Serving 686 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary is centrally located in San Juan, TX, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families within this area can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the nearest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School's student population of 686 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
686 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#3978 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School's ranking?
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School is ranked #3978 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School often compared to?
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geraldine Palmer Elementary School, Carmen Anaya Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School?
686 students attend Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School?
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School offer ?
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School part of?
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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