DOUGLAS EL

DOUGLAS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TYLER ISD school district, located in TYLER, TX with about 562 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 35 teachers, DOUGLAS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

DOUGLAS ELementary School is a public school located in Tyler, Texas, serving students within the Tyler Independent School District. Situated on N. Carlyle Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. As part of a larger urban school district, DOUGLAS ELementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social development, helping to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, often implementing programs designed to bridge achievement gaps and enhance classroom engagement. Like many schools in the Tyler ISD, DOUGLAS ELementary works closely with parents and community stakeholders to create a cohesive educational experience. By balancing academic rigor with extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives, the school strives to provide a stable and encouraging atmosphere where students can develop both their intellectual abilities and their interpersonal skills.

For more information, contact DOUGLAS EL at (903) 262-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1525 N CARLYLE
TYLER, TX 75702-3483
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DOUGLAS EL is a public Title I school in TYLER, TX with about 562 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
TYLER ISD
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
35.01
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 562 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOUGLAS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
81.9%
Black or African American
15.5%
Two or more races
1.6%
White
1.1%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.