Pettus Elementary

Summary:

Pettus Elementary is a public elementary school in Pettus, Texas, serving 180 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pettus Independent School District. The school has a unique racial makeup, with a significant shift in the Hispanic student population in recent years, and its academic performance, while showing some strengths, is generally below the state average. Pettus Elementary also faces challenges related to a high percentage of students from low-income families and fluctuations in its statewide ranking.

Pettus Elementary's student population is 42.78% White, 56.67% Hispanic, and 0.56% African American, a notable change from previous years when the Hispanic population was higher. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is below the state average, but it has shown higher proficiency rates in 4th and 5th-grade reading and 5th-grade mathematics compared to the district and state. Pettus Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving special education services and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.22% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Runge Elementary and Kenedy Elementary, Pettus Elementary stands out for its more diverse student population and its relatively high ranking in the special education category. However, the surrounding schools also face challenges with low test scores and high percentages of students from low-income families, indicating that the broader region faces socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 N Bee St
       Pettus, TX  78146-1149


(361) 375-2296

District: Pettus Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2222nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,903 Help


Students who attend Pettus Elementary usually attend:

High:    Pettus Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.4%
White:
38.4%
African American:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pettus Elementary ranks better than 52.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.4%), White (38.4%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pettus Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pettus Elementary is $12,903.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pettus Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pettus Elementary 2222nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pettus Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pettus Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pettus Independent School District (Isd) 376th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pettus Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.49 956th 3465 72.4%
2005 71.66 895th 3475 74.2%
2006 56.38 1707th 3476 50.9%
2007 61.02 1617th 3724 56.6%
2008 63.15 1462nd 3768 61.2%
2009 83.34 302nd 3884 92.2%
2010 64.49 1490th 3937 62.2%
2011 70.00 1184th 4095 71.1%
2012 68.10 1248th 4206 70.3%
2013 54.71 2027th 4221 52.0%
2014 56.24 1967th 4260 53.8%
2015 30.57 3310th 4320 23.4%
2016 33.15 3150th 4286 26.5%
2017 20.39 3756th 4329 13.2%
2018 18.90 3866th 4359 11.3%
2019 27.24 3514th 4479 21.5%
2021 37.66 2696th 4578 41.1%
2022 35.37 3047th 4581 33.5%
2023 45.64 2428th 4647 47.8%
2024 48.78 2222nd 4675 52.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.38 3340th 3558 6.1%
2019 35.68 2375th 3684 35.5%
2022 64.27 891st 3952 77.5%
2023 59.43 1121st 4086 72.6%
2024 70.43 781st 4261 81.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.57 3900th 4264 8.5%
2019 31.46 3365th 4309 21.9%
2021 52.21 1872nd 4451 57.9%
2022 43.68 2576th 4477 42.5%
2023 41.24 2777th 4521 38.6%
2024 44.32 2578th 4560 43.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.30 3705th 4306 14.0%
2019 26.78 3513th 4348 19.2%
2021 32.95 2999th 4499 33.3%
2022 26.77 3632nd 4561 20.4%
2023 49.05 2226th 4588 51.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 3699th 4240 12.8%
2019 7.72 4284th 4295 0.3%
2022 17.68 4169th 4461 6.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.45 3952nd 4319 8.5%
2019 30.23 3302nd 4357 24.2%
2021 41.12 2493rd 4498 44.6%
2022 44.81 2459th 4563 46.1%
2023 45.70 2407th 4585 47.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.11 3877th 4168 7.0%
2019 31.38 3201st 4188 23.6%
2021 43.87 2326th 4329 46.3%
2022 34.19 3144th 4376 28.2%
2023 35.73 3037th 4401 31.0%
2024 45.36 2397th 4431 45.9%
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Rank History for White students at Pettus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 2432nd 3127 22.2%
2019 22.28 2724th 3142 13.3%
2021 21.47 2688th 3082 12.8%
2022 45.55 1785th 3082 42.1%
2023 61.45 1157th 3106 62.7%
2024 49.93 1616th 3078 47.5%
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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 Pettus Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 121 1 0 130 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1990 150 0 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1991 140 0 0 121 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 150 0 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 149 0 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1994 138 0 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1995 132 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1996 132 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1997 132 0 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1998 132 1 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1999 112 1 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 97 2 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2001 91 0 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2002 63 2 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2003 63 2 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2004 72 3 1 92 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 61 2 1 109 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2006 68 3 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2007 62 0 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2008 65 0 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2009 59 3 0 113 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2010 72 5 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2011 71 1 0 107 0 0 2 0 181
2012 68 0 0 127 0 0 0 0 195
2013 62 0 0 117 0 0 1 0 180
2014 63 3 0 125 0 0 2 0 193
2015 59 3 0 133 1 0 0 0 196
2016 60 3 0 125 1 0 3 0 192
2017 52 0 0 128 1 0 0 0 181
2018 57 0 0 137 1 0 0 0 195
2019 61 0 0 127 0 0 0 0 188
2020 53 2 0 133 0 0 0 0 188
2021 49 2 0 133 0 0 0 0 184
2022 44 4 0 134 0 0 0 0 182
2023 77 1 0 102 0 0 0 0 180
2024 71 6 0 108 0 0 0 0 185

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 Pettus Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 n/a n/a n/a
1990 265 19.0 13.9 n/a
1991 261 19.4 13.4 n/a
1992 264 19.0 13.8 55.3
1993 244 20.0 12.2 63.5
1994 233 18.6 12.5 52.8
1995 220 19.2 11.5 54.5
1996 220 19.2 11.5 54.5
1997 214 19.9 10.8 63.6
1998 217 18.9 11.5 63.1
1999 208 18.0 11.6 72.6
2000 195 18.0 10.8 72.3
2001 174 17.0 10.2 65.5
2002 166 16.3 10.2 66.3
2003 166 16.3 10.2 66.3
2004 168 14.4 11.7 64.3
2005 173 15.0 11.5 71.1
2006 161 16.6 9.7 72
2007 176 14.4 12.2 73.9
2008 172 14.6 11.8 76.2
2009 175 14.9 11.7 73.7
2010 181 14.8 12.2 77.9
2011 181 14.8 12.1 73.5
2012 195 14.5 13.4 74.9
2013 180 14.7 12.2 62.2
2014 193 14.5 13.2 59.1
2015 196 14.0 14.0 56.6
2016 192 16.0 12.0 67.7
2017 181 14.9 12.1 71.8
2018 195 14.0 13.8 73.8
2019 188 15.4 12.1 79.3
2020 188 15.3 12.2 66
2021 184 13.8 13.2 72.8
2022 182 14.0 13.0 68.7
2023 180 12.9 13.8 72.2
2024 185 15.8 11.6 75.7

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 Pettus Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 252 n/a n/a n/a
1990 265 19.0 13.9 n/a
1991 261 19.4 13.4 n/a
1992 264 19.0 13.8 55.3
1993 244 20.0 12.2 63.5
1994 233 18.6 12.5 52.8
1995 220 19.2 11.5 54.5
1996 220 19.2 11.5 54.5
1997 214 19.9 10.8 63.6
1998 217 18.9 11.5 63.1
1999 208 18.0 11.6 72.6
2000 195 18.0 10.8 72.3
2001 174 17.0 10.2 65.5
2002 166 16.3 10.2 66.3
2003 166 16.3 10.2 66.3
2004 168 14.4 11.7 64.3
2005 173 15.0 11.5 71.1
2006 161 16.6 9.7 72
2007 176 14.4 12.2 73.9
2008 172 14.6 11.8 76.2
2009 175 14.9 11.7 73.7
2010 181 14.8 12.2 77.9
2011 181 14.8 12.1 73.5
2012 195 14.5 13.4 74.9
2013 180 14.7 12.2 62.2
2014 193 14.5 13.2 59.1
2015 196 14.0 14.0 56.6
2016 192 16.0 12.0 67.7
2017 181 14.9 12.1 71.8
2018 195 14.0 13.8 73.8
2019 188 15.4 12.1 79.3
2020 188 15.3 12.2 66
2021 184 13.8 13.2 72.8
2022 182 14.0 13.0 68.7
2023 180 12.9 13.8 72.2
2024 185 15.8 11.6 75.7

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 Pettus Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $797 (6.4%) $11,685 (93.6%) $12,481
2020 $1,968 (15.7%) $10,533 (84.3%) $12,501
2021 $3,401 (26.4%) $9,502 (73.6%) $12,903

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pettus Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3514th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2428th of 4647 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pettus Elementary)4143
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))4143
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pettus Elementary)5239
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Pettus Elementary)2568
 43%
   4th Grade Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))2568
 43%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Elementary)3064
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))3064
 34%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pettus Elementary)3331
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Elementary)2135
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))2135
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pettus Elementary)3715
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))3715
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students188180
 4.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic127102
 19.7%
Pacific Islander00
White6177
 26.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.3%72.2%
 7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Pettus Elementary.

Students at Pettus Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 38% White, 3% African American.

Students who attend Pettus Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Pettus Secondary

Pettus Elementary ranks 2222nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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