School overview
At a glance
Reported students
517
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 4,660 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
606
VELMA PENNY EL: 517 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about VELMA PENNY EL
VELMA PENNY EL is a public elementary school serving grades 01–03 in LINDALE. It is one of 6 current school records connected to LINDALE ISD. NCES reports 517 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,660 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.7%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking VELMA PENNY EL
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.64
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.4%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black6.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in LINDALE ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
COLLEGE STREET EL
Elementary · Grades 01–03
512 reported students
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
462 reported students
LINDALE J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
695 reported students
E J MOSS INT
Middle · Grades 04–06
1,082 reported students
LINDALE H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,338 reported students