AARON PARKER EL

www.northlamar.net

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Aaron Parker Elementary School is a public school located in Powderly, Texas, serving as a key component of the North Lamar Independent School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth and social development. As part of the North Lamar district, the school aligns its curriculum and extracurricular efforts with the broader goals of preparing students for success in the upper grade levels.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its students, utilizing its location in Lamar County to maintain a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, Aaron Parker Elementary aims to engage young learners through a variety of educational programs and activities. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the official North Lamar Independent School District website provides resources and updates on the school’s ongoing operations.

246

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AARON PARKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	39
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
166 (67.5%)
Two or More
39 (15.9%)
Hispanic
25 (10.2%)
Black
8 (3.3%)
American Indian
6 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	NORTH LAMAR ISD
Phone:	(903)732-3066
Website:	http://www.northlamar.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 50

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 1