TXPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
PURCELL EL — School Profile & District Info
Primary|ABILENE, Texas|ABILENE ISD
ABILENE, TX 79603
School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
594
Student:Teacher
16.5:1
Locale
Urban
District
ABILENE ISDEcon. Disadvantaged
84.0%
Phone
(325)671-4845School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
22%
11th percentile in TX
Math Proficiency
30%
42th percentile in TX
Chronic Absenteeism
7.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
Near average in TXDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,604
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 23%State 41%Local 36%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$204,420
+3.6% YoY
Abilene, TX metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
537
Current enrollment
Declining(-23% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about PURCELL EL
Enrollment at PURCELL EL stands at 594 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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