Summary:
This analysis examines three elementary schools (PK-5) within the Krum Independent School District (Isd) in zip code 76249 (Krum, TX), which serves a combined enrollment of 1,197 students and holds a moderate statewide district ranking in the 55th percentile.
Blanche Dodd Elementary is the clear standout, achieving a 4-star rating and consistently outperforming its peers, particularly in 5th-grade Math and Science where it scores over 20 percentage points above the state average. It also has the best student-teacher ratio (13.6:1) and the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (32.84%). In contrast, Dyer Elementary shows the most volatility, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating before rebounding, and despite having the highest spending per student ($11,259), it struggles with the lowest 5th-grade Science scores (18.18% proficient). Dixie Hansel Elementary is the largest school (501 students) but is on a downward trend, dropping from the 53rd to the 47th percentile, and is the only school not to achieve a 3-star or higher rating in the most recent data.
A key takeaway is that higher spending does not guarantee better performance, as Dyer Elementary spends the most but achieves the lowest academic results in key areas. Conversely, Blanche Dodd excels with lower spending and a better student-teacher ratio. A district-wide strength is 4th-grade Reading, where all three schools outperformed the state average, suggesting a strong literacy curriculum. However, Dixie Hansel's decline is most pronounced in 3rd-grade Reading, dropping from 53.95% to 39.78% proficiency year-over-year, making it a school to watch for parents prioritizing early literacy growth.
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