JOE M PIRTLE EL

www.bisd.net

575 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joe M. Pirtle Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Temple, Texas, and operates as part of the Belton Independent School District (BISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and student engagement. As a campus within the Belton ISD, it adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and the academic growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Belton Independent School District, Joe M. Pirtle Elementary implements structured curriculum standards while encouraging extracurricular participation to build well-rounded students. Parents and community members can stay connected with school events, academic calendars, and district-wide updates through the official BISD website at [www.bisd.net](http://www.bisd.net).

575

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOE M PIRTLE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	169
Black	63
Asian	10
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
276 (48.0%)
Hispanic
169 (29.4%)
Black
63 (11.0%)
Two or More
53 (9.2%)
Asian
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	BELTON ISD
Phone:	(254)215-3400
Website:	http://www.bisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOE M PIRTLE EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOE M PIRTLE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	46.3%
Male	309	53.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd