PLAINS EL

PLAINS ISD
811 COWBOY WAY
PLAINS, TX 79355
201 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Plains Elementary School is located at 811 Cowboy Way in Plains, Texas, and serves as a foundational component of the Plains Independent School District. As a small-town school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for its primary-aged students. The school emphasizes core educational standards while fostering the "Cowboy" spirit, reflecting the rural identity and values of the surrounding Yoakum County area.

The school’s website highlights a commitment to student development and community engagement, offering resources that keep parents and students informed about district activities, academic calendars, and campus life. By prioritizing a close-knit educational setting, Plains Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success through personalized attention and a curriculum designed to meet the specific needs of its learners. You can find further details regarding their specific programs, faculty information, and school announcements on their official district website.
201
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    147 (73.1%)
  • White
    54 (26.9%)
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: PLAINS ISD
Phone: (806)456-7401
Website: http://www.plainsisd.net/vnews/display.v/SEC/El
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 126
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 26
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 30
Gender Ratio