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#8181 of 8,552 schools in TX

Fannindel EL

Elementary School · Fannindel ISD · Pecan Gap, TX

A Fannindel ISD elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

409 W MAIN, Pecan Gap, TX 75469

  • Math 12% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$22,503
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Fannindel EL score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fannindel EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average561/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,696

Median home value

$253,900

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

93.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Fannindel ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$22,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fannindel EL is listed in FANNINDEL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fannindel EL

Fannindel EL is a public elementary school in Pecan Gap, TX, part of Fannindel ISD, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,181 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fannindel EL

What grades does Fannindel EL serve?

Fannindel EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Fannindel EL?

Fannindel EL has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannindel EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Fannindel EL is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fannindel EL rank in TX?

Fannindel EL ranks #8,181 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Fannindel EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Fannindel EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fannindel EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fannindel EL has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fannindel EL a charter school?

No, Fannindel EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fannindel EL a Title I school?

No, Fannindel EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fannindel EL?

88.2% of students at Fannindel EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
85
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Delta County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
Area population (ZIP 75469)
438
Area median age
54.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75469; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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