Purcell El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades K-5
2,730th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
Purcell El ranking
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.
Purcell El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 247 students tested
Purcell El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 594 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.5% | 60.4% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| White | 31.4% | 21.5% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Black | 8.7% | 14.5% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Purcell El
Typical home value $148K in zip 79603 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Purcell El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Stafford ElAbilene ISD · 0.7 mi away2,553rd of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 1Ortiz ElAbilene ISD · 1.4 mi away4,211th of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 24% - 2Martinez ElAbilene ISD · 1.4 mi away3,858th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 1.6 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 3.1 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 2Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 3.2 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 3Thomas ElAbilene ISD · 3.6 mi away3,283rd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 3.7 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
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.