Hackberry Elementary

Summary:

Hackberry Elementary is a public elementary school in Frisco, Texas, serving 732 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Little Elm Independent School District, which is ranked 449 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hackberry Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 24.45% White, 19.54% African American, 38.93% Hispanic, 11.2% Asian, and 5.05% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby Frisco ISD schools, which tend to have a larger percentage of White and Asian students. However, Hackberry's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the nearby Frisco ISD schools, though still higher than the district and state averages. For example, Hackberry's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 51.47%, compared to 59.7% at Prestwick Elementary (also in Little Elm ISD) and 61.8% at Corbell Elementary (in Frisco ISD).

Hackberry Elementary also has a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 49% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the nearby Frisco ISD schools, which have much lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Hackberry's student-teacher ratio of 15.2 is slightly higher than the nearby Frisco ISD schools, which range from 13.7 to 18.1. These factors, combined with the school's declining performance over time, suggest that Hackberry Elementary may face unique challenges in addressing the needs of its diverse student population and improving academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7200 Snug Harbor
       Frisco, TX  75034


(972) 947-9453

District: Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2284th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,995 Help


Students who attend Hackberry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lowell H Strike Middle
High:    Little Elm High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.6%
White:
25.6%
African American:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hackberry Elementary ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hackberry Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.6%), White (25.6%), African American (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hackberry Elementary is 13.1, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hackberry Elementary is $10,995. 3 elementary schools in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hackberry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hackberry Elementary 2284th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hackberry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Little Elm Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) 449th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hackberry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.56 2417th 3465 30.2%
2005 45.32 2244th 3475 35.4%
2006 71.71 919th 3476 73.6%
2007 60.60 1638th 3724 56.0%
2008 64.13 1406th 3768 62.7%
2009 73.63 855th 3884 78.0%
2010 80.28 446th 3937 88.7%
2011 82.60 330th 4095 91.9%
2012 66.89 1311th 4206 68.8%
2013 61.06 1667th 4221 60.5%
2014 52.74 2170th 4260 49.1%
2015 45.95 2545th 4320 41.1%
2016 49.56 2325th 4286 45.8%
2017 40.07 2515th 4329 41.9%
2018 33.80 2955th 4359 32.2%
2019 37.89 2822nd 4479 37.0%
2021 54.18 1818th 4578 60.3%
2022 37.75 2878th 4581 37.2%
2023 33.73 3174th 4647 31.7%
2024 48.01 2284th 4675 51.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 755th 1046 27.8%
2019 14.49 1017th 1112 8.5%
2022 59.35 379th 1004 62.3%
2023 34.65 790th 1099 28.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.55 1834th 3226 43.1%
2019 33.55 2480th 3333 25.6%
2021 41.65 1962nd 3446 43.1%
2022 20.67 3153rd 3487 9.6%
2023 27.61 2888th 3556 18.8%
2024 31.17 2701st 3638 25.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.56 3135th 3558 11.9%
2019 26.17 3113th 3684 15.5%
2021 41.55 1926th 3799 49.3%
2022 40.60 2235th 3952 43.4%
2023 34.61 2749th 4086 32.7%
2024 24.38 3596th 4261 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.36 3525th 4264 17.3%
2019 22.65 3857th 4309 10.5%
2021 50.16 2018th 4451 54.7%
2022 33.26 3297th 4477 26.4%
2023 33.43 3313th 4521 26.7%
2024 33.15 3359th 4560 26.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.06 2807th 4306 34.8%
2019 38.79 2758th 4348 36.6%
2021 47.75 2153rd 4499 52.1%
2022 45.39 2439th 4561 46.5%
2023 32.86 3228th 4588 29.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.33 1372nd 3106 55.8%
2019 66.13 1102nd 3184 65.4%
2021 63.48 1255th 3006 58.3%
2022 57.82 1523rd 2958 48.5%
2023 53.85 1753rd 2980 41.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.93 2435th 4240 42.6%
2019 34.81 3055th 4295 28.9%
2021 42.16 2411th 4331 44.3%
2022 23.08 3914th 4461 12.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.48 3157th 4319 26.9%
2019 37.48 2830th 4357 35.0%
2021 59.02 1540th 4498 65.8%
2022 32.09 3270th 4563 28.3%
2023 36.45 2990th 4585 34.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.36 804th 1009 20.3%
2022 27.64 806th 957 15.8%
2023 20.30 910th 1015 10.3%
2024 27.87 873rd 1035 15.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.42 1159th 2483 53.3%
2019 46.51 1278th 2515 49.2%
2021 74.34 338th 2444 86.2%
2022 51.59 1029th 2421 57.5%
2023 46.99 1171st 2443 52.1%
2024 60.30 768th 2421 68.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.08 3192nd 4168 23.4%
2019 30.73 3240th 4188 22.6%
2021 56.13 1571st 4329 63.7%
2022 29.92 3425th 4376 21.7%
2023 24.85 3678th 4401 16.4%
2024 36.16 3019th 4431 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hackberry Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.63 2327th 3127 25.6%
2019 41.18 1991st 3142 36.6%
2021 33.86 2197th 3082 28.7%
2022 29.68 2437th 3082 20.9%
2023 29.58 2433rd 3106 21.7%
2024 30.92 2374th 3078 22.9%
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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Monday, December 10, 2018

Open Quote Teachers and staff go above and beyond at this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Open Quote Horrible school. Moved away from the district and my child was never bullied again, and grades improved. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hackberry Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 256 52 8 217 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 301 69 8 258 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2006 175 46 2 172 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 161 42 3 205 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2008 153 51 11 222 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 168 54 12 252 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2010 181 62 10 263 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2011 179 56 10 285 1 0 15 0 546
2012 179 63 15 463 0 0 14 0 734
2013 196 66 15 419 1 0 16 0 713
2014 212 71 15 429 2 1 19 0 749
2015 139 74 14 415 0 0 15 0 657
2016 133 81 15 389 0 0 10 0 628
2017 142 84 18 344 0 0 16 0 604
2018 146 94 39 323 0 1 24 0 627
2019 177 104 58 304 0 1 25 0 669
2020 197 134 57 300 0 1 26 0 715
2021 198 114 60 275 0 1 32 0 680
2022 208 112 69 289 0 3 30 0 711
2023 179 143 82 285 1 5 37 0 732
2024 158 109 60 244 1 5 39 0 616

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 Hackberry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 536 40.8 13.1 41.2
2005 637 44.4 14.3 41.1
2006 395 34.3 11.5 48.6
2007 411 36.0 11.4 52.8
2008 439 39.0 11.3 55.6
2009 487 39.3 12.4 52.2
2010 517 40.2 12.8 53.2
2011 546 41.0 13.2 55.9
2012 734 42.0 17.4 66.3
2013 713 43.3 16.4 61.2
2014 749 46.0 16.2 58.2
2015 657 44.0 14.9 64.1
2016 628 44.0 14.2 62.6
2017 604 42.7 14.1 52.5
2018 627 40.6 15.4 43.9
2019 669 42.1 15.8 46.3
2020 715 43.6 16.3 47
2021 680 48.6 13.9 48.8
2022 711 46.7 15.1 49.8
2023 732 48.0 15.2 49.3
2024 616 46.7 13.1 47.2

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 Hackberry Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 536 40.8 13.1 41.2
2005 637 44.4 14.3 41.1
2006 395 34.3 11.5 48.6
2007 411 36.0 11.4 52.8
2008 439 39.0 11.3 55.6
2009 487 39.3 12.4 52.2
2010 517 40.2 12.8 53.2
2011 546 41.0 13.2 55.9
2012 734 42.0 17.4 66.3
2013 713 43.3 16.4 61.2
2014 749 46.0 16.2 58.2
2015 657 44.0 14.9 64.1
2016 628 44.0 14.2 62.6
2017 604 42.7 14.1 52.5
2018 627 40.6 15.4 43.9
2019 669 42.1 15.8 46.3
2020 715 43.6 16.3 47
2021 680 48.6 13.9 48.8
2022 711 46.7 15.1 49.8
2023 732 48.0 15.2 49.3
2024 616 46.7 13.1 47.2

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 Hackberry Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $897 (10.3%) $7,823 (89.7%) $8,720
2020 $920 (9.8%) $8,497 (90.2%) $9,417
2021 $958 (8.7%) $10,036 (91.3%) $10,995

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hackberry 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2822nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3174th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hackberry Elementary)3445
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4353
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hackberry Elementary)3124
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4146
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hackberry Elementary)4813
 35%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3414
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Hackberry Elementary)4033
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3947
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hackberry Elementary)4436
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Hackberry Elementary)4433
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))2725
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Hackberry Elementary)4952
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))5555
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hackberry Elementary)5437
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))5644
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Hackberry Elementary)3229
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Little Elm Independent School District (Isd))4333
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669732
 9.4%
African American104143
 37.5%
American Indian01
Asian5882
 41.4%
Hispanic304285
 6.3%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White177179
 1.1%
Two or More Races2537
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%49.3%
 3%


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Students who attend Hackberry Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowell H Strike Middle
High : Little Elm High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Hackberry Elementary.

Hackberry Elementary ranks 2284th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hackberry Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 26% White, 18% African American, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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