ALKEK EL

574 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alkek Elementary School, located at 1798 Hwy 173 S in Bandera, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Bandera Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. As a cornerstone of the local school district, it plays a vital role in preparing children for their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, often focusing on small-town values combined with effective educational practices. By providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Alkek Elementary aims to address the diverse needs of its student body, encouraging both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being. Its location in Bandera allows the school to maintain a close connection with families, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that helps students thrive throughout their early developmental years.

574

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALKEK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	254
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	18

White
298 (51.9%)
Hispanic
254 (44.3%)
Two or More
18 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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:	BANDERA ISD
Phone:	(830)460-3900
Website:	http://banderaisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 44

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 104