LAPOYNOR EL

www.lapoynorisd.net

214 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

LaPoynor Elementary School is a rural public school located in LaRue, Texas, serving as part of the LaPoynor Independent School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the Henderson County area, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social growth. As a smaller district, LaPoynor Elementary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff members are able to provide personalized attention to students, fostering a supportive environment that values both academic achievement and character development.

The school operates with a commitment to preparing students for the transition to the district’s secondary levels, maintaining a curriculum aligned with Texas state educational standards. Beyond the classroom, the school often serves as a focal point for the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding LaRue area. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and extracurricular engagement, LaPoynor Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

214

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAPOYNOR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	10
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
182 (85.0%)
Black
15 (7.0%)
Hispanic
10 (4.7%)
Two or More
6 (2.8%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	LAPOYNOR ISD
Phone:	(903)876-5293
Website:	http://www.lapoynorisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 27

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 31