CHISHOLM TRAIL EL

www.bisd.net

766 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chisholm Trail Elementary is a public school located in Belton, Texas, serving as part of the Belton Independent School District (BISD). Situated on South Wheat Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children within the local community. As a member of the Belton school system, the campus adheres to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Belton Independent School District. By maintaining a connection to the broader district network, Chisholm Trail Elementary benefits from shared educational initiatives and administrative support aimed at preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. Families and community members often engage with the school through the district website to stay updated on academic calendars, school policies, and local educational events.

766

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHISHOLM TRAIL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	391
Black	64
Asian	7
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
391 (51.0%)
White
255 (33.3%)
Black
64 (8.4%)
Two or More
45 (5.9%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	BELTON ISD
Phone:	(254)316-5100
Website:	http://www.bisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHISHOLM TRAIL EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	138
Grade 3	123
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHISHOLM TRAIL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	369	48.2%
Male	397	51.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th