Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H D Staples Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
H D Staples Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H D Staples Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H D Staples Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2377 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
61%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H D Staples Elementary School's ranking?
H D Staples Elementary School is ranked #2377 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are H D Staples Elementary School often compared to?
H D Staples Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plum Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend H D Staples Elementary School?
431 students attend H D Staples Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of H D Staples Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H D Staples Elementary School?
H D Staples Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H D Staples Elementary School offer ?
H D Staples Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is H D Staples Elementary School part of?
H D Staples Elementary School is part of Joshua ISD School District.
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