Stuard Elementary

Stuard Elementary is a K-5 school in Aledo, TX, serving 544 students as part of the top-ranked Aledo Independent School District (Isd), which is rated 11th out of 951 districts in Texas. This school stands out for its exceptional mathematics program, with 4th and 5th-grade math proficiency rates (84.34% and 80.34%) being the highest in the entire district—a significant gap compared to nearby schools like Walsh Elementary (69.03%) and Lynn McKinney Elementary (71.88%). Stuard also excels in supporting Special Education students, ranking 32nd out of 4,301 schools statewide (99th percentile), which is a remarkable strength that far exceeds most schools in Texas.

While all Aledo elementary schools perform in the top 10% of the state, Stuard has the highest peak ranking over the last five years, reaching 86th in the state in 2021-2022. The school is particularly effective for male students, who rank 87th out of 4,582 schools (98th percentile), and it maintains consistent top-tier performance across all grades. However, there is a notable contrast in subgroup support: Special Education students thrive, but Gifted & Talented students rank lower at 793rd out of 3,075 schools (74th percentile), suggesting the school may focus resources on lifting all students rather than providing distinct challenges for the highest achievers.

Compared to schools outside the district, the differences are stark. Stuard's free/reduced lunch rate is just 4.96%, while nearby Ikard Elementary (in Weatherford Independent School District (Isd)) has 70.28%, and test scores at Stuard are roughly double those at Ikard and Uplift Elevate Prep Ps (in Uplift Education). For example, 5th-grade reading at Stuard is 85.47%, compared to 56.1% at Ikard and 39.47% at Uplift Elevate. A slight dip in 3rd-grade math (71.28% proficient) is a relative weak point, but the school successfully addresses this by 4th and 5th grade, making Stuard a powerhouse for math and inclusive support within an elite district.