Is Panhandle Elementary a good school?

Yes. Panhandle Elementary ranks in the top 10.0% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Panhandle Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Panhandle Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Panhandle Elementary?

Students at Panhandle Elementary are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Panhandle Elementary attend?

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

Panhandle Elementary

Summary:

Panhandle Elementary is a public elementary school located in Panhandle, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 317 students. The school is part of the Panhandle Independent School District, which is ranked 58th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Panhandle Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Texas elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90% of 3rd-grade students at Panhandle Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school also has a strong gifted and talented program, ranking among the top 1% of Texas elementary schools in this category. Additionally, Panhandle Elementary's performance for special education and at-risk students is noteworthy, with rankings in the top 5% and top 30% of Texas elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to the nearby Highland Park Elementary and White Deer Elementary, Panhandle Elementary outperforms both schools in academic metrics, student-teacher ratio, and spending per student. However, the school's predominantly white student population and potential achievement gaps for Hispanic and African American students indicate a need to address equity and ensure all students have access to the same high-quality educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068-1030

(806) 537-3579

District: Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,917

Students who attend Panhandle Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Panhandle J H
High:	Panhandle High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Panhandle Elementary ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panhandle Elementary is 13.4. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panhandle Elementary is $9,917.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Panhandle Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Panhandle Independent School District (Isd) 58^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	76.54	602^nd	3465	82.6%
2005	72.05	874^th	3475	74.8%
2006	68.18	1118^th	3476	67.8%
2007	80.70	396^th	3724	89.4%
2008	72.96	869^th	3768	76.9%
2009	74.45	794^th	3884	79.6%
2010	87.86	14^th	3937	99.6%
2011	87.47	47^th	4095	98.9%
2012	88.51	279^th	4206	93.4%
2013	94.56	32^nd	4221	99.2%
2014	91.26	135^th	4260	96.8%
2015	91.33	129^th	4320	97.0%
2016	86.01	425^th	4286	90.1%
2017	77.99	771^st	4329	82.2%
2018	79.11	704^th	4359	83.8%
2019	73.91	921^st	4479	79.4%
2021	92.40	300^th	4578	93.4%
2022	80.80	716^th	4581	84.4%
2023	81.10	721^st	4647	84.5%
2024	87.75	466^th	4675	90.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.64	309^th	3558	91.3%
2019	31.45	2733^rd	3684	25.8%
2021	93.05	93^rd	3799	97.6%
2022	60.40	1052^nd	3952	73.4%
2023	50.37	1623^rd	4086	60.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.27	2157^th	4264	49.4%
2019	45.02	2427^th	4309	43.7%
2021	87.60	197^th	4451	95.6%
2022	48.74	2242^nd	4477	49.9%
2023	72.50	769^th	4521	83.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.75	451^st	4306	89.5%
2019	72.95	892^nd	4348	79.5%
2021	90.65	313^th	4499	93.0%
2022	82.00	600^th	4561	86.8%
2023	83.49	572^nd	4588	87.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.44	1480^th	3106	52.4%
2019	71.00	728^th	3184	77.1%
2021	80.70	275^th	3006	90.9%
2022	78.64	85^th	2958	97.1%
2023	77.78	14^th	2980	99.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.17	1029^th	4240	75.7%
2019	47.88	2116^th	4295	50.7%
2021	82.46	314^th	4331	92.7%
2022	58.83	1494^th	4461	66.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.64	1230^th	4319	71.5%
2019	71.97	937^th	4357	78.5%
2021	90.17	348^th	4498	92.3%
2022	76.42	849^th	4563	81.4%
2023	74.35	952^nd	4585	79.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.13	1937^th	4168	53.5%
2019	24.35	3619^th	4188	13.6%
2021	92.36	158^th	4329	96.4%
2023	24.16	3732^nd	4401	15.2%

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Rank History for White students at Panhandle Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.59	949^th	3127	69.7%
2019	58.15	1227^th	3142	60.9%
2021	78.57	427^th	3082	86.1%
2022	71.48	705^th	3082	77.1%
2023	70.86	753^rd	3106	75.8%

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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 Panhandle Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	361	2	1	31	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	395
1989	322	4	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1990	286	1	2	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
1991	296	2	2	30	0	n/a	n/a	-51	279
1992	291	1	1	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	329
1993	289	0	1	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1994	281	1	2	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1995	299	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1996	299	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
1997	307	1	0	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	354
1998	290	1	0	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
1999	299	1	0	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2000	311	1	0	45	2	n/a	n/a	0	359
2001	291	1	0	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	330
2002	274	3	0	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	311
2003	274	3	0	31	3	n/a	n/a	0	311
2004	269	6	0	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	305
2005	267	6	1	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	304
2006	286	9	0	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	320
2007	282	4	0	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	311
2008	288	4	2	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	320
2009	301	3	3	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	335
2010	305	2	2	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2011	308	2	2	21	0	0	1	0	334
2012	290	3	2	27	1	0	0	0	323
2013	291	2	3	24	1	0	0	0	321
2014	295	2	2	21	1	0	0	0	321
2015	279	3	1	26	3	0	0	0	312
2016	272	3	1	26	2	0	3	0	307
2017	288	3	1	40	2	0	3	0	337
2018	286	4	2	43	0	0	6	0	341
2019	291	1	3	28	0	0	5	0	328
2020	276	1	1	24	1	0	4	0	307
2021	265	2	1	33	2	0	10	0	313
2022	261	5	1	35	3	0	9	0	314
2023	256	4	2	42	3	0	10	0	317

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 Panhandle Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	395	23.0	17.1	n/a
1989	360	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	325	25.0	13.0	n/a
1991	279	1.0	279.0	n/a
1992	329	24.3	13.5	21.9
1993	327	24.0	13.6	36.4
1994	319	25.2	12.7	23.5
1995	336	25.1	13.4	14.9
1996	336	25.1	13.4	14.9
1997	354	25.0	14.2	21.2
1998	339	25.0	13.6	12.4
1999	347	25.1	13.8	23.6
2000	359	27.1	13.2	27.3
2001	330	27.2	12.1	27
2002	311	27.2	11.4	29.3
2003	311	27.2	11.4	29.3
2004	305	27.3	11.2	29.8
2005	304	27.6	11.0	28.9
2006	320	28.4	11.3	35
2007	311	29.0	10.7	37
2008	320	28.3	11.3	27.5
2009	335	26.4	12.7	22.1
2010	331	26.4	12.5	27.5
2011	334	26.0	12.8	32.3
2012	323	24.0	13.4	26.9
2013	321	24.7	12.9	21.8
2014	321	24.2	13.2	24.9
2015	312	25.0	12.4	22.8
2016	307	24.0	12.7	29.6
2017	337	24.0	14.0	30.6
2018	341	22.8	14.8	35.8
2019	328	23.0	14.2	32
2020	307	22.3	13.7	33.2
2021	313	23.3	13.3	37.1
2022	314	23.7	13.2	34.4
2023	317	23.6	13.4	31.5

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 Panhandle Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	395	23.0	17.1	n/a
1989	360	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	325	25.0	13.0	n/a
1991	279	1.0	279.0	n/a
1992	329	24.3	13.5	21.9
1993	327	24.0	13.6	36.4
1994	319	25.2	12.7	23.5
1995	336	25.1	13.4	14.9
1996	336	25.1	13.4	14.9
1997	354	25.0	14.2	21.2
1998	339	25.0	13.6	12.4
1999	347	25.1	13.8	23.6
2000	359	27.1	13.2	27.3
2001	330	27.2	12.1	27
2002	311	27.2	11.4	29.3
2003	311	27.2	11.4	29.3
2004	305	27.3	11.2	29.8
2005	304	27.6	11.0	28.9
2006	320	28.4	11.3	35
2007	311	29.0	10.7	37
2008	320	28.3	11.3	27.5
2009	335	26.4	12.7	22.1
2010	331	26.4	12.5	27.5
2011	334	26.0	12.8	32.3
2012	323	24.0	13.4	26.9
2013	321	24.7	12.9	21.8
2014	321	24.2	13.2	24.9
2015	312	25.0	12.4	22.8
2016	307	24.0	12.7	29.6
2017	337	24.0	14.0	30.6
2018	341	22.8	14.8	35.8
2019	328	23.0	14.2	32
2020	307	22.3	13.7	33.2
2021	313	23.3	13.3	37.1
2022	314	23.7	13.2	34.4
2023	317	23.6	13.4	31.5

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 Panhandle Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,168 (12.6%)	$8,122 (87.4%)	$9,290
2020	$1,262 (12.7%)	$8,694 (87.3%)	$9,956
2021	$1,275 (12.9%)	$8,642 (87.1%)	$9,917

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Panhandle Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 921^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 721^st of 4647 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Panhandle Elementary)	47	70	23%
3rd Grade Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	47	70	23%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Elementary)	41	47	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	41	47	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Panhandle Elementary)	53	58	5%
4th Grade Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	53	58	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Elementary)	56	71	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	56	71	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Panhandle Elementary)	68	70	2%
5th Grade Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	68	70	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Elementary)	79	60	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	79	60	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Panhandle Elementary)	74	62	12%
5th Grade Science (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	74	62	12%
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	328	317	3.4%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	28	42	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	291	256	12%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32%	31.5%	0.5%

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Panhandle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	106 W 9th St	Panhandle	79068	Carson County	Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 537-3579	317	24	13.4	31.5%	256 (80.8%)	4 (1.3%)	42 (13.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	87.7	466^th of 4675 public elementary schools	90.0%		81.1	721^st of 4647 public elementary schools	84.5%	255	90.0	69.8	63.2	61.0	54.7	81.6	57.9	$9,917	$1,275	$8,642
White Deer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	603 S Main	White Deer	79097	Carson County	White Deer Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 883-2311	183	18	10.2	55.2%	147 (80.3%)	2 (1.1%)	32 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	51.2	2085^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.4%		58.8	1665^th of 4647 public elementary schools	64.2%	420	65.0	34.5	68.2	30.0	31.0	63.6	22.7	$9,601	$1,080	$8,521
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15300 Amarillo Blvd E	Amarillo	79108	Potter County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 335-2823	369	28	12.9	55.8%	160 (43.4%)	7 (1.9%)	170 (46.1%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	51.7	2051^st of 4675 public elementary schools	56.1%		61.5	1535^th of 4647 public elementary schools	67.0%	516	37.3	29.8	64.6	25.4	35.1	73.4	37.5	$12,243	$2,282	$9,960

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