Stafford El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
2,553rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
1026 N PIONEER DR, Abilene, TX 79603
(325)671-4895NCES ID 480744000026Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Stafford El 2,553rd 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 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 217 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 458 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.3% | 50.0% | ▲ 17.7 pts | |
| White | 36.9% | 27.9% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Black | 26.1% | 15.5% | ▼ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 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 Stafford El in?
Stafford El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Stafford El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Stafford El 2,553rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Stafford El?
Hispanic 50%, White 28%, Black 16%, Two or more races 5% (458 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Stafford 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.