TARVER EL

www.bisd.net

798 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tarver Elementary School, located at 7949 Stonehollow Drive in Temple, Texas, is a core institution within the Belton Independent School District (BISD). As a public elementary school, it serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the early years of their academic journeys. The school is known for its focus on cultivating a positive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the development of essential social skills, aligning with the broader mission of the Belton ISD to support student growth and community engagement.

The school benefits from being part of a district recognized for its commitment to educational excellence and technological integration. Families associated with Tarver Elementary can access district-wide resources and updates through the official website at [www.bisd.net](http://www.bisd.net). By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the Temple area, aiming to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond by fostering a culture of academic rigor and student-centered learning.

798

Total Students

49.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARVER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	239
Black	101
Asian	41
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
355 (44.5 %)
Hispanic
239 (29.9 %)
Black
101 (12.7 %)
Two or More
59 (7.4 %)
Asian
41 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	BELTON ISD
Phone:	(254)215-3800
Website:	http://www.bisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 120

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 128

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TARVER EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	146
Grade 3	133
Grade 4	144
Grade 5	128

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TARVER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	414	51.9%
Male	384	48.1%

Elementary School 3rd - 5th