 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.46% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 93.21% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 6.79% | 3 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 44 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 100.00% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | - | - |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 41 |
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