Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Public 1-5

 500 Fm 983
       Ferris, TX  75125-9112


(972) 544-2574

District: Ferris Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2891st of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,255 Help


Students who attend Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ferris J H
High:    Ferris High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  620

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.5%
White:
13.5%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.4% Help


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Compare Details Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary ranks worse than 62.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ferris Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.5%), White (13.5%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary is 12.5. 1 elementary schools in the Ferris Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary is $12,255, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ferris Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary 2891st of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Ferris Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ferris Independent School District (Isd) 700th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.11 2029th 4578 55.7%
2022 48.15 2262nd 4581 50.6%
2023 38.55 2891st 4647 37.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.28 1118th 3446 67.6%
2022 49.43 1684th 3487 51.7%
2023 34.01 2580th 3556 27.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.94 1368th 3799 64.0%
2022 49.51 1611th 3952 59.2%
2023 47.71 1780th 4086 56.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.72 1186th 4451 73.4%
2022 58.70 1561st 4477 65.1%
2023 47.10 2376th 4521 47.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.79 2251st 4499 50.0%
2022 47.16 2323rd 4561 49.1%
2023 39.23 2836th 4588 38.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.68 1770th 3006 41.1%
2022 49.06 1899th 2958 35.8%
2023 35.98 2393rd 2980 19.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.03 1000th 4331 76.9%
2022 54.16 1810th 4461 59.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.30 1813th 4498 59.7%
2022 49.22 2213th 4563 51.5%
2023 39.45 2799th 4585 39.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.85 1726th 2444 29.4%
2022 31.50 1818th 2421 24.9%
2023 84.88 198th 2443 91.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.99 1401st 4329 67.6%
2022 52.49 1928th 4376 55.9%
2023 36.37 2990th 4401 32.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.33 2011th 3082 34.8%
2022 47.11 1724th 3082 44.1%
2023 43.69 1882nd 3106 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 158 29 1 142 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 158 29 1 142 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 136 34 0 156 1 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 150 24 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2006 136 22 0 171 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2007 115 24 0 164 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 156 57 1 309 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2009 162 53 1 333 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2010 167 50 0 321 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 135 35 0 345 3 1 8 0 527
2012 123 34 2 337 1 1 4 0 502
2013 112 31 1 362 0 1 3 0 510
2014 107 33 1 376 0 0 2 0 519
2015 126 33 0 372 2 0 7 0 540
2016 134 30 0 407 2 0 3 0 576
2017 134 44 0 374 2 0 5 0 559
2018 121 33 3 364 1 1 8 0 531
2019 125 23 2 351 1 1 8 0 511
2020 111 29 3 363 2 0 4 0 512
2021 90 25 4 383 3 1 6 0 512
2022 86 24 2 417 3 0 2 0 534
2023 84 27 3 499 3 0 4 0 620

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 330 22.2 14.9 64.5
2003 330 22.2 14.9 64.5
2004 327 22.3 14.7 60.9
2005 328 23.0 14.3 63.7
2006 329 22.2 14.8 67.8
2007 304 20.7 14.7 73.4
2008 524 35.0 15.0 73.5
2009 551 33.9 16.2 77.9
2010 539 38.1 14.1 79.6
2011 527 36.8 14.3 83.1
2012 502 33.0 15.1 84.9
2013 510 34.4 14.7 82.9
2014 519 33.3 15.5 85.2
2015 540 34.0 15.8 81.7
2016 576 36.0 16.0 81.6
2017 559 38.6 14.4 84.3
2018 531 37.0 14.3 84.2
2019 511 34.0 15.0 81.8
2020 512 37.8 13.5 84
2021 512 42.9 11.9 85
2022 534 44.9 11.8 83.7
2023 620 49.2 12.5 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 330 22.2 14.9 64.5
2003 330 22.2 14.9 64.5
2004 327 22.3 14.7 60.9
2005 328 23.0 14.3 63.7
2006 329 22.2 14.8 67.8
2007 304 20.7 14.7 73.4
2008 524 35.0 15.0 73.5
2009 551 33.9 16.2 77.9
2010 539 38.1 14.1 79.6
2011 527 36.8 14.3 83.1
2012 502 33.0 15.1 84.9
2013 510 34.4 14.7 82.9
2014 519 33.3 15.5 85.2
2015 540 34.0 15.8 81.7
2016 576 36.0 16.0 81.6
2017 559 38.6 14.4 84.3
2018 531 37.0 14.3 84.2
2019 511 34.0 15.0 81.8
2020 512 37.8 13.5 84
2021 512 42.9 11.9 85
2022 534 44.9 11.8 83.7
2023 620 49.2 12.5 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (6.3%) $8,879 (93.7%) $9,473
2020 $807 (8.0%) $9,312 (92.0%) $10,119
2021 $1,356 (11.1%) $10,899 (88.9%) $12,255

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary)3863
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ferris Independent School District (Isd))3847
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary)4328
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ferris Independent School District (Isd))4326
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511620
 21.3%
African American2327
 17.4%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic351499
 42.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12584
 32.8%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%83.4%
 1.6%


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Students who attend Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ferris J H
High : Ferris High School

Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary ranks 2891st of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary.

Students at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 14% White, 4% African American.


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