Velma Penny El
Lindale, TX · Lindale ISD · Grades 1-3
199th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 95%▲ Improving
Velma Penny El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Velma Penny El 199th 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 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 78th in 2019 to 96th in 2025 — improving.
Velma Penny El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 184 students tested
Velma Penny El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 540 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.7% | 66.3% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.5% | 20.4% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 6.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.9% | 3.5% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Velma Penny El
Typical home value $307K in zip 75771 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Velma Penny El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Early Childhood CenterLindale ISD · 0.8 mi away
- 10College Street ElLindale ISD · 0.8 mi away168th of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 85% - 2Orr ElTyler ISD · 9.7 mi away3,532nd of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 3Dixie ElTyler ISD · 11.1 mi away3,442nd of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 34% - 2Griffin ElTyler ISD · 11.2 mi away3,746th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 2T J Austin ElTyler ISD · 11.4 mi away3,787th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 35% - 3Ramey ElTyler ISD · 11.5 mi away3,287th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 42% - 4Van MiddleVan ISD · 11.5 mi away2,726th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Velma Penny El in?
Velma Penny El is part of the Lindale ISD district in Lindale, Texas.
Is Velma Penny El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Velma Penny El 199th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Velma Penny El?
White 66%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 7%, Black 4% (540 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Velma Penny El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75771 is $307K 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.