SIVELLS BEND EL

SIVELLS BEND EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SIVELLS BEND ISD school district, located in GAINESVILLE, TX with about 69 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 7 teachers, SIVELLS BEND EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

SIVELLS BEND ELementary is a unique, rural public school located in a remote area north of Gainesville, Texas. Operating as part of the Sivells Bend Independent School District, the school is known for its small-scale, close-knit environment that serves the surrounding agricultural and residential community. Because of its isolated location and limited student population, the district focuses on providing an intimate educational experience, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a strong sense of community involvement that is typical of rural Texas school districts.

The school serves as the primary educational hub for the area, operating out of a facility located off FM 1201. Due to its size, the district functions as a tight-knit educational community where faculty and staff often work closely with families to support student learning. For those looking for more specific information regarding current enrollment, academic performance, or school policies, the district maintains a dedicated website at http://www.sivellsbendisd.net, which serves as the primary portal for announcements, board meeting information, and operational updates for the local community.

For more information, contact SIVELLS BEND EL at (940) 665-6411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1053 CR 17 MILES N OF US 82 ON FM 1201
GAINESVILLE, TX 76240-9307
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SIVELLS BEND EL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, TX with about 69 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SIVELLS BEND ISD
Total Students:
69
Teachers:
7.43
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
7th Grade
8th 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 69 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIVELLS BEND EL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.7%
Hispanic/Latino
7.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
7.2%
Black or African American
2.9%
Two or more races
2.9%

Female
58.0%
Male
42.0%

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.