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#1673 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 20% in state

A G Elder EL

Elementary School · Joshua ISD · Joshua, TX

A Joshua ISD elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

513 HENDERSON ST, Joshua, TX 76058

  • Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$12,068
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at A G Elder EL score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where A G Elder EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated768/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joshua), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,719

Median home value

$224,500

Median rent

$1,347/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
H D Staples ELEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.5 mi431Compare →
Plum Creek ELEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.8 mi444Compare →
Joshua Adventist Multigrade SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–81.5 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Joshua ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 10
District spending per student
$12,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

A G Elder EL is listed in JOSHUA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A G Elder EL

A G Elder EL is a public elementary school in Joshua, TX, part of Joshua ISD, serving approximately 670 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,673 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A G Elder EL

What grades does A G Elder EL serve?

A G Elder EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend A G Elder EL?

A G Elder EL has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A G Elder EL?

The student-teacher ratio at A G Elder EL is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A G Elder EL rank in TX?

A G Elder EL ranks #1,673 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is A G Elder EL's MySchoolScout rating?

A G Elder EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A G Elder EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A G Elder EL has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is A G Elder EL a charter school?

No, A G Elder EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A G Elder EL a Title I school?

No, A G Elder EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A G Elder EL?

59.4% of students at A G Elder EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
670
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 76058)
21,531
Area average commute
34 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76058; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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