TARKINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL

www.tarkingtonisd.net

193 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

193

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARKINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
157 (81.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (15.5 %)
Two or More
4 (2.1 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	TARKINGTON ISD
Phone:	(281)592-7736
Website:	http://www.tarkingtonisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 69

Kindergarten 124