Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A G Elder Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A G Elder Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Joshua, TX, covering an area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10 to 12-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A G Elder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
A G Elder Elementary School's student population of 670 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
School Motto
Joshua ISD will be a highly acclaimed model of educational excellence.
School Rankings
A G Elder Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A G Elder Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1598 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A G Elder Elementary School's ranking?
A G Elder Elementary School is ranked #1598 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend A G Elder Elementary School?
670 students attend A G Elder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of A G Elder Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A G Elder Elementary School?
A G Elder Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does A G Elder Elementary School offer ?
A G Elder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A G Elder Elementary School part of?
A G Elder Elementary School is part of Joshua Independent School District.
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