CATER EL

www.tisd.org

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cater Elementary School is a public school located in Temple, Texas, serving students as part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards of the TISD, Cater Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors through a balanced approach to core subjects and holistic development.

The school is situated on Lark Trail and serves as a local community hub, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality public education. Through its official website, the school maintains clear lines of communication with parents and community members, providing information on school policies, academic calendars, and campus events. As a component of the Temple Independent School District, Cater Elementary operates with the goal of equipping students with the essential skills and confidence necessary to thrive in an evolving academic landscape.

322

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	131
Black	64
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
131 (40.7 %)
White
94 (29.2 %)
Black
64 (19.9 %)
Two or More
22 (6.8 %)
American Indian
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)

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:	TEMPLE ISD
Phone:	(254)215-7444
Website:	http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 4

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CATER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CATER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	48.4%
Male	166	51.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - K