Jc Kelly Elementary

Summary:

Jc Kelly Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 297 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out as a high-performing, high-need institution that consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools and effectively serves its predominantly Hispanic student population.

Jc Kelly Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science significantly exceeding district and state averages, particularly for 4th and 5th grade students. The school excels in serving specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10-15% of Texas schools for these groups. This is particularly impressive given that over 90% of Jc Kelly's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hidalgo Park Elementary in the Hidalgo Independent School District, Jc Kelly consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, despite serving a similar student demographic. This suggests the school may have more effective instructional practices or resources in place, which could be attributed to its high spending per student ($11,399 in 2020-2021) and small student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 E Las Milpas Rd
       Pharr, TX  78577-9784


(956) 843-4201

District: Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
309th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,399 Help


Students who attend Jc Kelly Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Diaz J H
High:    Hidalgo Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jc Kelly Elementary ranks better than 93.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jc Kelly Elementary is 13.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jc Kelly Elementary is $11,399, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jc Kelly Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jc Kelly Elementary 309th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Jc Kelly Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Hispanic students:


Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd) 273rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jc Kelly Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.91 1142nd 3465 67.0%
2005 69.64 1020th 3475 70.6%
2006 57.31 1667th 3476 52.0%
2007 66.01 1298th 3724 65.1%
2008 45.95 2372nd 3768 37.0%
2009 64.14 1477th 3884 62.0%
2010 55.63 2031st 3937 48.4%
2011 11.04 3957th 4095 3.4%
2012 19.24 3877th 4206 7.8%
2013 19.78 3807th 4221 9.8%
2014 27.58 3512th 4260 17.6%
2015 27.24 3469th 4320 19.7%
2016 57.66 1910th 4286 55.4%
2017 79.45 727th 4329 83.2%
2018 91.77 291st 4359 93.3%
2019 89.57 358th 4479 92.0%
2022 73.13 1023rd 4581 77.7%
2023 81.91 689th 4647 85.2%
2024 91.66 309th 4675 93.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.74 113th 3226 96.5%
2019 86.44 168th 3333 95.0%
2022 75.22 504th 3487 85.5%
2023 79.23 420th 3556 88.2%
2024 87.46 277th 3638 92.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.33 932nd 3952 76.4%
2023 85.19 286th 4086 93.0%
2024 80.26 430th 4261 89.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.14 55th 4264 98.7%
2019 94.86 63rd 4309 98.5%
2022 82.27 382nd 4477 91.5%
2023 87.29 229th 4521 94.9%
2024 91.50 140th 4560 96.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.36 328th 4306 92.4%
2019 87.23 377th 4348 91.3%
2022 66.15 1264th 4561 72.3%
2023 79.94 701st 4588 84.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 433rd 3106 86.1%
2019 65.16 1155th 3184 63.7%
2023 77.78 14th 2980 99.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.84 59th 4240 98.6%
2019 95.71 53rd 4295 98.8%
2022 86.12 274th 4461 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.15 500th 4319 88.4%
2019 87.11 395th 4357 90.9%
2022 79.01 754th 4563 83.5%
2023 79.95 714th 4585 84.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jc Kelly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.73 97th 4168 97.7%
2019 92.44 145th 4188 96.5%
2022 77.93 598th 4376 86.3%
2023 85.66 352nd 4401 92.0%
2024 90.28 197th 4431 95.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Jc Kelly Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 0 0 508 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1990 2 0 0 526 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 1 0 0 569 0 n/a n/a -71 499
1992 2 0 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 4 0 0 614 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 5 0 0 637 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1995 4 0 0 679 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1996 4 0 0 679 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1997 2 0 0 649 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 2 0 0 644 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1999 1 0 0 652 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2000 5 0 0 434 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 3 0 0 503 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2002 2 0 0 557 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2003 2 0 0 557 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2004 1 0 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 0 1 0 446 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2006 0 0 0 432 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 0 0 0 461 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 0 0 0 442 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 0 0 0 464 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 0 0 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2011 0 0 0 408 0 0 0 0 408
2012 0 0 0 379 0 0 0 0 379
2013 0 0 0 376 0 0 0 0 376
2014 0 2 0 365 0 0 0 0 367
2015 1 2 0 392 0 0 0 0 395
2016 0 3 0 382 0 0 0 0 385
2017 0 1 0 410 0 0 0 0 411
2018 0 0 0 393 0 0 0 0 393
2019 0 0 0 376 0 0 0 0 376
2020 0 0 0 351 0 0 0 0 351
2021 0 0 0 328 0 0 0 0 328
2022 0 0 0 280 0 0 0 0 280
2023 0 0 0 297 0 0 0 0 297
2024 0 0 0 290 0 0 0 0 290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jc Kelly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 n/a n/a n/a
1990 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1991 499 30.1 16.5 n/a
1992 571 34.1 16.7 88.8
1993 618 36.0 17.2 81.9
1994 642 34.7 18.5 83.6
1995 683 38.5 17.7 70.7
1996 683 38.5 17.7 70.7
1997 651 40.0 16.3 55
1998 646 40.0 16.2 41.6
1999 653 40.0 16.3 30.5
2000 439 26.8 16.4 16.2
2001 506 31.8 15.9 7.1
2002 559 36.9 15.1 0
2003 559 36.9 15.1 0
2004 570 33.9 16.8 0
2005 447 26.9 16.6 0
2006 432 26.5 16.3 0
2007 461 28.4 16.2 0
2008 442 30.0 14.7 0
2009 464 30.8 15.0 0
2010 437 28.3 15.4 0
2011 408 27.0 15.0 0
2012 379 24.6 15.3 0
2013 376 22.3 16.8 91.8
2014 367 24.8 14.7 94.3
2015 395 25.0 15.8 93.9
2016 385 27.0 14.2 93.8
2017 411 28.5 14.4 93.7
2018 393 26.7 14.6 92.6
2019 376 23.3 16.1 93.9
2020 351 24.6 14.2 92.6
2021 328 21.6 15.1 93
2022 280 19.6 14.2 92.9
2023 297 20.5 14.4 90.6
2024 290 20.7 13.9 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jc Kelly Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 509 n/a n/a n/a
1990 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1991 499 30.1 16.5 n/a
1992 571 34.1 16.7 88.8
1993 618 36.0 17.2 81.9
1994 642 34.7 18.5 83.6
1995 683 38.5 17.7 70.7
1996 683 38.5 17.7 70.7
1997 651 40.0 16.3 55
1998 646 40.0 16.2 41.6
1999 653 40.0 16.3 30.5
2000 439 26.8 16.4 16.2
2001 506 31.8 15.9 7.1
2002 559 36.9 15.1 0
2003 559 36.9 15.1 0
2004 570 33.9 16.8 0
2005 447 26.9 16.6 0
2006 432 26.5 16.3 0
2007 461 28.4 16.2 0
2008 442 30.0 14.7 0
2009 464 30.8 15.0 0
2010 437 28.3 15.4 0
2011 408 27.0 15.0 0
2012 379 24.6 15.3 0
2013 376 22.3 16.8 91.8
2014 367 24.8 14.7 94.3
2015 395 25.0 15.8 93.9
2016 385 27.0 14.2 93.8
2017 411 28.5 14.4 93.7
2018 393 26.7 14.6 92.6
2019 376 23.3 16.1 93.9
2020 351 24.6 14.2 92.6
2021 328 21.6 15.1 93
2022 280 19.6 14.2 92.9
2023 297 20.5 14.4 90.6
2024 290 20.7 13.9 90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jc Kelly Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,028 (9.8%) $9,420 (90.2%) $10,448
2020 $1,428 (13.4%) $9,210 (86.6%) $10,638
2021 $1,916 (16.8%) $9,483 (83.2%) $11,399

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jc Kelly Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 358th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 689th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jc Kelly Elementary)4669
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))5457
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jc Kelly Elementary)7146
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))7563
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Jc Kelly Elementary)250
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))4628
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Jc Kelly Elementary)8272
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))7662
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jc Kelly Elementary)7878
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6682
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Jc Kelly Elementary)1170
 59%
   4th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))3849
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Jc Kelly Elementary)8149
 32%
   5th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6664
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jc Kelly Elementary)7685
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6874
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Jc Kelly Elementary)6962
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))6740
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Jc Kelly Elementary)5738
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Hidalgo Independent School District (Isd))8042
 38%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376297
 21%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic376297
 21%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%90.6%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jc Kelly Elementary

Yes. Jc Kelly Elementary ranks in the top 6.6% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Jc Kelly Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Jc Kelly Elementary.

Students who attend Jc Kelly Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Diaz J H
High : Hidalgo Early College High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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