KRESS EL

KRESS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KRESS ISD school district, located in KRESS, TX with about 155 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 10 teachers, KRESS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

KRESS ELementary School is located in the small, rural community of Kress, Texas, situated in Swisher County. As part of the Kress Independent School District, the school serves as a central pillar for local families, providing foundational education for students in a close-knit, small-town environment. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging the benefits of a smaller student body to foster strong relationships between educators, students, and the community.

The school operates with a focus on academic development and student support, reflecting the values of the surrounding agricultural region. By maintaining a smaller scale, KRESS ELementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students can receive individual attention. It remains an essential institution for the town of Kress, committed to preparing its young learners for their future transitions into the district’s middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact KRESS EL at (806) 684-2326 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 E 5TH
KRESS, TX 79052
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KRESS EL is a public Title I school in KRESS, TX with about 155 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KRESS ISD
Total Students:
155
Teachers:
10.65
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
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 155 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.4%
White
32.9%
Black or African American
7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
43.2%
Male
56.8%

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.