OVERTON EL

www.overtonisd.org

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Overton Elementary School is a public school located in the small, tight-knit community of Overton, Texas. As part of the Overton Independent School District, the school serves the local elementary population with a focus on providing foundational academic instruction in a supportive, small-town environment. Its location on East Henderson Street places it at the heart of the district’s educational operations, emphasizing the school’s role as a primary center for student development within the community.

The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the broader Overton ISD, which maintains a commitment to student success through its official district website. By fostering a close relationship between teachers, students, and parents, Overton Elementary strives to create a stable learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its pupils. For families residing in the area, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, preparing students for their eventual transition into the district’s secondary schools.

256

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OVERTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	30
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	19

White
175 (68.4%)
Black
31 (12.1%)
Hispanic
30 (11.7%)
Two or More
19 (7.4%)
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:	OVERTON ISD
Phone:	(903)834-6144
Website:	http://www.overtonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 55

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 31