DENA KELSO GRAVES EL

sites.google.com/a/eaglepassisd.net/graves-elementary/

507 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Dena Kelso Graves Elementary is a public school located in Eagle Pass, Texas, serving the educational needs of students within the Eagle Pass Independent School District. Situated on Kelso Drive, the school serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards and the social-emotional development of elementary-aged children. As part of a district that prioritizes bilingual education and student support, the school is structured to provide a nurturing environment aimed at preparing students for their subsequent transition into middle school.

The school reflects the broader demographic and cultural characteristics of the Eagle Pass area, which is a key border community. Dena Kelso Graves Elementary focuses on creating a structured learning environment that encourages academic growth through standardized instruction and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to ensure that its learners meet state educational benchmarks while developing the essential skills necessary for long-term success in an evolving academic landscape.

507

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DENA KELSO GRAVES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	496
Black	1
Asian	1

Hispanic
496 (97.8 %)
White
9 (1.8 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
Asian
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:	EAGLE PASS ISD
Phone:	(830)758-7043
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/eaglepassisd.net/graves-elementary/
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DENA KELSO GRAVES EL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	76
Grade 6	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DENA KELSO GRAVES EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	49.3%
Male	257	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)