CHISHOLM TRAIL EL

www.bisd.net

868 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chisholm Trail Elementary is a public school located in Belton, Texas, serving as part of the Belton Independent School District (BISD). Situated on South Wheat Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children within the local community. As a member of the Belton school system, the campus adheres to the district’s mission of fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Belton Independent School District. By maintaining a connection to the broader district network, Chisholm Trail Elementary benefits from shared educational initiatives and administrative support aimed at preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. Families and community members often engage with the school through the district website to stay updated on academic calendars, school policies, and local educational events.

868

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHISHOLM TRAIL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	409
Black	56
Asian	10
Two or More	66
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
409 (47.1 %)
White
320 (36.9 %)
Two or More
66 (7.6 %)
Black
56 (6.5 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BELTON ISD
Phone:	(254)316-5100
Website:	http://www.bisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 160

Grade 3 152

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 147