LIVELY EL

www.irvingisd.net

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lively Elementary School, located on East Plymouth Drive in Irving, Texas, is part of the Irving Independent School District. It serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development within a supportive community environment. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.

As a neighborhood school, Lively Elementary strives to foster strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to encourage inclusivity and academic excellence, utilizing district-provided resources and technology to enhance the learning experience. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official website at [www.irvingisd.net](http://www.irvingisd.net) serves as the primary hub for information and district-wide updates.

779

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIVELY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	598
Black	40
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	30
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
598 (76.8 %)
White
89 (11.4 %)
Black
40 (5.1 %)
American Indian
30 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	IRVING ISD
Phone:	(972)600-6700
Website:	http://www.irvingisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	650
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 77

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LIVELY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	77
Kindergarten	127
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LIVELY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	371	47.6%
Male	408	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)