AXTELL EL

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Axtell Elementary School, located at 308 Ottawa in Axtell, Texas, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As a vital component of the Axtell Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances foundational academic instruction with the social and emotional development of its young students. It typically serves children in the early grade levels, providing the essential building blocks in literacy, mathematics, and science necessary for future academic success.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which often allows for a more personalized approach to teaching and a stronger sense of connection between students, staff, and families. Being part of a tight-knit community in McLennan County, Axtell Elementary emphasizes a supportive culture where faculty work closely with parents to ensure that each student meets their potential. By prioritizing core curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

358

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AXTELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	75
Black	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
273 (76.3%)
Hispanic
75 (20.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	AXTELL ISD
Phone:	(254)863-5419
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 39

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61