IRA SCHOOL
IRA SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the IRA ISD school district, located in IRA, TX with about 256 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, IRA 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.
IRA SCHOOL, located in the small, rural community of Ira, Texas, serves as the heart of its local educational district. As a K-12 facility, the school is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere, where students often benefit from individualized attention and strong community support. The campus acts as a central hub for the surrounding Scurry County area, emphasizing a traditional academic environment while fostering a sense of school spirit and identity.
Because of its rural setting, the school typically plays a significant role in the social and extracurricular life of the community. IRA SCHOOL is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a personalized learning environment, often characterized by smaller class sizes that allow teachers to work closely with students from elementary through high school. While it functions as a modest facility, it provides essential educational services and athletic opportunities that help prepare its students for life beyond the local district.
For more information, contact IRA SCHOOL at (325) 573-2628 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
IRA, TX 79527-0240
(325) 573-2628
IRA SCHOOL is a public school in IRA, TX with about 256 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- IRA ISD
- Total Students:
- 256
- Teachers:
- 22.28
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 256 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IRA SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- 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.