Is Parnell Elementary a good school?

Parnell Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Parnell Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Parnell Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Parnell Elementary?

Students at Parnell Elementary are 39% White, 38% African American, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Parnell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Parnell Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Jasper J H High : Jasper High School

Parnell Elementary

Summary:

Parnell Elementary is a public elementary school in Jasper, Texas, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 338 students. The school is part of the Jasper Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 927 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parnell Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 3,341 and 4,597 out of around 4,600 schools over the past decade. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subjects, with only 19.23% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. While the school spends more per student ($13,195 in 2020-2021) than the state average, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the nearby Jean C. Few Pri school, also part of the Jasper ISD, performs slightly better than Parnell Elementary on STAAR tests, but still lags behind the state averages. In contrast, the Spurger Elementary and Brookeland Elementary schools, which are in different districts, perform significantly better than Parnell Elementary and are ranked higher statewide, suggesting that the challenges faced by Parnell Elementary may be specific to the Jasper ISD.

Detail:

Public 3-5

151 Park St
Jasper, TX 75951-3499

(409) 384-2212

District: Jasper Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4597^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,195

Students who attend Parnell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Jasper J H
High:	Jasper High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

African American:

38.2%

Hispanic:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parnell Elementary ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Parnell Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), African American (38.2%), Hispanic (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parnell Elementary is 12. (See more...)

Compare Parnell Elementary employs 28.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parnell Elementary is $13,195.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Parnell Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jasper Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Jasper Independent School District (Isd) 927^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Parnell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	37.07	2591^st	3465	25.2%
2005	31.14	2824^th	3475	18.7%
2006	30.45	2827^th	3476	18.7%
2007	37.61	2786^th	3724	25.2%
2008	39.45	2694^th	3768	28.5%
2009	47.88	2352^nd	3884	39.4%
2010	54.81	2070^th	3937	47.4%
2011	47.75	2547^th	4095	37.8%
2012	34.49	3188^th	4206	24.2%
2013	24.56	3621^st	4221	14.2%
2014	31.31	3341^st	4260	21.6%
2015	29.52	3361^st	4320	22.2%
2016	12.06	4034^th	4286	5.9%
2017	17.51	3904^th	4329	9.8%
2018	11.57	4197^th	4359	3.7%
2019	13.25	4225^th	4479	5.7%
2021	21.14	3771^st	4578	17.6%
2022	9.08	4446^th	4581	2.9%
2023	6.46	4566^th	4647	1.7%
2024	6.86	4597^th	4675	1.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.10	971^st	1046	7.2%
2019	24.75	918^th	1112	17.4%
2021	16.88	868^th	961	9.7%
2023	8.12	1076^th	1099	2.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.28	3141^st	3226	2.6%
2019	14.72	3222^nd	3333	3.3%
2021	31.80	2559^th	3446	25.7%
2022	25.78	2951^st	3487	15.4%
2023	11.28	3472^nd	3556	2.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.43	3239^th	3558	9.0%
2019	24.26	3227^th	3684	12.4%
2021	38.73	2135^th	3799	43.8%
2022	27.42	3206^th	3952	18.9%
2023	16.31	3943^rd	4086	3.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.66	4142^nd	4264	2.9%
2019	15.56	4119^th	4309	4.4%
2021	25.02	3735^th	4451	16.1%
2022	11.31	4357^th	4477	2.7%
2023	6.69	4476^th	4521	1.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.77	4104^th	4306	4.7%
2019	10.34	4251^st	4348	2.2%
2021	20.52	3847^th	4499	14.5%
2022	11.08	4402^nd	4561	3.5%
2023	9.05	4473^rd	4588	2.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.10	2108^th	3106	32.1%
2019	42.92	2296^th	3184	27.9%
2021	44.05	1961^st	3006	34.8%
2023	14.17	2819^th	2980	5.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.94	4063^rd	4240	4.2%
2019	22.63	3835^th	4295	10.7%
2021	32.43	3166^th	4331	26.9%
2022	13.45	4327^th	4461	3.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.35	4190^th	4319	3.0%
2019	19.51	3872^nd	4357	11.1%
2021	24.00	3601^st	4498	19.9%
2022	9.61	4432^nd	4563	2.9%
2023	6.17	4521^st	4585	1.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.46	2396^th	2483	3.5%
2019	13.28	2449^th	2515	2.6%
2021	28.40	1936^th	2444	20.8%
2022	17.69	2262^nd	2421	6.6%
2023	11.01	2401^st	2443	1.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.82	3848^th	4168	7.7%
2019	19.36	3862^nd	4188	7.8%
2021	31.70	3119^th	4329	28.0%
2022	18.93	3996^th	4376	8.7%
2023	12.20	4249^th	4401	3.5%

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Rank History for White students at Parnell Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.94	3000^th	3127	4.1%
2019	13.12	2983^rd	3142	5.1%
2021	16.14	2821^st	3082	8.5%
2022	5.90	3039^th	3082	1.4%
2023	4.51	3067^th	3106	1.3%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Parnell Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	477	437	1	47	0	n/a	n/a	0	962
1990	507	463	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	1016
1991	486	420	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	-118	833
1992	464	400	1	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
1993	427	377	2	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	840
1994	422	399	2	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	871
1995	451	430	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	928
1996	451	430	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	928
1997	416	452	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	914
1998	411	433	4	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	913
1999	406	402	1	62	1	n/a	n/a	0	872
2000	237	207	3	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
2001	234	214	3	33	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
2002	217	197	3	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	449
2003	217	197	3	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	449
2004	196	200	3	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	430
2005	228	207	3	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2006	218	177	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2007	210	165	3	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2008	224	169	1	42	1	n/a	n/a	0	437
2009	199	162	1	53	2	n/a	n/a	0	417
2010	189	167	5	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	424
2011	191	176	7	65	2	0	8	0	449
2012	166	160	4	64	1	0	10	0	405
2013	147	173	0	70	0	0	11	0	401
2014	153	151	1	79	0	1	10	0	395
2015	129	147	1	77	1	0	11	0	366
2016	141	165	2	75	1	0	9	0	393
2017	123	170	1	66	1	5	9	0	375
2018	144	128	0	75	0	2	13	0	362
2019	131	118	1	70	0	0	16	0	336
2020	122	117	2	71	1	0	13	0	326
2021	96	121	1	68	2	0	11	0	299
2022	103	128	2	52	1	0	13	0	299
2023	131	129	3	57	0	0	18	0	338

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 Parnell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	962	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1016	54.0	18.8	n/a
1991	833	53.9	15.4	n/a
1992	898	50.5	17.7	57.2
1993	840	48.0	17.5	64.4
1994	871	52.1	16.7	55.8
1995	928	55.2	16.8	61.9
1996	928	55.2	16.8	61.9
1997	914	54.5	16.8	60.8
1998	913	53.4	17.1	58.9
1999	872	51.4	17.0	70.9
2000	477	38.2	12.5	62.1
2001	485	37.9	12.8	64.1
2002	449	34.2	13.1	68.6
2003	449	34.2	13.1	68.6
2004	430	33.6	12.8	69.3
2005	470	33.5	14.0	70.6
2006	428	35.7	12.0	69.4
2007	412	34.6	11.9	63.1
2008	437	38.5	11.4	67.5
2009	417	37.9	11.0	68.1
2010	424	38.4	11.0	76.7
2011	449	37.8	11.8	75.7
2012	405	33.8	11.9	76.8
2013	401	35.0	11.4	81.3
2014	395	29.8	13.2	80.5
2015	366	30.0	12.2	77.6
2016	393	29.0	13.5	73.8
2017	375	27.9	13.4	73.6
2018	362	28.7	12.5	82
2019	336	27.7	12.0	80.7
2020	326	26.7	12.2	83.1
2021	299	28.5	10.4	79.6
2022	299	27.2	10.9	81.6
2023	338	28.1	12.0	83.1

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 Parnell Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	962	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1016	54.0	18.8	n/a
1991	833	53.9	15.4	n/a
1992	898	50.5	17.7	57.2
1993	840	48.0	17.5	64.4
1994	871	52.1	16.7	55.8
1995	928	55.2	16.8	61.9
1996	928	55.2	16.8	61.9
1997	914	54.5	16.8	60.8
1998	913	53.4	17.1	58.9
1999	872	51.4	17.0	70.9
2000	477	38.2	12.5	62.1
2001	485	37.9	12.8	64.1
2002	449	34.2	13.1	68.6
2003	449	34.2	13.1	68.6
2004	430	33.6	12.8	69.3
2005	470	33.5	14.0	70.6
2006	428	35.7	12.0	69.4
2007	412	34.6	11.9	63.1
2008	437	38.5	11.4	67.5
2009	417	37.9	11.0	68.1
2010	424	38.4	11.0	76.7
2011	449	37.8	11.8	75.7
2012	405	33.8	11.9	76.8
2013	401	35.0	11.4	81.3
2014	395	29.8	13.2	80.5
2015	366	30.0	12.2	77.6
2016	393	29.0	13.5	73.8
2017	375	27.9	13.4	73.6
2018	362	28.7	12.5	82
2019	336	27.7	12.0	80.7
2020	326	26.7	12.2	83.1
2021	299	28.5	10.4	79.6
2022	299	27.2	10.9	81.6
2023	338	28.1	12.0	83.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Parnell Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,733 (16.5%)	$8,799 (83.5%)	$10,532
2020	$1,901 (16.7%)	$9,494 (83.3%)	$11,395
2021	$2,514 (19.1%)	$10,680 (80.9%)	$13,195

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Parnell 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 4225^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4566^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Parnell Elementary)	26	14	12%
4th Grade Reading (Jasper Independent School District (Isd))	26	14	12%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Parnell Elementary)	18	7	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jasper Independent School District (Isd))	18	7	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Parnell Elementary)	33	30	3%
5th Grade Reading (Jasper Independent School District (Isd))	33	30	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Parnell Elementary)	28	16	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jasper Independent School District (Isd))	28	16	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Parnell Elementary)	28	9	19%
5th Grade Science (Jasper Independent School District (Isd))	28	9	19%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	336	338	0.6%
African American	118	129	9.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	70	57	18.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	131	131
Two or More Races	16	18	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	83.1%	2.5%

Schools Near Parnell Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Parnell Elementary	Public	3-5	151 Park St	Jasper	75951	Jasper County	Jasper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 384-2212	338	28	12.0	83.1%	131 (38.8%)	129 (38.2%)	57 (16.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	6.9	4597^th of 4675 public elementary schools	1.7%		6.5	4566^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.7%	31	19.2	25.0	13.9		12.9	9.3	12.7		5.7	$13,195	$2,514	$10,680
Jean C Few Pri	Public	PK, KG-2	225 Bulldog	Jasper	75951	Jasper County	Jasper Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 489-9808	699	47	14.9	90.6%	252 (36.1%)	308 (44.1%)	89 (12.7%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.2%)								(n/a)										$10,814	$2,549	$8,265
Brookeland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	187 Wildcat Walk	Brookeland	75931	Jasper County	Brookeland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 698-2413	162	19	8.7	64.8%	150 (92.6%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	50	2159^th of 4675 public elementary schools	53.8%		43.8	2545^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.2%	386	50.0	58.1	42.9		36.4	48.4	45.7		20.0	$13,274	$1,383	$11,891
Newton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	416 E St	Newton	75966	Newton County	Newton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 420-6600	380	33	11.6	81.8%	227 (59.7%)	111 (29.2%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.6%)	25.8	3698^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.9%		43.8	2548^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.2%	1150	25.3	38.2			21.5	41.2				$12,355	$2,689	$9,666
Spurger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12212 Fm 92	Spurger	77660	Tyler County	Spurger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 429-3464	203	19	10.6	69.0%	177 (87.2%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)	44.9	2488^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.8%		51.3	2108^th of 4647 public elementary schools	54.6%	380	34.8	39.1	50.0	55.6	43.5	26.1	54.2	47.2	8.3	$11,963	$1,177	$10,785

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Impact of COVID-19 on Parnell Elementary

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Schools Near Parnell Elementary