A.G. Elder Elementary School

A.G. Elder Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
513 Henderson St,  Joshua, TX
Joshua Independent School District
5.0
3.6
670 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Lance Cathey
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
58%
Reading Proficiency
58%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
58%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
527:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
48.4%
Hispanic
45.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Black
1.6%
Native American
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
2/25/2017
Elder Elementary provides students with a loving and safe environment that produces high preforming students. Academics is a focus and the staff work hard to make sure every student is making progress!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/5/2025
This school district discriminates against Hispanics. They moved my student from the bus schedule just because two other children are new to the bus. When my student should have priority because he started school on time. It is assumed that if there are going to be new children on the bus, they have...
1.0 parent
5/9/2024
The principal lies a lot. The sped program only helps if your kid is not white even if they need it. This school failed my son.
5.0 parent
3/4/2022
My sweet James has really struggled with behavior and learning. With all the support he’s been given at Elder, he’s finally coming around!!! We are so grateful. :)
2.0 parent
4/2/2019
Our first year in the district, and while the principal seems very nice, it does not seem like he holds the teacher's responsible at all for the students' learning. My child did not increase all year long in reading or in math. The teacher did not communicate with the parents hardly at all. This sec...

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A.G. Elder Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Joshua, TX and is served by the Joshua Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 670 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. A.G. Elder Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Joshua Ninth Grade Campus, Joshua High School, New Horizon High School, and more. Learn more about what Joshua has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near A.G. Elder Elementary School.

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