LEON EL

LEON ISD
12168 HWY 79 W
JEWETT, TX 75846
386 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
**Leon Elementary School**, located at 12168 Highway 79 W in Jewett, Texas, serves as a primary educational hub for the Leon Independent School District. As a rural Texas campus, it plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational education for students in the surrounding area. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty focus on student development, academic growth, and preparing young learners for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school operates with a commitment to the "Cougar" spirit, reflecting the broader values and identity of the Leon ISD community. By prioritizing small-town values and individualized attention, Leon Elementary aims to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social and academic achievement. For families in the Jewett area, the school serves as a central point for early childhood and elementary education, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and educational excellence in a supportive, rural setting.
386
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    204 (52.8%)
  • Hispanic
    147 (38.1%)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    10 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.8%)
  • Black
    6 (1.6%)
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: LEON ISD
Phone: (903)626-1428
Website: http://leonisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 221
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 54
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 53
Gender Ratio