COMMERCE EL

ces.commerceisd.org

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Commerce Elementary School is a primary educational institution located in Commerce, Texas, serving as part of the Commerce Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic skills and personal development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and school spirit within the local Texas region.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and faculty contact details. Commerce Elementary places a strong emphasis on maintaining clear communication between home and school, ensuring that families are informed and engaged in the educational process. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on individual student needs, Commerce Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students can thrive both intellectually and socially.

430

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMMERCE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	118
Black	102
Asian	2
Two or More	30

White
178 (41.4%)
Hispanic
118 (27.4%)
Black
102 (23.7%)
Two or More
30 (7.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	COMMERCE ISD
Phone:	(903)886-3757
Website:	http://ces.commerceisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 69

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 134