Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School serves 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School?
665 students attend Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School?
Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School offer ?
Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School part of?
Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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