VELMA PENNY EL

VELMA PENNY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LINDALE ISD school district, located in LINDALE, TX with about 453 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 28 teachers, VELMA PENNY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

VELMA PENNY ELementary is a public school located in Lindale, Texas, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade. It is part of the Lindale Independent School District (LISD), a district widely recognized for its strong academic standards and community-focused approach to education. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong foundational base for young learners as they transition from early childhood education into their primary schooling years.

In addition to its core curriculum, VELMA PENNY ELementary places a high priority on student development through character education and active parental involvement. The school benefits from the resources and reputation of the broader Lindale school system, which emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. With its dedicated staff and focus on early literacy and numeracy, the school is a key component of the Lindale community, preparing its students for success in the upper elementary and middle school levels that follow.

For more information, contact VELMA PENNY EL at (903) 882-7513 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 MOUNT SYLVAN ST
LINDALE, TX 75771-6297
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VELMA PENNY EL is a public Title I school in LINDALE, TX with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LINDALE ISD
Total Students:
453
Teachers:
28.2
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
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 453 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VELMA PENNY EL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
72.4%
Hispanic/Latino
16.3%
Black or African American
6.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.