CARPENTER HILL EL

www.hayscisd.net

616 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carpenter Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Buda, Texas, serving students as part of the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD). Situated on RR 967, the school serves the rapidly growing community of Buda, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing high-quality primary education in a supportive and collaborative environment. As part of the Hays CISD network, the school focuses on a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for academic success, emphasizing both fundamental skills and social-emotional development.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and the dedicated staff that fosters a welcoming atmosphere for its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources of the larger Hays CISD system, Carpenter Hill Elementary offers students access to modern educational tools and extracurricular opportunities that encourage curiosity and personal growth. Parents and community members interested in more detailed information regarding school performance, enrollment procedures, or specific campus programs can find further resources on the official district website at [www.hayscisd.net](http://www.hayscisd.net).

616

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARPENTER HILL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	211
Black	7
Asian	9
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
363 (58.9 %)
Hispanic
211 (34.3 %)
Two or More
24 (3.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HAYS CISD
Phone:	(512)268-8509
Website:	http://www.hayscisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
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

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 111