Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carmen Anaya Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carmen Anaya Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carmen Anaya Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Carmen Anaya Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carmen Anaya Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carmen Anaya Elementary School's ranking?
Carmen Anaya Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carmen Anaya Elementary School often compared to?
Carmen Anaya Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geraldine Palmer Elementary School, Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carmen Anaya Elementary School?
429 students attend Carmen Anaya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Carmen Anaya Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carmen Anaya Elementary School?
Carmen Anaya Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carmen Anaya Elementary School offer ?
Carmen Anaya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carmen Anaya Elementary School part of?
Carmen Anaya Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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