VENUS EL

ves.venusisd.net/

663 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Venus Elementary School, located at 20 Bulldog Drive in Venus, Texas, serves as a foundational campus within the Venus Independent School District. As a primary educational institution for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the district's higher grade levels.

The campus culture is centered around the "Bulldog" identity, promoting school spirit and a sense of community belonging among students, faculty, and families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic calendars, teacher communications, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Venus Elementary focuses on building a strong educational partnership with the Venus community to ensure that every child receives the support necessary to thrive in a growing Texas school district.

663

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VENUS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	426
Black	41
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
426 (64.3%)
White
159 (24.0%)
Black
41 (6.2%)
Two or More
25 (3.8%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
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:	VENUS ISD
Phone:	(972)366-3748
Website:	http://ves.venusisd.net/
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 2 160

Grade 3 178

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 162