RUNGE EL

RUNGE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RUNGE ISD school district, located in RUNGE, TX with about 132 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 9 teachers, RUNGE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

RUNGE ELementary School is a small, public school located in Runge, Texas, serving as a central educational hub for the Runge Independent School District. Situated at 600 Reiffert, the school operates within a tight-knit, rural community, emphasizing a personalized approach to education. As a smaller institution, it focuses on building strong relationships between students, teachers, and families, aiming to create a supportive environment where foundational academic skills are nurtured from the early elementary grades.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with a commitment to the success of every child within the district. By leveraging the resources of the Runge ISD, the elementary school works to provide a stable learning experience that reflects the values of its surrounding community. Families and community members interested in the specific academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, or district-wide news can find more detailed information through the official school district website at http://www.rungeisd.org.

For more information, contact RUNGE EL at (830) 239-4315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 REIFFERT
RUNGE, TX 78151-0158
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RUNGE EL is a public Title I school in RUNGE, TX with about 132 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RUNGE ISD
Total Students:
132
Teachers:
9.77
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

* 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 132 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUNGE EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.6%
White
9.8%
Black or African American
1.5%

Female
39.4%
Male
60.6%

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.