Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Annie Purl 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Annie Purl Elementary serves the southeast part of Georgetown, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Annie Purl Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1948
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Annie Purl Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Annie Purl Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7581 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
yellow and gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annie Purl Elementary School's ranking?
Annie Purl Elementary School is ranked #7581 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Annie Purl Elementary School often compared to?
Annie Purl Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Annie Purl Elementary School?
690 students attend Annie Purl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Annie Purl Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Annie Purl Elementary School?
Annie Purl Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Annie Purl Elementary School offer ?
Annie Purl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Annie Purl Elementary School part of?
Annie Purl Elementary School is part of Georgetown Independent School District.
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