PETTUS EL

PETTUS ISD
500 N BEE ST
PETTUS, TX 78146
171 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Pettus Elementary School, located in Pettus, Texas, serves as the primary educational facility for the Pettus Independent School District. Situated at 500 N Bee Street, the school is central to the small, rural community it serves. As a small-district institution, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students can benefit from more personalized attention and a strong sense of community engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that prepares students for the transition into secondary schooling. Because it operates within a small district, the elementary school works closely with district leadership to align its academic goals and extracurricular offerings with the specific needs of the local student population. Those interested in learning more about their academic calendar, district policies, or specific programs can find additional resources at their official website: [www.pettusisd.com](http://www.pettusisd.com).
171
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    103 (60.2%)
  • White
    67 (39.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.6%)
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: PETTUS ISD
Phone: (361)375-2296
Website: http://www.pettusisd.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
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 14
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 27
Gender Ratio