ITASCA EL

www.itascaisd.org

276 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Itasca Elementary is a public school located in Itasca, Texas, serving as a key component of the Itasca Independent School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a small-town environment. As part of a rural district, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to help students build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Itasca Independent School District, which aims to prepare students for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and extracurricular engagement. By utilizing the resources available at their district website, parents and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing initiatives designed to foster a positive learning culture. Itasca Elementary remains committed to the academic and personal progress of its students as they navigate their formative years.

276

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ITASCA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	162
Black	17
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
162 (58.7%)
White
83 (30.1%)
Black
17 (6.2%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	ITASCA ISD
Phone:	(254)687-2922
Website:	http://www.itascaisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 26

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37