Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Summary:

Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary is a public elementary school in San Juan, Texas, serving 638 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 460 out of 968 districts in the state.

Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 98.51% to 99.35% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools in the same district. The school's academic performance has fluctuated, with a high ranking of 1,531 out of 4,359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 and a 3-star rating, but has since dropped to a 2-star rating and a ranking around 2,500 in recent years. While Hispanic and English Language Learner students tend to perform better than the overall school, Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform worse.

Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary faces several challenges, including a high-poverty student population, with over 80% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, the school's 5th-grade Reading scores have been closer to the district and state levels in recent years. Nearby schools, such as Alfred Sorensen Elementary, appear to be performing better academically, and understanding the factors contributing to their success could provide valuable insights for Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 W Ridge Rd
       San Juan, TX  78589


(956) 354-2700

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1947th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,458 Help


Students who attend Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Middle
High:    Psja Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
White:
1.6%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary ranks better than 58.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), White (1.6%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary is 16.6, which is the 12th best among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary employs 38.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary is $11,458. 15 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary 1947th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.09 1957th 3465 43.5%
2005 47.90 2110th 3475 39.3%
2006 62.36 1398th 3476 59.8%
2007 58.80 1743rd 3724 53.2%
2008 56.16 1883rd 3768 50.0%
2009 59.59 1739th 3884 55.2%
2010 47.98 2429th 3937 38.3%
2011 47.76 2545th 4095 37.9%
2012 52.24 2137th 4206 49.2%
2013 55.20 1997th 4221 52.7%
2014 54.82 2055th 4260 51.8%
2015 40.88 2804th 4320 35.1%
2016 47.35 2420th 4286 43.5%
2017 45.45 2211th 4329 48.9%
2018 59.08 1531st 4359 64.9%
2019 55.61 1734th 4479 61.3%
2021 24.88 3510th 4578 23.3%
2022 42.49 2587th 4581 43.5%
2023 44.62 2491st 4647 46.4%
2024 53.34 1947th 4675 58.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.82 259th 3226 92.0%
2019 66.20 792nd 3333 76.2%
2021 23.95 3007th 3446 12.7%
2022 44.11 2003rd 3487 42.6%
2023 49.97 1676th 3556 52.9%
2024 73.83 627th 3638 82.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.79 485th 3558 86.4%
2019 45.96 1667th 3684 54.8%
2022 45.13 1895th 3952 52.0%
2023 42.74 2100th 4086 48.6%
2024 46.52 2127th 4261 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.47 798th 4264 81.3%
2019 64.68 1084th 4309 74.8%
2021 20.03 4030th 4451 9.5%
2022 46.47 2392nd 4477 46.6%
2023 50.24 2167th 4521 52.1%
2024 67.70 1045th 4560 77.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.05 1338th 4306 68.9%
2019 61.77 1407th 4348 67.6%
2021 26.27 3430th 4499 23.8%
2022 44.45 2505th 4561 45.1%
2023 42.86 2623rd 4588 42.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.41 1303rd 3106 58.0%
2019 54.05 1844th 3184 42.1%
2022 59.12 1457th 2958 50.7%
2023 65.06 1172nd 2980 60.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.97 617th 4240 85.4%
2019 59.12 1382nd 4295 67.8%
2021 29.25 3422nd 4331 21.0%
2022 62.17 1282nd 4461 71.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.30 1829th 4319 57.7%
2019 47.11 2185th 4357 49.9%
2021 26.78 3408th 4498 24.2%
2022 40.32 2721st 4563 40.4%
2023 45.88 2396th 4585 47.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.56 1088th 4168 73.9%
2019 62.47 1236th 4188 70.5%
2021 30.84 3166th 4329 26.9%
2022 50.23 2074th 4376 52.6%
2023 51.54 1960th 4401 55.5%
2024 61.74 1346th 4431 69.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 25 2 0 540 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1990 17 0 0 626 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1991 15 0 0 505 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 9 0 0 531 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 20 0 0 547 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 18 2 0 645 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 15 0 1 676 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1996 15 0 1 676 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1997 16 1 0 637 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1998 15 1 0 678 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 12 1 0 575 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 14 1 0 607 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2001 14 2 0 652 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2002 17 2 0 714 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2003 17 2 0 714 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2004 15 6 0 750 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2005 14 6 0 751 0 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 16 6 0 747 0 n/a n/a 0 769
2007 14 4 0 757 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2008 16 8 0 848 0 n/a n/a 0 872
2009 13 7 2 824 1 n/a n/a 0 847
2010 7 7 2 842 0 n/a n/a 0 858
2011 15 2 1 886 0 0 1 0 905
2012 11 3 4 882 1 0 1 0 902
2013 11 1 2 706 1 0 0 0 721
2014 10 2 1 676 1 0 0 0 690
2015 5 2 1 607 1 0 0 0 616
2016 4 3 0 611 1 0 0 0 619
2017 5 3 0 608 1 0 0 0 617
2018 3 3 0 648 0 0 0 0 654
2019 4 3 0 677 0 0 0 0 684
2020 5 2 0 629 0 0 0 0 636
2021 4 0 0 616 0 0 0 0 620
2022 7 2 0 596 0 0 0 0 605
2023 5 1 0 632 0 0 0 0 638
2024 10 1 0 631 0 0 0 0 642

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 Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 567 n/a n/a n/a
1990 643 27.0 23.8 n/a
1991 520 31.4 16.5 n/a
1992 540 32.9 16.4 66.7
1993 567 34.0 16.7 75
1994 665 40.1 16.6 80.9
1995 692 41.0 16.9 63.4
1996 692 41.0 16.9 63.4
1997 654 40.9 16.0 49.5
1998 694 42.0 16.5 38.3
1999 588 33.9 17.3 27.2
2000 622 38.0 16.4 16.2
2001 668 39.9 16.7 7.9
2002 733 43.1 17.0 0.7
2003 733 43.1 17.0 0.7
2004 771 43.0 17.9 0.5
2005 771 42.8 18.0 0.6
2006 769 42.0 18.3 0
2007 775 41.0 18.9 0
2008 872 45.8 19.0 0
2009 847 49.0 17.3 0
2010 858 49.0 17.5 0
2011 905 48.8 18.5 0
2012 902 48.0 18.7 0
2013 721 39.0 18.4 72.5
2014 690 38.0 18.1 73.9
2015 616 37.0 16.6 66.2
2016 619 36.0 17.1 66.4
2017 617 36.7 16.7 67.1
2018 654 36.5 17.9 70.6
2019 684 37.7 18.1 75.3
2020 636 37.6 16.8 78.6
2021 620 38.0 16.3 80.5
2022 605 35.8 16.8 81.3
2023 638 34.8 18.2 85
2024 642 38.5 16.6 87.4

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 Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 567 n/a n/a n/a
1990 643 27.0 23.8 n/a
1991 520 31.4 16.5 n/a
1992 540 32.9 16.4 66.7
1993 567 34.0 16.7 75
1994 665 40.1 16.6 80.9
1995 692 41.0 16.9 63.4
1996 692 41.0 16.9 63.4
1997 654 40.9 16.0 49.5
1998 694 42.0 16.5 38.3
1999 588 33.9 17.3 27.2
2000 622 38.0 16.4 16.2
2001 668 39.9 16.7 7.9
2002 733 43.1 17.0 0.7
2003 733 43.1 17.0 0.7
2004 771 43.0 17.9 0.5
2005 771 42.8 18.0 0.6
2006 769 42.0 18.3 0
2007 775 41.0 18.9 0
2008 872 45.8 19.0 0
2009 847 49.0 17.3 0
2010 858 49.0 17.5 0
2011 905 48.8 18.5 0
2012 902 48.0 18.7 0
2013 721 39.0 18.4 72.5
2014 690 38.0 18.1 73.9
2015 616 37.0 16.6 66.2
2016 619 36.0 17.1 66.4
2017 617 36.7 16.7 67.1
2018 654 36.5 17.9 70.6
2019 684 37.7 18.1 75.3
2020 636 37.6 16.8 78.6
2021 620 38.0 16.3 80.5
2022 605 35.8 16.8 81.3
2023 638 34.8 18.2 85
2024 642 38.5 16.6 87.4

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 Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $772 (8.1%) $8,794 (91.9%) $9,566
2020 $891 (8.4%) $9,662 (91.6%) $10,553
2021 $2,300 (20.1%) $9,158 (79.9%) $11,458

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1734th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2491st of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)3741
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)3847
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)2514
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4522
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
4th Grade Reading (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)4953
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)4325
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)5844
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)5943
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary)5221
 31%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students684638
 6.7%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic677632
 6.6%
Pacific Islander00
White45
 25%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%85%
 9.7%


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Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary ranks 1947th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Austin Middle
High : Psja Early College High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 642 students attended Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary.

Students at Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.


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