SHACKELFORD EL

www.wisd.org

476 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shackelford Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Waxahachie, Texas, and serves as part of the Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD). The school is situated at 1001 Butcher Rd and functions as a foundational institution within the local community, dedicated to providing core primary education to students in the surrounding residential areas. As a member of the WISD, it adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for academic success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student development, reflecting the broader values of the Waxahachie school system. Parents and guardians can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the district’s official website at http://www.wisd.org. By integrating essential state standards with local initiatives, Shackelford Elementary aims to foster both the social and intellectual growth of its young learners as they progress through their formative school years.

476

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHACKELFORD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	181
Black	52
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
226 (47.5 %)
Hispanic
181 (38.0 %)
Black
52 (10.9 %)
Two or More
16 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	WAXAHACHIE ISD
Phone:	(972)923-4666
Website:	http://www.wisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 59

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 77