Elementary Schools in Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)

Summary:

Panhandle Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single standout elementary school, Panhandle Elementary. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 15-20% of Texas elementary schools, with a strong track record of academic excellence that exceeds state averages across multiple subject areas.

Panhandle ISD itself is a highly-rated district, ranked 58 out of 961 school districts in Texas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Panhandle Elementary's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with proficiency rates in reading, math, and science that are often 10-20 percentage points above the norm. The school also benefits from higher per-student funding and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, which may contribute to its success.

Overall, Panhandle Elementary stands out as a shining example of educational excellence within the Panhandle ISD. Its consistently strong academic performance, ample resources, and positive school environment make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children.

District Detail

106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068-1030

(806) 537-3568

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 961 Texas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 620

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Total
Panhandle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	106 W 9th St	Panhandle	79068	Carson County	Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 537-3579	290	24	11.9	16.2%	234 (80.7%)	4 (1.4%)	38 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	84.3	596^th of 4651 public elementary schools	87.2%		87.7	468^th of 4710 public elementary schools	90.1%	128	67.3	76.7	68.0	56.9	61.5	63.3	57.1	$8,332

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
White Deer Independent School District (Isd)	13.13 mi	2	329^th
Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	16.78 mi	3	315^th
Claude Independent School District (Isd)	16.86 mi	1
Groom Independent School District (Isd)	18.39 mi	1
Borger Independent School District (Isd)	20.84 mi	6	431^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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