BIG SANDY SCHOOL

BIG SANDY SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the BIG SANDY ISD school district, located in DALLARDSVILLE, TX with about 508 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, BIG SANDY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BIG SANDY SCHOOL, located in Dallardsville, Texas, serves as the heart of the Big Sandy Independent School District. As a small, rural district, it functions as a tight-knit community hub that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive environment for its student body. The school is known for fostering close relationships between faculty, students, and families, aiming to prepare graduates for success both in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the traditions and values characteristic of a close-knit Texas community.

Academically and extracurricularly, the district strives to provide a well-rounded experience despite its smaller size. Students at Big Sandy have access to various athletic programs, UIL academic competitions, and career-readiness opportunities designed to engage them beyond the standard classroom curriculum. By prioritizing a strong academic foundation alongside a sense of school spirit and community involvement, BIG SANDY SCHOOL seeks to empower its students to become productive, responsible members of society.

For more information, contact BIG SANDY SCHOOL at (936) 563-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9180 FM 1276
DALLARDSVILLE, TX 77332-0188
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BIG SANDY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLARDSVILLE, TX with about 508 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
BIG SANDY ISD
Total Students:
508
Teachers:
43.07
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 508 students

White
68.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
18.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.3%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.6%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.