WESTLAWN EL

www.txkisd.net

346 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Westlawn Elementary School is a public school located in Texarkana, Texas, serving students within the Texarkana Independent School District (TISD). As part of a district recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares young learners for future success. The school environment is structured to support the developmental needs of elementary-aged children, fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development through a dedicated faculty and staff.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Westlawn Elementary benefits from the resources and strategic initiatives provided by TISD, which emphasizes innovation, technology integration, and inclusive learning environments. The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a strong connection with families to ensure a supportive and cohesive educational experience. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, events, and academic calendar through the district’s official website at http://www.txkisd.net.

346

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTLAWN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	21
Black	284
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Black
284 (82.1 %)
White
22 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (6.1 %)
Two or More
18 (5.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	TEXARKANA ISD
Phone:	(903)223-4252
Website:	http://www.txkisd.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 111