WALNUT BEND EL

www.walnutbendisd.net

73 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Walnut Bend Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Gainesville, Texas, serving as the primary educational facility for the Walnut Bend Independent School District. Due to its size and location, the school emphasizes a close-knit community environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a focused, individualized approach to instruction. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a traditional academic structure designed to support the educational needs of students in the surrounding Cooke County area.

The school district is characterized by its rural setting, which influences its commitment to fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents. While the school maintains a modest profile, it is dedicated to providing core educational standards, emphasizing foundational learning and student development. For families seeking more detailed information regarding current academic calendars, school board policies, or specific programs, the district maintains an official website at http://www.walnutbendisd.net.

Total Students

6.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALNUT BEND EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	22
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
47 (64.4%)
Hispanic
22 (30.1%)
Two or More
3 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4%)

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:	WALNUT BEND ISD
Phone:	(940)665-5990
Website:	http://www.walnutbendisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 4