COMMERCE EL

ces.commerceisd.org

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Commerce Elementary School is a primary educational institution located in Commerce, Texas, serving as part of the Commerce Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic skills and personal development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and school spirit within the local Texas region.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and faculty contact details. Commerce Elementary places a strong emphasis on maintaining clear communication between home and school, ensuring that families are informed and engaged in the educational process. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on individual student needs, Commerce Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students can thrive both intellectually and socially.

400

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMMERCE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	87
Black	98
Asian	4
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	3

White
182 (45.5 %)
Black
98 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
87 (21.7 %)
Two or More
26 (6.5 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	COMMERCE ISD
Phone:	(903)886-3757
Website:	http://ces.commerceisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 81

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 104