BOOKER T WASHINGTON EL

ELGIN ISD
510 MLK
ELGIN, TX 78621
750 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Booker T. Washington Elementary School is a public institution located in Elgin, Texas, and serves as part of the Elgin Independent School District. Situated on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the school functions as a foundational pillar within the local community, dedicated to providing primary education to students in the area. Like other schools within the district, its mission is centered on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a supportive learning environment.

The school operates under the broader framework of Elgin ISD, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a diverse and inclusive curriculum. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the district, Booker T. Washington Elementary strives to implement effective instructional strategies that cater to the needs of its student body. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, regularly utilizing the district's official website to communicate academic calendars, school policies, and community initiatives.
750
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
75.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    642 (85.6 %)
  • White
    68 (9.1 %)
  • Black
    25 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (1.9 %)
  • 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: ELGIN ISD
Phone: (512)281-3411
Website: http://www.elginisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 509
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* 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 4
Kindergarten 146
Grade 1 132
Grade 2 171
Grade 3 160
Grade 4 137
Gender Ratio
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