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#7943 of 8,552 schools in TX

Vernon EL

Elementary School · Vernon ISD · Vernon, TX

A Vernon ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2110 STADIUM DR, Vernon, TX 76384

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,225
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Vernon EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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

78.9%

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 Vernon 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,422/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernon), 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

$51,582

Median home value

$101,600

Median rent

$859/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76384; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Vernon ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,225NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Vernon EL

Vernon EL is a public elementary school in Vernon, TX, part of Vernon ISD, serving approximately 535 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,943 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vernon EL

What grades does Vernon EL serve?

Vernon EL serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Vernon EL?

Vernon EL has an enrollment of approximately 535 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Vernon EL is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vernon EL rank in TX?

Vernon EL ranks #7,943 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Vernon EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Vernon EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Vernon EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernon EL has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Vernon EL a charter school?

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

Is Vernon EL a Title I school?

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

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

78.9% of students at Vernon 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
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
535
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Wilbarger County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 76384)
12,239
Area average commute
14.3 min
Area median age
39.5
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 76384; 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

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