SLOCUM H S

86 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Slocum High School, located in Elkhart, Texas, serves as the heart of the Slocum Independent School District. As a small, rural public school, it is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school maintains a strong commitment to both academic development and extracurricular engagement, providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for post-secondary success while preserving the traditional values associated with a tight-knit Texas community.

Beyond the classroom, Slocum High School is a significant source of local pride, particularly through its athletic programs and community-oriented activities. By emphasizing small class sizes and strong relationships between faculty and students, the school creates a unique educational experience where individual growth is prioritized. For families in the East Texas area, Slocum High School represents a stable, community-focused learning institution that balances essential academic rigor with the personal connections characteristic of a smaller school district.

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SLOCUM H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	9
Black	1

White
76 (88.4%)
Hispanic
9 (10.5%)
Black
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SLOCUM ISD
Phone:	(903)478-3624
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 26

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 19

Grade 12 23