PETROLIA EL

PETROLIA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PETROLIA CISD school district, located in PETROLIA, TX with about 282 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 21 teachers, PETROLIA 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.

PETROLIA ELementary School is a small, rural public school located in Petrolia, Texas, serving as a key component of the Petrolia Consolidated Independent School District. As a tight-knit educational community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. Its location in a small-town setting allows for a more personalized educational environment, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and community involvement.

The school operates under the mission of the Petrolia CISD, which prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for future success within and beyond their local community. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, PETROLIA ELementary aims to foster a positive learning culture that encourages both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication regarding school policies and academic progress.

For more information, contact PETROLIA EL at (940) 524-3433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 S PRAIRIE AVE
PETROLIA, TX 76377-0176
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PETROLIA EL is a public Title I school in PETROLIA, TX with about 282 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PETROLIA CISD
Total Students:
282
Teachers:
21.32
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 282 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PETROLIA EL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.2%
Hispanic/Latino
13.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
44.7%
Male
55.3%

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.