A G ELDER EL

www.joshuaisd.org

670 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

A.G. Elder Elementary is a public school located in Joshua, Texas, serving as part of the Joshua Independent School District. The school provides foundational education for young learners within the local community, focusing on academic development and personal growth. As part of a smaller suburban district, the school emphasizes a supportive, community-centered environment designed to prepare students for their transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Joshua ISD, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and the integration of modern learning tools. Families in the area can utilize the school's official website at http://www.joshuaisd.org to access resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding faculty and administration. A.G. Elder Elementary remains an integral part of the local education landscape, dedicated to fostering a positive learning experience for the children of Joshua.

670

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A G ELDER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	321
Black	21
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
321 (47.9%)
White
306 (45.7%)
Black
21 (3.1%)
Two or More
12 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

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:	JOSHUA ISD
Phone:	(817)202-2500
Website:	http://www.joshuaisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 73

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 112