IRION EL
IRION EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the IRION COUNTY ISD school district, located in MERTZON, TX with about 145 students offering grade levels from 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 11 teachers, IRION EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
IRION ELementary School, located in Mertzon, Texas, serves as the primary educational facility for the Irion County Independent School District. As a small, rural campus, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere where students receive personalized attention. The institution is committed to providing a robust academic foundation while integrating traditional values with modern educational standards to prepare students for future success in both their academic and personal lives.
The school’s website reflects its role as the heart of the local community, focusing on clear communication between faculty, parents, and students. By maintaining a supportive environment and leveraging the resources of the Irion ISD, the elementary school aims to nurture curiosity and character development in its young learners. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular involvement, IRION ELementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education within the context of a small-town Texas setting.
For more information, contact IRION EL at (325) 835-3991 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERTZON, TX 76941-0469
(325) 835-3991
http://www.irion-isd.org
IRION EL is a public Title I school in MERTZON, TX with about 145 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- IRION COUNTY ISD
- Total Students:
- 145
- Teachers:
- 11.15
- 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 145 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IRION EL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.