TOLAR EL

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tolar Elementary School is a public school located in Tolar, Texas, serving students in the Tolar Independent School District. As a small, community-focused institution, it plays a central role in the local area by providing core primary education to children in the region. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development, catering to the specific needs of its rural student population.

Situated along Hill City Highway, the school serves as a focal point for families in the Tolar community. It is part of a district that prides itself on maintaining a small-town atmosphere while preparing students for the transition to middle and high school levels. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, Tolar Elementary strives to build a strong educational foundation, ensuring that students are equipped with the fundamental skills necessary for their ongoing academic success.

393

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TOLAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
349 (88.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	TOLAR ISD
Phone:	(254)835-4028
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 44