School Overview
Karnes City Primary, located at 203 E Mayfield in Karnes City, Texas, serves as an essential foundation for the youngest learners in the Karnes City Independent School District. As a primary school, its educational mission is centered on building strong academic, social, and emotional skills during the formative early childhood and elementary years. The school strives to create a supportive, nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop a love for learning, fundamental literacy, and basic mathematical proficiency while fostering a sense of community.

As part of the broader Karnes City ISD, the primary school benefits from the district's commitment to small-town values combined with a dedication to preparing students for future academic success. By focusing on early intervention and personalized instruction, Karnes City Primary aims to ensure that every student establishes the necessary habits and skills to transition smoothly into the upper elementary grades and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a curriculum tailored to young students, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational development of the local community.
228
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KARNES CITY PRI
Demographic Student Count
White34
Hispanic186
Black3
Asian3
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    186 (81.6 %)
  • White
    34 (14.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
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: KARNES CITY ISD
Phone: (830)780-2321
Website: http://www.kcisd.net/index.php?pageID=114138_2
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 72
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KARNES CITY PRI
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten72
Kindergarten70
Grade 186
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KARNES CITY PRI
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11550.4%
Male11349.6%