MARTHA & JOSH MORRISS MATH & ENGINEERING EL

4826 UNIVERSITY PARK
TEXARKANA, TX 75503

www.txkisd.net

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, located in Texarkana, Texas, is a specialized magnet campus within the Texarkana Independent School District. The school is built on a foundation of inquiry-based learning, specifically designed to cultivate student interest and proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields from a young age. By integrating engineering concepts into the standard curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The campus is noted for its hands-on approach to education, utilizing modern facilities and technology to create an immersive learning environment. Because it is a magnet school, it serves as a destination for students who demonstrate an aptitude or passion for math and science. The school emphasizes collaborative projects and real-world application, ensuring that students do not just memorize facts, but understand how to apply academic principles to solve complex, practical challenges.

358

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARTHA & JOSH MORRISS MATH & ENGINEERING EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	17
Black	52
Asian	20
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
243 (67.9 %)
Black
52 (14.5 %)
Two or More
22 (6.1 %)
Asian
20 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (4.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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)791-2262
Website:	http://www.txkisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 65

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 56