Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 1520 Polser Rd
       Carrollton, TX  75010-1220


(469) 713-5978

District: Lewisville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
932nd of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,107 Help


Students who attend Stem Academy At Polser Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stem Academy At Creek Valley Middle
High:    Hebron High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
28.2%
Hispanic:
22.3%
African American:
21.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details Stem Academy At Polser Elementary ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 17th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (28.2%), Hispanic (22.3%), African American (21.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary is 11.8, which is the 11th best among 38 elementary schools in the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary is $12,107, which is the 8th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Stem Academy At Polser Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stem Academy At Polser Elementary 932nd of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Stem Academy At Polser Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Lewisville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Lewisville Independent School District (Isd) 324th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.10 917th 3465 73.5%
2005 63.61 1340th 3475 61.4%
2006 61.64 1442nd 3476 58.5%
2007 68.52 1164th 3724 68.7%
2008 67.36 1219th 3768 67.6%
2009 63.96 1489th 3884 61.7%
2010 67.21 1318th 3937 66.5%
2011 48.00 2529th 4095 38.2%
2012 70.16 1125th 4206 73.3%
2013 59.29 1768th 4221 58.1%
2014 49.37 2368th 4260 44.4%
2015 51.01 2267th 4320 47.5%
2016 56.96 1950th 4286 54.5%
2017 49.36 2008th 4329 53.6%
2018 42.46 2396th 4359 45.0%
2019 40.58 2648th 4479 40.9%
2021 78.28 800th 4578 82.5%
2022 74.50 972nd 4581 78.8%
2023 75.67 932nd 4647 79.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.90 1338th 3226 58.5%
2019 28.01 2773rd 3333 16.8%
2021 64.56 817th 3446 76.3%
2022 66.16 853rd 3487 75.5%
2023 84.54 268th 3556 92.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.11 1245th 3558 65.0%
2019 60.13 940th 3684 74.5%
2021 52.03 1317th 3799 65.3%
2022 46.35 1809th 3952 54.2%
2023 65.88 841st 4086 79.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.56 3689th 4264 13.5%
2019 31.26 3378th 4309 21.6%
2021 68.92 901st 4451 79.8%
2022 66.73 1064th 4477 76.2%
2023 63.22 1314th 4521 70.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.11 2108th 4306 51.0%
2019 34.43 3037th 4348 30.2%
2021 77.15 784th 4499 82.6%
2022 70.16 1091st 4561 76.1%
2023 71.04 1056th 4588 77.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.79 1205th 3106 61.2%
2019 61.87 1392nd 3184 56.3%
2021 65.31 1172nd 3006 61.0%
2022 75.77 378th 2958 87.2%
2023 70.48 785th 2980 73.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.24 3223rd 4240 24.0%
2019 24.88 3713th 4295 13.6%
2021 55.75 1449th 4331 66.5%
2022 47.21 2299th 4461 48.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.69 2722nd 4319 37.0%
2019 45.52 2284th 4357 47.6%
2021 76.51 816th 4498 81.9%
2022 74.74 924th 4563 79.8%
2023 78.40 771st 4585 83.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.39 818th 1005 18.6%
2019 25.27 863rd 1009 14.5%
2021 43.03 599th 967 38.1%
2022 51.40 547th 957 42.8%
2023 64.38 388th 1015 61.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.30 1658th 2483 33.2%
2019 35.88 1724th 2515 31.5%
2021 53.99 905th 2444 63.0%
2022 43.39 1323rd 2421 45.4%
2023 49.94 1079th 2443 55.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.26 3114th 4168 25.3%
2019 38.93 2700th 4188 35.5%
2021 85.60 342nd 4329 92.1%
2022 80.55 503rd 4376 88.5%
2023 78.58 581st 4401 86.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.69 1953rd 3127 37.5%
2019 40.63 2016th 3142 35.8%
2021 83.59 274th 3082 91.1%
2022 76.31 508th 3082 83.5%
2023 77.95 488th 3106 84.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, October 11, 2019

Open Quote My kids have been going to Polser since PreK. Their teachers have been excellent. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, June 1, 2018

Open Quote This school is quite possibly the worst school I have ever been in as a substitute. From cliquish teachers who refuse to share items bought with curriculum money to calling each other bitches in the hall, the faculty is obviously burned out and mismanaged. The AC malfunctions ALL the time and there are rooms without any air conditioning at all where water is constantly dripping from the ceiling into buckets and ceiling light fixtures. The principal and office staff are less than supportive and create a toxic, negative environment around the school. The principal holds all of the teachers to different standards than himself or other teachers who he are friends with. I have seen him chastise teachers because they were three minutes late but let other teachers come in fifteen to twenty minutes late. Human feces was even found on the playground at one point and the office replied that the teachers should just let nature take care of it. There are plenty of dedicated teachers and faculty at this school who I'm sure dedicate their lives to their students but they are constantly ran off or bullied until they burn out. New teachers are not welcomed and they are not trained appropriately. I would never allow my child to attend this school because of the environment and toxicity. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 238 34 29 22 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 238 34 29 22 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 398 59 36 30 3 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 423 66 44 42 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 471 89 49 51 3 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 427 109 59 63 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 427 124 55 46 3 n/a n/a 0 655
2002 315 104 66 56 4 n/a n/a 0 545
2003 315 104 66 56 4 n/a n/a 0 545
2004 287 84 65 51 6 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 268 104 58 50 4 n/a n/a 0 484
2006 230 115 57 56 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 242 124 66 65 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2008 194 136 78 54 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 184 123 77 65 3 n/a n/a 0 452
2010 179 128 64 69 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2011 159 119 63 83 2 0 21 0 447
2012 164 135 85 101 2 0 23 0 510
2013 141 147 85 94 3 0 26 0 496
2014 132 138 96 97 2 0 26 0 491
2015 118 138 111 73 3 0 23 0 466
2016 114 140 89 66 2 1 28 0 440
2017 103 130 106 61 2 1 19 0 422
2018 91 120 103 57 4 1 17 0 393
2019 87 131 104 62 6 1 20 0 411
2020 97 125 129 102 4 1 39 0 497
2021 85 116 127 81 1 1 39 0 450
2022 86 102 139 95 1 1 38 0 462
2023 100 102 135 107 0 2 33 0 479

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 Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 324 21.4 15.1 3.4
1996 324 21.4 15.1 3.4
1997 526 32.1 16.4 6.7
1998 576 34.6 16.6 5.2
1999 663 39.6 16.7 9.8
2000 660 40.6 16.3 10.2
2001 655 40.5 16.2 9.2
2002 545 35.0 15.6 15.6
2003 545 35.0 15.6 15.6
2004 493 33.9 14.5 11.2
2005 484 33.8 14.3 26
2006 459 34.6 13.3 30.9
2007 499 35.0 14.3 30.3
2008 464 34.4 13.5 31.9
2009 452 34.2 13.2 33
2010 442 33.5 13.1 35.5
2011 447 35.0 12.7 35.3
2012 510 38.4 13.2 41.8
2013 496 38.6 12.8 44.8
2014 491 35.6 13.7 46.6
2015 466 32.0 14.5 48.3
2016 440 32.0 13.7 48
2017 422 34.8 12.1 48.8
2018 393 33.6 11.6 48.6
2019 411 33.7 12.1 51.1
2020 497 37.9 13.0 44.1
2021 450 40.0 11.2 39.1
2022 462 38.9 11.8 39.2
2023 479 40.3 11.8 45.3

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 Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 324 21.4 15.1 3.4
1996 324 21.4 15.1 3.4
1997 526 32.1 16.4 6.7
1998 576 34.6 16.6 5.2
1999 663 39.6 16.7 9.8
2000 660 40.6 16.3 10.2
2001 655 40.5 16.2 9.2
2002 545 35.0 15.6 15.6
2003 545 35.0 15.6 15.6
2004 493 33.9 14.5 11.2
2005 484 33.8 14.3 26
2006 459 34.6 13.3 30.9
2007 499 35.0 14.3 30.3
2008 464 34.4 13.5 31.9
2009 452 34.2 13.2 33
2010 442 33.5 13.1 35.5
2011 447 35.0 12.7 35.3
2012 510 38.4 13.2 41.8
2013 496 38.6 12.8 44.8
2014 491 35.6 13.7 46.6
2015 466 32.0 14.5 48.3
2016 440 32.0 13.7 48
2017 422 34.8 12.1 48.8
2018 393 33.6 11.6 48.6
2019 411 33.7 12.1 51.1
2020 497 37.9 13.0 44.1
2021 450 40.0 11.2 39.1
2022 462 38.9 11.8 39.2
2023 479 40.3 11.8 45.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $635 (5.9%) $10,110 (94.1%) $10,745
2020 $602 (5.6%) $10,117 (94.4%) $10,719
2021 $1,316 (10.9%) $10,791 (89.1%) $12,107

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2648th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 932nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 39.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Stem Academy At Polser Elementary)4356
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lewisville Independent School District (Isd))5061
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stem Academy At Polser Elementary)4759
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lewisville Independent School District (Isd))5255
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Stem Academy At Polser Elementary)3452
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Lewisville Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stem Academy At Polser Elementary)3545
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lewisville Independent School District (Isd))5051
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Stem Academy At Polser Elementary)4175
 34%
   5th Grade Reading (Lewisville Independent School District (Isd))6566
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stem Academy At Polser Elementary)5270
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lewisville Independent School District (Isd))6559
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Stem Academy At Polser Elementary)3861
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Lewisville Independent School District (Isd))5445
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411479
 16.5%
African American131102
 22.1%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian104135
 29.8%
Hispanic62107
 72.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White87100
 14.9%
Two or More Races2033
 65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%45.3%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stem Academy At Polser Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Stem Academy At Polser Elementary.

Students who attend Stem Academy At Polser Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stem Academy At Creek Valley Middle
High : Hebron High School

Stem Academy At Polser Elementary ranks 932nd of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Stem Academy At Polser Elementary are 28% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 21% African American, 21% White, 7% Two or more races.


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