SILSBEE EL

921 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Silsbee Elementary, located at 770 S 7th Street in Silsbee, Texas, is a key component of the Silsbee Independent School District. Serving the young learners of the Silsbee community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental needs of its students, aiming to foster a sense of curiosity and academic growth during these critical early years of schooling.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Silsbee community, benefiting from the district's commitment to small-town values combined with a focus on modern educational standards. By offering various programs and initiatives, Silsbee Elementary strives to prepare its students for their transition to higher grade levels within the district. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement, parental involvement, and a lifelong love of learning.

921

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SILSBEE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	80
Black	166
Asian	4
Two or More	68
American Indian	2

White
601 (65.3%)
Black
166 (18.0%)
Hispanic
80 (8.7%)
Two or More
68 (7.4%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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:	SILSBEE ISD
Phone:	(409)980-7856
Website:	http://silsbeeisd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	921
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 1 178

Grade 2 170

Grade 3 198

Grade 4 201

Grade 5 174