KELTON ISD

Nestled in a remote rural area of the Texas Panhandle, Kelton Independent School District is an active, traditional public school system based at 16703 FM 2697 in Wheeler, Texas. Operating as a single-school system, the district delivers a continuous educational pathway under one roof, serving learners from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Free from charter management, Kelton ISD functions as an independent local district committed to offering consistent, community-centered academic programs for early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students within a unified learning environment.

According to national dataset insights for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a close-knit student body of 129 pupils, comprising 75 male and 54 female students. The student population represents a range of backgrounds, including 87 White, 20 Hispanic, 10 multiracial, 8 Black, and 4 Asian students. To ensure strong academic guidance and comprehensive operational care, Kelton ISD maintains a high level of personnel support relative to its enrollment. With approximately 30 full-time equivalent teachers, over 21 support staff members, and dedicated instructional aides—totaling nearly 54 staff members—the district delivers a highly personalized, small-class setting where educators can closely focus on each student's academic and personal growth.