FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL

FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the FORT ELLIOTT CISD school district, located in BRISCOE, TX with about 135 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL is a public PK-12 institution located in the small community of Briscoe, Texas, serving students in the Fort Elliott Consolidated Independent School District. As a rural school, it functions as a central hub for the local area, typically maintaining a tight-knit educational environment characterized by small class sizes. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students, ranging from early childhood development through high school graduation.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, often emphasizing traditional Texas high school values, including robust participation in athletics and community-based programs. Because of its location in the Texas Panhandle, the district is known for its close relationship with the surrounding agricultural community. FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL serves as a critical resource for local families, prioritizing individualized student attention and community engagement within its rural setting.

For more information, contact FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL at (806) 375-2454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 E WILSON
BRISCOE, TX 79011-0138
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FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL is a public school in BRISCOE, TX with about 135 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
FORT ELLIOTT CISD
Total Students:
135
Teachers:
18.04
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 135 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT ELLIOTT SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
85.9%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Two or more races
3.7%

Female
57.8%
Male
42.2%

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.