KOUNTZE EL

KOUNTZE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KOUNTZE ISD school district, located in KOUNTZE, TX with about 365 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 26 teachers, KOUNTZE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

KOUNTZE ELementary School, located at 565 Park Drive in Kountze, Texas, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Kountze Independent School District. As a rural community school, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, aiming to prepare its young students for the transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Kountze ISD, which emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and active community engagement. By leveraging its position within a close-knit East Texas town, KOUNTZE ELementary works to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students benefit from individualized attention and a curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks. Those interested in learning more about specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or district news can visit their website at http://www.kountzeisd.org.

For more information, contact KOUNTZE EL at (409) 246-3877 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

565 PARK DR
KOUNTZE, TX 77625
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KOUNTZE EL is a public Title I school in KOUNTZE, TX with about 365 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KOUNTZE ISD
Total Students:
365
Teachers:
26.92
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 365 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KOUNTZE EL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.4%
Black or African American
13.4%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
0.3%

Female
38.9%
Male
61.1%

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.