OLIVER E CLIFT EL
OLIVER E CLIFT EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WAXAHACHIE ISD school district, located in WAXAHACHIE, TX with about 375 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, OLIVER E CLIFT EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Oliver E. Clift Elementary School is a public school located in Waxahachie, Texas, and serves as part of the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood-focused campus, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing foundational education designed to prepare young students for their future academic journeys.
The school operates under the mission and standards of the broader WISD district, which focuses on innovation, excellence, and the success of every student. By offering a curriculum aligned with state requirements, Clift Elementary aims to cultivate essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a safe and inclusive setting. For families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or campus updates, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website at [www.wisd.org](http://www.wisd.org).
For more information, contact OLIVER E CLIFT EL at (972) 923-4720 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
(972) 923-4720
http://www.wisd.org
OLIVER E CLIFT EL is a public Title I school in WAXAHACHIE, TX with about 375 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WAXAHACHIE ISD
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 30.5
- 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 375 students
- White
- 41.6%
- Black or African American
- 28.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.