KELTON SCHOOL
KELTON SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the KELTON ISD school district, located in WHEELER, TX with about 84 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 16 teachers, KELTON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.
KELTON SCHOOL, operated by the Kelton Independent School District, is a small, rural public school located in Wheeler, Texas. Situated in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, the district serves a close-knit agricultural community, offering a personalized educational environment that prioritizes individual student attention and strong community involvement. Because of its small size, the school fosters a family-like atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student development from early education through the secondary grades.
The district is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both higher education and the local workforce. By utilizing a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, KELTON SCHOOL is able to implement targeted instruction, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically. Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes traditional values and extracurricular participation, playing a vital role as a central hub for community life and school spirit in the Wheeler County area.
For more information, contact KELTON SCHOOL at (806) 826-5795 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WHEELER, TX 79096-7715
(806) 826-5795
http://www.keltonisd.com
KELTON SCHOOL is a public school in WHEELER, TX with about 84 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KELTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 84
- Teachers:
- 16.59
- 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 84 students
- White
- 58.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 42.9%
- Male
- 57.1%
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.