Carmen Anaya Elementary

Summary:

Carmen Anaya Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 408 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which is ranked 460 out of 968 districts in the state.

Carmen Anaya Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating excellent achievement, particularly among Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students. In fact, Carmen Anaya outperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students in high-poverty communities. While the school has a highly Hispanic student population (over 98%), this is on par with nearby schools like Hidalgo Park Elementary and JC Kelly Elementary, which also demonstrate high academic achievement.

Over the past decade, Carmen Anaya Elementary has shown steady improvement, rising from the bottom 30% of Texas elementary schools to the top 20% in recent years. This consistent growth suggests a strong focus on academic excellence and continuous improvement. The school's success can serve as a model for other high-poverty, high-performing schools in the region and across the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 W Dicker Rd
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 784-8500

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1092nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,766 Help


Students who attend Carmen Anaya Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jaime Escalante Middle
High:    Psja Southwest Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.3%
White:
0.5%
African American:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details Carmen Anaya Elementary ranks better than 76.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), White (0.5%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carmen Anaya Elementary is 17.1. 17 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carmen Anaya Elementary is $11,766, which is the 12th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carmen Anaya Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carmen Anaya Elementary 1092nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Carmen Anaya Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carmen Anaya Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 25.47 3375th 3884 13.1%
2010 29.88 3272nd 3937 16.9%
2011 12.14 3929th 4095 4.1%
2012 25.34 3629th 4206 13.7%
2013 15.83 3949th 4221 6.4%
2014 38.58 2984th 4260 30.0%
2015 67.03 1420th 4320 67.1%
2016 74.15 1033rd 4286 75.9%
2017 86.12 505th 4329 88.3%
2018 87.16 452nd 4359 89.6%
2019 89.55 359th 4479 92.0%
2021 55.66 1749th 4578 61.8%
2022 77.39 860th 4581 81.2%
2023 79.41 785th 4647 83.1%
2024 70.81 1092nd 4675 76.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.35 26th 3226 99.2%
2019 95.66 35th 3333 98.9%
2021 61.58 932nd 3446 73.0%
2022 86.52 210th 3487 94.0%
2023 81.32 355th 3556 90.0%
2024 72.35 687th 3638 81.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.00 192nd 3558 94.6%
2019 88.24 153rd 3684 95.8%
2024 77.92 503rd 4261 88.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.05 73rd 4264 98.3%
2019 95.81 44th 4309 99.0%
2021 68.20 942nd 4451 78.8%
2022 89.45 183rd 4477 95.9%
2023 90.06 165th 4521 96.4%
2024 85.24 291st 4560 93.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.80 568th 4306 86.8%
2019 80.53 621st 4348 85.7%
2021 60.97 1458th 4499 67.6%
2022 79.93 686th 4561 85.0%
2023 79.14 731st 4588 84.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2023 76.76 117th 2980 96.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.44 37th 4240 99.1%
2019 98.88 19th 4295 99.6%
2021 66.25 901st 4331 79.2%
2022 91.21 153rd 4461 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.72 363rd 4319 91.6%
2019 93.64 190th 4357 95.6%
2021 48.41 2056th 4498 54.3%
2022 70.39 1098th 4563 75.9%
2023 74.76 934th 4585 79.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carmen Anaya Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.46 183rd 4168 95.6%
2019 93.07 123rd 4188 97.1%
2021 62.57 1229th 4329 71.6%
2022 82.99 420th 4376 90.4%
2023 85.16 366th 4401 91.7%
2024 79.71 539th 4431 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Carmen Anaya Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 1 605 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2009 0 1 1 626 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2010 5 0 3 668 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2011 1 0 2 642 0 0 0 0 645
2012 1 0 2 614 0 0 0 0 617
2013 3 3 2 695 0 0 0 0 703
2014 5 0 2 676 0 0 0 0 683
2015 2 0 1 452 0 0 0 0 455
2016 1 0 1 419 0 0 0 0 421
2017 1 0 0 378 0 0 0 0 379
2018 2 0 0 495 0 0 0 0 497
2019 1 0 0 473 0 0 0 0 474
2020 1 0 0 461 0 0 0 0 462
2021 0 1 0 459 0 0 0 0 460
2022 1 0 0 424 0 0 0 0 425
2023 4 1 0 403 0 0 0 0 408
2024 2 1 0 423 0 0 0 0 426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carmen Anaya Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 606 35.8 16.9 0
2009 628 38.5 16.3 0
2010 676 41.9 16.1 0
2011 645 40.8 15.7 0
2012 617 39.0 15.8 0
2013 703 40.8 17.1 94.5
2014 683 40.9 16.6 93.7
2015 455 31.0 14.6 93.2
2016 421 27.0 15.5 93.8
2017 379 25.3 14.9 92.1
2018 497 29.8 16.6 95.8
2019 474 28.7 16.5 96.6
2020 462 27.2 16.9 95.7
2021 460 28.8 15.9 96.1
2022 425 26.6 15.9 95.3
2023 408 27.0 15.1 96.3
2024 426 24.9 17.1 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carmen Anaya Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 606 35.8 16.9 0
2009 628 38.5 16.3 0
2010 676 41.9 16.1 0
2011 645 40.8 15.7 0
2012 617 39.0 15.8 0
2013 703 40.8 17.1 94.5
2014 683 40.9 16.6 93.7
2015 455 31.0 14.6 93.2
2016 421 27.0 15.5 93.8
2017 379 25.3 14.9 92.1
2018 497 29.8 16.6 95.8
2019 474 28.7 16.5 96.6
2020 462 27.2 16.9 95.7
2021 460 28.8 15.9 96.1
2022 425 26.6 15.9 95.3
2023 408 27.0 15.1 96.3
2024 426 24.9 17.1 96.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carmen Anaya Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,146 (11.6%) $8,719 (88.4%) $9,865
2020 $1,064 (10.3%) $9,310 (89.7%) $10,374
2021 $2,588 (22.0%) $9,178 (78.0%) $11,766

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carmen Anaya Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 359th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 785th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Carmen Anaya Elementary)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carmen Anaya Elementary)8160
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Carmen Anaya Elementary)6710
 57%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Carmen Anaya Elementary)8378
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carmen Anaya Elementary)7157
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Carmen Anaya Elementary)5664
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Carmen Anaya Elementary)5773
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carmen Anaya Elementary)8663
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Carmen Anaya Elementary)6743
 24%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Carmen Anaya Elementary)6333
 30%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474408
 13.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic473403
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White14
 300%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%96.3%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carmen Anaya Elementary

Students at Carmen Anaya Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 426 students attended Carmen Anaya Elementary.

Carmen Anaya Elementary ranks 1092nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Carmen Anaya Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jaime Escalante Middle
High : Psja Southwest Early College High School


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