DEPORT EL

www.prairiland.net

154 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deport Elementary School, located at 247 Church Street in Deport, Texas, serves as a primary educational facility within the Prairiland Independent School District. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a foundational approach to student learning and development. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where students in the early grade levels can build the academic and social skills necessary for their future success within the district’s secondary schools.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Prairiland Independent School District, which focuses on student achievement, community engagement, and preparing children for lifelong learning. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, Deport Elementary provides a focused setting that prioritizes individualized attention and a close-knit school culture. Parents and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through the official Prairiland ISD website.

154

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEPORT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	18
Two or More	7

White
129 (83.8%)
Hispanic
18 (11.7%)
Two or More
7 (4.5%)

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:	PRAIRILAND ISD
Phone:	(903)652-3325
Website:	http://www.prairiland.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 12

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 22