SEELE EL

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**SEELE Elementary School**, located at 540 Howard St in New Braunfels, Texas, is a core institution within the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD). Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school is situated in a well-established area of the city, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible, community-focused education. As an elementary campus, Seele focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and fostering a supportive environment that prepares young students for their future academic careers.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on small-community values while benefiting from the resources and curriculum standards of the wider New Braunfels ISD. Like many schools in the district, Seele Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement, teacher-led instruction, and parental involvement to cultivate a positive school culture. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Seele strives to ensure that students not only meet state academic benchmarks but also develop the character and confidence necessary for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

313

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEELE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	119
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
177 (56.5 %)
Hispanic
119 (38.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)627-6750
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 1

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 58