VELMA PENNY EL
TEA rating
A · 94
was A · 94 in 2025
Grades
01-03
Enrollment
510
Open jobs
0
Student profile · 2024–25
Campus student demographics
Student membership data reported to TEA for this campus.
Race & ethnicity
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.7% |
| African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 7% |
Student programs
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| EB/EL (English learners) | 5.4% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 49% |
| Special education | 27.9% |
| Gifted & talented | 2.9% |
| Dyslexic | 6.8% |
Population counts
| Category | Students |
|---|---|
| Immigrant | 5 |
| Military-connected | 39 |
Gender
| Category | Percent |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.7% |
| Female | 48.3% |
2026 TEA Accountability
Campus ratings
State-assigned domain ratings and scores.
2025: A · 93
2025: A · 93
2025: Not Rated
2025: A · 93
Spring 2026 STAAR
STAAR performance
Percentage of students at or above each performance level, by grade.
| Grade | Approaches+ | Meets+ | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 88% | 76% | 55% |
Campus staffing · 2024–25
Teachers & staffing
Campus-level staffing from TEA, with district-wide pay and turnover for context.
Student / teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
Avg teacher experience
12.3 yrs
Avg teacher salary
$65,222
Teacher turnover
14.6%
State avg. 22.7%
Teacher Incentive Allotment · TIA
TIA Allotments
Additional annual funding available per teacher designation at this campus.
Participation status
Recognized
$3,852
per teacher / year
Exemplary
$7,703
per teacher / year
Master
$14,839
per teacher / year
Jobs
Open positions
Address
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LINDALE, TX 75771-0370