PLAINS EL
PLAINS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PLAINS ISD school district, located in PLAINS, TX with about 225 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 15 teachers, PLAINS 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.
PLAINS ELementary School is located at 811 Cowboy Way in Plains, Texas, and serves as a foundational component of the Plains Independent School District. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for its primary-aged students. The school emphasizes core educational standards while fostering the "Cowboy" spirit, reflecting the rural identity and values of the surrounding Yoakum County area.
The school’s website highlights a commitment to student development and community engagement, offering resources that keep parents and students informed about district activities, academic calendars, and campus life. By prioritizing a close-knit educational setting, PLAINS ELementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success through personalized attention and a curriculum designed to meet the specific needs of its learners. You can find further details regarding their specific programs, faculty information, and school announcements on their official district website.
For more information, contact PLAINS EL at (806) 456-7401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PLAINS, TX 79355-0479
(806) 456-7401
PLAINS EL is a public Title I school in PLAINS, TX with about 225 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PLAINS ISD
- Total Students:
- 225
- Teachers:
- 15.99
- 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 225 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.6%
- White
- 30.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 44.9%
- Male
- 55.1%
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.