PARNELL EL

427 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Parnell Elementary School is a public school located in Jasper, Texas, serving students in the Jasper Independent School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing core elementary education, typically catering to students from early childhood through the primary grades. Its location on Park Street places it centrally within the Jasper area, serving as a hub for local families and fostering a community-oriented environment designed to support early academic and social development.

Academically, Parnell Elementary works to meet the state-mandated curriculum standards while emphasizing the development of foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school environment is structured to nurture young learners, providing resources and faculty support aimed at creating a positive transition into the K-12 education system. As with many schools in the region, it plays a vital role in the Jasper community by partnering with parents and local stakeholders to ensure students are prepared for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

427

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARNELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	67
Black	184
Asian	3
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
184 (43.1%)
White
138 (32.3%)
Hispanic
67 (15.7%)
Two or More
32 (7.5%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	JASPER ISD
Phone:	(409)384-2212
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 123