Fannin Elementary

Fannin Elementary is a K-5 school in San Angelo, TX, serving 436 students as part of the San Angelo Independent School District (Isd), and it has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state over the past decade, with a current statewide percentile of 12th. This school serves a high-poverty population, with over 80% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and it spends a relatively high amount per student ($8,910) compared to nearby schools. However, this investment has not translated into strong academic results, setting it apart from higher-achieving peers in the same district.

One of the most striking differences is in 5th Grade Science, where only 2.6% of Fannin students were proficient in the 2024-2025 school year—far below the district average of 20.32% and the state average of 29.57%. This is a persistent weakness, with similarly low rates in prior years. In contrast, nearby schools like Ft Concho Elementary (93rd percentile) and Santa Rita Elementary (87th percentile) achieve much higher proficiency rates in science and overall academics. Fannin’s performance is more comparable to other struggling schools in the area, such as Reagan Elementary (2nd percentile) and Bradford Elementary (7th percentile).

Despite these challenges, there is a bright spot: 4th Grade Math, where 42.86% of students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, outperforming the district average of 41.51%. This suggests a potential area of instructional strength or an effective teacher for that grade. However, overall performance remains inconsistent, with volatile results for subgroups like English Language Learners and a notable gap between male and female students. The student-teacher ratio (15.3) is similar to high-performing peers, indicating that class size is not the main issue. For parents, this school may require extra attention to science and math support, but the 4th Grade Math success shows that improvement is possible.