CARL SCHURZ EL

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carl Schurz Elementary School is a public school located in the New Braunfels Independent School District in New Braunfels, Texas. Serving students in early childhood through fifth grade, the school is named after Carl Schurz, a prominent 19th-century German-American statesman, reflecting the rich German heritage and history of the New Braunfels community. The campus is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, character development, and preparing students for their future educational journeys.

As part of the New Braunfels ISD, Carl Schurz Elementary emphasizes community involvement and a student-centered approach to education. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, fine arts, and physical education, supported by a staff committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. With its location near the heart of the city, the school functions as a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a collaborative culture where parents and educators work together to promote academic success and personal growth.

338

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARL SCHURZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	255
Two or More	4

Hispanic
255 (75.4 %)
White
79 (23.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)

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:	NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
Phone:	(830)627-6680
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 62