W L KISSAM INT

www.chapelhillisd.org

696 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

W.L. Kissam Elementary is a public school located in Tyler, Texas, serving as part of the Chapel Hill Independent School District (CHISD). Situated on State Highway 64 East, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged children in the local community. As a key component of the Chapel Hill district, the school focuses on fostering early childhood development through a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, W.L. Kissam Elementary operates under the broader mission of the Chapel Hill ISD, which emphasizes the values of excellence, integrity, and student-centered learning. The school encourages family and community involvement to support a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive both socially and intellectually. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, the official school website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

696

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W L KISSAM INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	379
Black	104
Asian	4
Two or More	42
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
379 (54.5 %)
White
165 (23.7 %)
Black
104 (14.9 %)
Two or More
42 (6.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CHAPEL HILL ISD
Phone:	(903)566-8334
Website:	http://www.chapelhillisd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 4 255

Grade 5 221

Grade 6 220