KEENE EL

www.keeneisd.org

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Keene Elementary School is a public school located in Keene, Texas, serving as a primary educational institution within the Keene Independent School District. Situated at 300 Highway 67 East, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. As part of a smaller school district, Keene Elementary generally emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere, focusing on foundational learning and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Keene Independent School District, which strives to provide high-quality instruction and equitable opportunities for all children. Through its official website, the district maintains communication with parents and the local community, offering resources regarding school calendars, academic programs, and district-wide initiatives. For families moving to or living in the Keene area, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, committed to the development of well-rounded, life-long learners.

274

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEENE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	94
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	35

White
123 (44.9%)
Hispanic
94 (34.3%)
Pacific Islander
35 (12.8%)
Two or More
10 (3.6%)
Black
9 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Asian
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:	KEENE ISD
Phone:	(817)774-5323
Website:	http://www.keeneisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 41

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 62