Phelan Elementary School serves 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phelan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Phelan Elementary School's student population of 720 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Phelan Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Phelan Elementary School?
720 students attend Phelan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Phelan Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phelan Elementary School?
Phelan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Phelan Elementary School offer ?
Phelan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phelan Elementary School part of?
Phelan Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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