Serving 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pullam Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PULLAM EL serves the northwest part of Brownsville, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pullam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pullam Elementary School's student population of 889 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
889 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pullam Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pullam Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#603 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pullam Elementary School's ranking?
Pullam Elementary School is ranked #603 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pullam Elementary School often compared to?
Pullam Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yturria Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pullam Elementary School?
889 students attend Pullam Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pullam Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pullam Elementary School?
Pullam Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pullam Elementary School offer ?
Pullam Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pullam Elementary School part of?
Pullam Elementary School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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