Serving 449 students in grades 3-5, Parnell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Parnell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parnell Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Parnell Elementary School is ranked #7437 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Parnell Elementary School?
449 students attend Parnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Parnell Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parnell Elementary School?
Parnell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parnell Elementary School offer ?
Parnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Parnell Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 449 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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