J W LONG EL

www.terrellisd.org/jwlelementaryschool

681 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J.W. Long Elementary School is a public school located in Terrell, Texas, serving students as part of the Terrell Independent School District. Situated on Creekside Drive, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for elementary-aged children. The school is committed to the district’s broader mission of fostering student success through comprehensive curricula, dedicated teaching staff, and a focus on essential developmental milestones.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture that encourages family engagement and community involvement to enhance the student experience. By utilizing the resources provided by the Terrell ISD, J.W. Long Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic challenges by building a strong literacy and mathematical foundation. Families interested in enrollment, specific campus programs, or extracurricular activities can find more detailed information regarding school policies and upcoming events on the district’s official website.

681

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W LONG EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	426
Black	108
Asian	2
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

Hispanic
426 (62.6%)
Black
108 (15.9%)
White
106 (15.6%)
Two or More
38 (5.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	TERRELL ISD
Phone:	(972)563-1448
Website:	http://www.terrellisd.org/jwlelementaryschool
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 97

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 124