BILL CHILDRESS EL

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bill Childress Elementary is a public school located in Vinton, Texas, serving as part of the Canutillo Independent School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the Canutillo ISD mission, which emphasizes innovation, student-centered learning, and community involvement. As a campus, Bill Childress Elementary prioritizes creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its location in Vinton, the school serves as a central hub for local families, often participating in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy, STEM education, and overall student well-being.

386

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BILL CHILDRESS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	375
Black	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
375 (97.2%)
White
7 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	CANUTILLO ISD
Phone:	(915)877-7700
Website:	http://www.canutillo-isd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 25

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67