PURCELL EL

www.abileneisd.org

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Johnston Elementary, located at 3633 N 14th St in Abilene, Texas, is a campus within the Abilene Independent School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth and social development. As part of a larger district-wide commitment, the school aims to prepare its students for future success through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

The school benefits from its affiliation with Abilene ISD, which emphasizes resource sharing and standard-based instruction across its various campuses. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or campus updates can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at [www.abileneisd.org](http://www.abileneisd.org). The website serves as the primary hub for parents to engage with school leadership, view academic calendars, and learn more about the extracurricular opportunities offered at the elementary level.

537

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PURCELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	310
Black	83
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
310 (57.7%)
White
118 (22.0%)
Black
83 (15.5%)
Two or More
23 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ABILENE ISD
Phone:	(325)671-4845
Website:	http://www.abileneisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PURCELL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	97
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PURCELL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	52.5%
Male	255	47.5%

Elementary School 3rd - 4th