KRESS EL

KRESS ISD
200 E 5TH
KRESS, TX 79052
135 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Kress Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Kress, Texas, situated in Swisher County. As part of the Kress Independent School District, the school serves as a central pillar for local families, providing foundational education for students in a close-knit, small-town environment. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging the benefits of a smaller student body to foster strong relationships between educators, students, and the community.

The school operates with a focus on academic development and student support, reflecting the values of the surrounding agricultural region. By maintaining a smaller scale, Kress Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students can receive individual attention. It remains an essential institution for the town of Kress, committed to preparing its young learners for their future transitions into the district’s middle and high school programs.
135
Total Students
8.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    71 (52.6%)
  • White
    58 (43.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
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: KRESS ISD
Phone: (806)684-2326
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 13
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 13
Gender Ratio