CHANDLER EL

www.kisd.org

501 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Chandler Elementary School, located at 2500 Chandler Street in Kilgore, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Kilgore Independent School District (KISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. As part of the KISD system, the campus emphasizes foundational education, character development, and preparing students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels of the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town culture of Kilgore, benefiting from the resources and community-focused approach of the larger KISD network. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and district policies through the official website at http://www.kisd.org. By prioritizing student engagement and academic growth, Chandler Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Kilgore educational community.

501

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHANDLER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	195
Black	65
Asian	2
Two or More	39
American Indian	4

White
196 (39.1%)
Hispanic
195 (38.9%)
Black
65 (13.0%)
Two or More
39 (7.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (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:	KILGORE ISD
Phone:	(903)988-3904
Website:	http://www.kisd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Grade 2 243

Grade 3 258