Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purcell 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 27% (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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Purcell 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 Purcell Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Purcell Elementary School is ranked #6786 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?
27% 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 Purcell Elementary School?
594 students attend Purcell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Purcell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purcell Elementary School?
Purcell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Purcell Elementary School offer ?
Purcell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Purcell Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Purcell Elementary School located?
Purcell Elementary School is located in the Westwood Richland neighborhood of Abilene, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Westwood Richland.
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The nearest high school to Purcell Elementary School is Premier H S Of Abilene (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
