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#1818 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Early EL

Elementary School · Early ISD · Early, TX

An Early ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 3315, Early, TX 76803

  • Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$12,181
Chronic Absenteeism5.4%

Students at Early EL score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
58%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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

48.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Early EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,660/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brown County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.6 mi33Compare →
Cross Classical AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–73.7 mi27Compare →
Coggin ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–63.8 mi721Compare →
East ELEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–53.9 mi307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Early ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Early EL is listed in EARLY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Early EL

Early EL is a public elementary school in Early, TX, part of Early ISD, serving approximately 239 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,818 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Early EL

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Early Independent School District (Early ISD) in Texas reports a 16:1 student-teacher ratio and a 100% graduation rate 1. The district sponsors 15 sports teams 1. Dr. Joan Otten serves as the Superintendent 1. The School Board members listed are Daniel Rodriguez, Jonathan McCullough, Larin Hair, Sandy Benson, Christina Pruett, Rob Welker, and Scott Bird 1. Early ISD was selected for the inaugural cohort of the RaiseYourHandTX Community Leaders Fellowship, an 18-month program designed to advocate for public education at the Texas Capitol 1. The district's mission is to provide a safe environment for student growth and prepare them socially, emotionally, and academically 1. Its vision focuses on equipping students to achieve their full potential 1. Recent events include elementary spring musicals and AP exams in Chemistry, US Government, and English Literature 1. The district also participates in the FFA State Build OFF Contest at Abilene TSTC 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.earlyisd.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Early EL

What grades does Early EL serve?

Early EL serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Early EL?

Early EL has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Early EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Early EL is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Early EL rank in TX?

Early EL ranks #1,818 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Early EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Early EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Early EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Early EL has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Early EL a charter school?

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

Is Early EL a Title I school?

No, Early EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early EL?

48.1% of students at Early 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
239
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Brown County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.4%
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.
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

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