PETROLIA EL

PETROLIA CISD
701 S PRAIRIE AVE
PETROLIA, TX 76377
277 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Petrolia Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Petrolia, Texas, serving as a key component of the Petrolia Consolidated Independent School District. As a tight-knit educational community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. Its location in a small-town setting allows for a more personalized educational environment, often characterized by smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and community involvement.

The school operates under the mission of the Petrolia CISD, which prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for future success within and beyond their local community. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Petrolia Elementary aims to foster a positive learning culture that encourages both scholastic achievement and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education, maintaining a commitment to transparency and communication regarding school policies and academic progress.
277
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (76.9%)
  • Hispanic
    42 (15.2%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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: PETROLIA CISD
Phone: (940)524-3433
Website: http://petroliacisd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 44
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 36
Grade 6 38
Gender Ratio