KARNES CITY PRI
KARNES CITY PRI is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KARNES CITY ISD school district, located in KARNES CITY, TX with about 222 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, KARNES CITY PRI has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KARNES CITY PRImary, located at 203 E Mayfield in Karnes City, Texas, serves as an essential foundation for the youngest learners in the Karnes City Independent School District. As a primary school, its educational mission is centered on building strong academic, social, and emotional skills during the formative early childhood and elementary years. The school strives to create a supportive, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop a love for learning, fundamental literacy, and basic mathematical proficiency while fostering a sense of community.
As part of the broader Karnes City ISD, the primary school benefits from the district's commitment to small-town values combined with a dedication to preparing students for future academic success. By focusing on early intervention and personalized instruction, KARNES CITY PRImary aims to ensure that every student establishes the necessary habits and skills to transition smoothly into the upper elementary grades and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a curriculum tailored to young students, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational development of the local community.
For more information, contact KARNES CITY PRI at (830) 780-2321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KARNES CITY, TX 78118-2912
(830) 780-2321
KARNES CITY PRI is a public Title I school in KARNES CITY, TX with about 222 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KARNES CITY ISD
- Total Students:
- 222
- Teachers:
- 13.42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 222 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KARNES CITY PRI is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.2%
- White
- 16.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.