KERENS SCHOOL

KERENS SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the KERENS ISD school district, located in KERENS, TX with about 592 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 48 teachers, KERENS SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

KERENS SCHOOL, located at 200 Bobcat Lane in Kerens, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Kerens Independent School District. The school operates as a consolidated campus environment that provides instruction across K-12 grade levels, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students remain within the same district throughout their primary and secondary education. As home to the "Bobcats," the school emphasizes a spirit of community pride and athletic engagement, which serves as a focal point for both students and local residents in this rural Navarro County town.

The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, KERENS SCHOOL aims to offer personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. For those looking for official updates, academic calendars, or information regarding district policies and extracurricular programs, the school maintains an official presence at [http://www.kerensisd.org](http://www.kerensisd.org).

For more information, contact KERENS SCHOOL at (903) 396-2931 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 BOBCAT LN
KERENS, TX 75144-0310
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KERENS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KERENS, TX with about 592 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
KERENS ISD
Total Students:
592
Teachers:
48.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 592 students

White
45.4%
Black or African American
25.7%
Hispanic/Latino
23.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
43.9%
Male
56.1%

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.