IRION EL

IRION COUNTY ISD
405 N 3RD ST
MERTZON, TX 76941
200 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Irion Elementary School, located in Mertzon, Texas, serves as the primary educational facility for the Irion County Independent School District. As a small, rural campus, the school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere where students receive personalized attention. The institution is committed to providing a robust academic foundation while integrating traditional values with modern educational standards to prepare students for future success in both their academic and personal lives.

The school’s website reflects its role as the heart of the local community, focusing on clear communication between faculty, parents, and students. By maintaining a supportive environment and leveraging the resources of the Irion ISD, the elementary school aims to nurture curiosity and character development in its young learners. Whether through classroom instruction or extracurricular involvement, Irion Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education within the context of a small-town Texas setting.
200
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    149 (74.5%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (25.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5%)
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: IRION COUNTY ISD
Phone: (325)835-3991
Website: http://www.irion-isd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 36
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 27
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 27
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio