PETERSBURG SCHOOL

PETERSBURG ISD
1411 W 4TH
PETERSBURG, TX 79250
243 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Petersburg School, operated by the Petersburg Independent School District (PISD), serves the small community of Petersburg, Texas, as a central hub for K-12 education. As a rural district, the school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit campus culture. The district is committed to preparing students for life beyond graduation by balancing traditional academic instruction with extracurricular opportunities that foster community involvement and school spirit.

The school functions as the heart of the Petersburg area, often serving as a focal point for local events and community engagement. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere, the district aims to ensure that every student receives individual attention to help them achieve their academic and personal goals. For families and community members, the official website at http://www.petersburgisd.net serves as the primary resource for school calendars, athletic schedules, district policies, and updates regarding the Buffaloes’ academic and athletic programs.
243
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    173 (71.2%)
  • White
    64 (26.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PETERSBURG ISD
Phone: (806)667-3585
Website: http://www.petersburgisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 181
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 21
Kindergarten 16
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 20
Grade 10 27
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio