TARKINGTON PRI

TARKINGTON PRI is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TARKINGTON ISD school district, located in CLEVELAND, TX with about 572 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, TARKINGTON PRI has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

TARKINGTON PRImary School is a public elementary school located in Cleveland, Texas, serving as a key part of the Tarkington Independent School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically focusing on pre-kindergarten through primary grade levels. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to instill a love for learning while building the essential literacy and mathematical skills necessary for future student success.

As a central hub for the local community, TARKINGTON PRImary emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to create a positive school climate. The district’s commitment, as reflected on their website, highlights a focus on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for their transition to higher grade levels. Situated in a rural setting, the school reflects the close-knit values of the Tarkington community, ensuring that each student receives individualized attention within a safe and encouraging educational landscape.

For more information, contact TARKINGTON PRI at (281) 592-7736 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2770 FM 163
CLEVELAND, TX 77327
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TARKINGTON PRI is a public Title I school in CLEVELAND, TX with about 572 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
TARKINGTON ISD
Total Students:
572
Teachers:
33.12
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

* 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 572 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TARKINGTON PRI is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.3%
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.