Carnahan Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
99%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Carnahan Elementary School?
298 students attend Carnahan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carnahan Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carnahan Elementary School?
Carnahan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carnahan Elementary School offer ?
Carnahan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carnahan Elementary School part of?
Carnahan Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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