JAMES L MASTERS

802 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**James L. Masters Elementary School** is a public school located in Converse, Texas, serving students within the Judson Independent School District. Situated in a suburban residential area along Woodlake Parkway, the school serves as a foundational learning environment for children in the surrounding community. It is part of a district known for its diverse student body and focus on providing comprehensive academic and extracurricular programming to prepare elementary-aged students for middle school transitions.

As an elementary campus, James L. Masters focuses on core curriculum areas including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating state-mandated testing preparation and foundational social-emotional learning. The school operates as a vital hub for the Converse community, frequently engaging families through parent-teacher organizations, school events, and community-focused initiatives. For the most current information regarding specific academic ratings, specialized programs, or school-wide performance data, families typically refer to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability reports or the official Judson ISD website.

802

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES L MASTERS
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	416
Black	253
Asian	16
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
416 (51.9 %)
Black
253 (31.5 %)
White
70 (8.7 %)
Two or More
43 (5.4 %)
Asian
16 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	JUDSON ISD
Phone:	(210)945-1150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	442
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 169

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 106