Pewitt Elementary

Summary:

Pewitt Elementary is a public elementary school in Omaha, Texas, serving 405 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 247 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Pewitt Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, with 3rd grade reading proficiency at 72.88% compared to the state's 48.85%, and 4th grade reading proficiency at 77.27% versus the state's 50.66%. The school's African American, English Language Learner, and special education students all perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for their respective subgroups. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Pewitt Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student and maintains a low student-teacher ratio, contributing to its academic success.

While Pewitt Elementary has improved significantly over the years, ranking in the top 21% of Texas elementary schools, there are still opportunities to address performance gaps among its Hispanic, White, multi-racial, and at-risk student subgroups. Nearby schools like Annie Sims Elementary and Chapel Hill Elementary have higher overall statewide rankings and stronger performance across multiple student subgroups, providing potential benchmarks for Pewitt Elementary to strive towards.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 374 County Rd 4318
       Omaha, TX  75571-4572


(903) 884-2404

District: Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
976th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,042 Help


Students who attend Pewitt Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pewitt J H
High:    Pewitt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pewitt Elementary ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pewitt Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), Hispanic (17.2%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pewitt Elementary is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pewitt Elementary is $11,042.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pewitt Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pewitt Elementary 976th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Pewitt Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District 247th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pewitt Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.22 793rd 3465 77.1%
2005 48.39 2094th 3475 39.7%
2006 72.10 903rd 3476 74.0%
2007 61.36 1587th 3724 57.4%
2008 70.24 1042nd 3768 72.3%
2009 55.58 1946th 3884 49.9%
2010 43.88 2645th 3937 32.8%
2011 38.59 3019th 4095 26.3%
2012 31.57 3343rd 4206 20.5%
2013 39.46 2896th 4221 31.4%
2014 26.16 3571st 4260 16.2%
2015 31.89 3256th 4320 24.6%
2016 49.96 2312th 4286 46.1%
2017 26.98 3342nd 4329 22.8%
2018 30.75 3138th 4359 28.0%
2019 32.07 3201st 4479 28.5%
2021 60.70 1497th 4578 67.3%
2022 66.83 1279th 4581 72.1%
2023 57.63 1719th 4647 63.0%
2024 74.07 976th 4675 79.1%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.12 1092nd 1112 1.8%
2021 31.59 722nd 961 24.9%
2022 49.59 543rd 1004 45.9%
2024 40.68 728th 1114 34.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.04 1869th 3226 42.1%
2019 51.67 1479th 3333 55.6%
2021 11.13 3431st 3446 0.4%
2023 65.61 889th 3556 75.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 2829th 3558 20.5%
2019 37.33 2266th 3684 38.5%
2021 74.83 448th 3799 88.2%
2022 68.42 758th 3952 80.8%
2023 60.06 1085th 4086 73.4%
2024 76.59 555th 4261 87.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.87 3253rd 4264 23.7%
2019 35.99 3052nd 4309 29.2%
2021 71.67 768th 4451 82.7%
2022 70.62 873rd 4477 80.5%
2023 53.10 1968th 4521 56.5%
2024 76.93 586th 4560 87.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.06 2680th 4306 37.8%
2019 31.82 3216th 4348 26.0%
2021 60.48 1490th 4499 66.9%
2022 66.67 1243rd 4561 72.7%
2023 61.03 1516th 4588 67.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.59 1378th 2980 53.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.70 2676th 4240 36.9%
2019 30.49 3363rd 4295 21.7%
2021 28.65 3472nd 4331 19.8%
2022 39.26 2864th 4461 35.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.78 3513th 4319 18.7%
2019 33.66 3097th 4357 28.9%
2021 55.63 1705th 4498 62.1%
2022 63.82 1388th 4563 69.6%
2023 52.55 2001st 4585 56.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.25 2157th 2483 13.1%
2019 20.17 2294th 2515 8.8%
2021 46.46 1168th 2444 52.2%
2022 73.66 402nd 2421 83.4%
2023 75.33 370th 2443 84.9%
2024 42.59 1381st 2421 43.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.38 3348th 4168 19.7%
2019 42.21 2492nd 4188 40.5%
2021 58.45 1433rd 4329 66.9%
2022 46.88 2303rd 4376 47.4%
2023 45.61 2381st 4401 45.9%
2024 49.23 2158th 4431 51.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Pewitt Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 2628th 3127 16.0%
2019 30.64 2417th 3142 23.1%
2021 43.37 1797th 3082 41.7%
2022 50.36 1579th 3082 48.8%
2023 39.73 2025th 3106 34.8%
2024 63.59 1030th 3078 66.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a parent
Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Open Quote Pewitt Elementary is a great school in a small town. Everybody gets to know each other and there is a real community spirit. The teachers are generally very caring and do a great job. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pewitt Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 125 1 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 458
1989 323 146 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1990 317 142 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1991 309 131 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1992 291 140 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 284 141 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 293 138 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 292 129 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1996 292 129 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1997 283 120 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 287 127 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 304 128 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 307 124 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 305 124 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 279 100 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 279 100 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 275 79 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 327 86 2 19 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2006 342 76 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 365 76 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 378 67 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 366 65 2 27 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 364 90 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2011 370 73 0 43 1 0 24 0 511
2012 372 88 1 38 2 0 27 0 528
2013 392 89 3 47 2 0 24 0 557
2014 351 81 1 58 3 0 30 0 524
2015 331 77 2 60 2 0 32 0 504
2016 325 74 2 64 1 0 22 0 488
2017 308 65 3 69 1 0 28 0 474
2018 287 68 1 63 1 0 29 0 449
2019 266 62 2 71 1 0 43 0 445
2020 252 58 3 67 1 0 44 0 425
2021 237 47 3 69 0 0 42 0 398
2022 242 42 1 72 0 0 49 0 406
2023 232 50 1 70 0 0 52 0 405
2024 235 49 1 70 1 0 52 0 408

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 Pewitt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 30.0 15.2 n/a
1989 473 n/a n/a n/a
1990 469 29.0 16.1 n/a
1991 456 28.9 15.7 n/a
1992 447 29.2 15.3 36.5
1993 441 32.0 13.8 53.1
1994 445 31.4 14.2 49.9
1995 440 31.8 13.8 55.7
1996 440 31.8 13.8 55.7
1997 422 31.3 13.5 51.7
1998 431 31.5 13.7 53.8
1999 452 32.1 14.1 56
2000 453 32.6 13.9 59.8
2001 444 33.3 13.3 54.5
2002 398 31.3 12.7 60.3
2003 398 31.3 12.7 60.3
2004 375 29.3 12.8 58.4
2005 435 30.2 14.4 59.5
2006 444 31.6 14.1 65.1
2007 466 33.4 14.0 61.2
2008 474 33.3 14.2 58.4
2009 461 36.4 12.6 63.8
2010 490 36.3 13.4 68.4
2011 511 36.2 14.1 65.6
2012 528 36.2 14.5 68.2
2013 557 35.5 15.6 68.6
2014 524 36.1 14.5 68.7
2015 504 36.0 14.0 72.6
2016 488 33.0 14.7 73.2
2017 474 33.3 14.2 74.5
2018 449 33.3 13.4 73.9
2019 445 31.3 14.2 76.2
2020 425 34.0 12.5 79.5
2021 398 33.7 11.7 79.1
2022 406 32.4 12.4 76.6
2023 405 35.0 11.5 78.3
2024 408 35.0 11.6 78.9

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 Pewitt Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 30.0 15.2 n/a
1989 473 n/a n/a n/a
1990 469 29.0 16.1 n/a
1991 456 28.9 15.7 n/a
1992 447 29.2 15.3 36.5
1993 441 32.0 13.8 53.1
1994 445 31.4 14.2 49.9
1995 440 31.8 13.8 55.7
1996 440 31.8 13.8 55.7
1997 422 31.3 13.5 51.7
1998 431 31.5 13.7 53.8
1999 452 32.1 14.1 56
2000 453 32.6 13.9 59.8
2001 444 33.3 13.3 54.5
2002 398 31.3 12.7 60.3
2003 398 31.3 12.7 60.3
2004 375 29.3 12.8 58.4
2005 435 30.2 14.4 59.5
2006 444 31.6 14.1 65.1
2007 466 33.4 14.0 61.2
2008 474 33.3 14.2 58.4
2009 461 36.4 12.6 63.8
2010 490 36.3 13.4 68.4
2011 511 36.2 14.1 65.6
2012 528 36.2 14.5 68.2
2013 557 35.5 15.6 68.6
2014 524 36.1 14.5 68.7
2015 504 36.0 14.0 72.6
2016 488 33.0 14.7 73.2
2017 474 33.3 14.2 74.5
2018 449 33.3 13.4 73.9
2019 445 31.3 14.2 76.2
2020 425 34.0 12.5 79.5
2021 398 33.7 11.7 79.1
2022 406 32.4 12.4 76.6
2023 405 35.0 11.5 78.3
2024 408 35.0 11.6 78.9

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 Pewitt Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,154 (13.9%) $7,123 (86.1%) $8,277
2020 $1,447 (15.7%) $7,796 (84.3%) $9,244
2021 $1,282 (11.6%) $9,760 (88.4%) $11,042

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pewitt Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3201st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1719th of 4647 Elementary schools
 34.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pewitt Elementary)5368
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)5368
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pewitt Elementary)5556
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)5556
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Pewitt Elementary)2760
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)2760
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pewitt Elementary)2142
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)2142
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pewitt Elementary)3652
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)3652
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pewitt Elementary)2650
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)2650
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pewitt Elementary)4123
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District)4123
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445405
 9%
African American6250
 19.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic7170
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White266232
 12.8%
Two or More Races4352
 20.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%78.3%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pewitt Elementary

Pewitt Elementary ranks 976th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pewitt Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pewitt J H
High : Pewitt High School

Students at Pewitt Elementary are 58% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 12% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 408 students attended Pewitt Elementary.


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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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