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#6920 of 8,552 schools in TX

Emeline Carpenter EL

Elementary School · Nacogdoches ISD · Nacogdoches, TX

A Nacogdoches ISD elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

DRAWER 631521, Nacogdoches, TX 75963

  • Math 14% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-37.3 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$11,528
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Emeline Carpenter EL score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency17%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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

94.1%

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 Emeline Carpenter 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,697/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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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.

Nacogdoches ISD

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$11,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Emeline Carpenter EL is listed in NACOGDOCHES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emeline Carpenter EL

Emeline Carpenter EL is a public elementary school in Nacogdoches, TX, part of Nacogdoches ISD, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,920 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emeline Carpenter EL

What grades does Emeline Carpenter EL serve?

Emeline Carpenter EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Emeline Carpenter EL?

Emeline Carpenter EL has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emeline Carpenter EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Emeline Carpenter EL is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emeline Carpenter EL rank in TX?

Emeline Carpenter EL ranks #6,920 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Emeline Carpenter EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Emeline Carpenter EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Emeline Carpenter EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emeline Carpenter EL has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Emeline Carpenter EL a charter school?

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

Is Emeline Carpenter EL a Title I school?

No, Emeline Carpenter EL is not currently a Title I school.

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

94.1% of students at Emeline Carpenter 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Nacogdoches County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
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.

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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