ALMA BREWER STRAWN EL

523 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary is a rural public school located in Dale, Texas, and serves as a primary educational facility within the Lockhart Independent School District. Situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the early grade levels. Its mission is centered on fostering academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and essential life skills tailored to the needs of young learners in the Caldwell County area.

The school is known for its close-knit community atmosphere, which is characteristic of the smaller campuses within the Lockhart ISD system. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention, Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the transition to intermediate education. The faculty and staff prioritize a supportive culture, encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to ensure that students receive a well-rounded and nurturing start to their educational journey.

523

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALMA BREWER STRAWN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	495
Black	2

Hispanic
495 (94.6 %)
White
26 (5.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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:	LOCKHART ISD
Phone:	(512)398-0630
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 79

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 91