School Overview
Cactus Elementary School is a public school located in Cactus, Texas, serving as a primary educational facility within the Dumas Independent School District. Situated in a community with a unique demographic and economic landscape, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to a diverse student body. As part of the Dumas school system, Cactus Elementary operates with the mission to support student growth in both academic proficiency and social development, often tailoring its programs to meet the specific linguistic and educational needs of the local population.

The school’s connection to the Dumas Independent School District ensures that it adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while benefiting from the resources and organizational structure of a larger district. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and administrative information through the official district website at http://www.dumas-k12.net. Overall, Cactus Elementary functions as a vital anchor for the youth of Cactus, prioritizing a supportive learning environment designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their future academic endeavors.
487
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CACTUS EL
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic419
Black39
Asian18
Two or More1
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    419 (86.0%)
  • Black
    39 (8.0%)
  • Asian
    18 (3.7%)
  • White
    8 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
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: DUMAS ISD
Phone: (806)966-5102
Website: http://www.dumasisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 408
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 51
Kindergarten 85
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CACTUS EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten51
Kindergarten85
Grade 196
Grade 298
Grade 385
Grade 472
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CACTUS EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25251.7%
Male23548.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)