DIME BOX SCHOOL

DIME BOX SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the DIME BOX ISD school district, located in DIME BOX, TX with about 166 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 18 teachers, DIME BOX SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

DIME BOX SCHOOL, operated by the Dime Box Independent School District (ISD), is a small, rural public school system located in Dime Box, Texas. Serving a tight-knit community, the district is characterized by its intimate scale, which allows for a close-knit educational environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to students. As a rural district, it plays a vital role as the educational and social hub for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing students for life beyond graduation while maintaining traditional values.

The school offers a comprehensive K-12 academic program that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere. Despite its small size, Dime Box ISD strives to provide students with essential extracurricular and athletic opportunities, helping to build school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging its compact size to create strong student-teacher relationships, the school aims to cultivate a safe and focused learning environment that addresses the unique needs of its student population.

For more information, contact DIME BOX SCHOOL at (979) 884-2324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1079 S F AUSTIN BLVD
DIME BOX, TX 77853-0157
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DIME BOX SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DIME BOX, TX with about 166 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
DIME BOX ISD
Total Students:
166
Teachers:
18.5
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 166 students

Black or African American
36.1%
Hispanic/Latino
34.9%
White
24.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.