Purcell El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
2,730th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
3633 N 14TH ST, Abilene, TX 79603
(325)671-4845NCES ID 480744000024Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Purcell El 2,730th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 247 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 594 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.4% | 60.4% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| White | 33.0% | 21.5% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Black | 11.6% | 14.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $148K in zip 79603 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Purcell El in?
Purcell El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Purcell El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Purcell El 2,730th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Purcell El?
Hispanic 60%, White 22%, Black 15%, Two or more races 3% (594 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Purcell El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79603 is $148K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.