CHICO EL

www.chicoisdtx.net

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chico Elementary School is a public school located in Chico, Texas, serving as a core component of the Chico Independent School District. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment where students in the early grades receive personalized attention. The curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a hub for the local Chico community, emphasizing close partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents. By maintaining a small-school atmosphere, Chico Elementary strives to provide a safe and encouraging setting that prepares its students to become productive, engaged citizens. Those looking for more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or extracurricular opportunities can visit the district’s official website at http://www.chicoisdtx.net.

284

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHICO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	95
Black	1
Two or More	13

White
175 (61.6%)
Hispanic
95 (33.5%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	CHICO ISD
Phone:	(940)644-2220
Website:	http://www.chicoisdtx.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 29

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 47