PENELOPE SCHOOL
PENELOPE SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the PENELOPE ISD school district, located in PENELOPE, TX with about 237 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, PENELOPE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
PENELOPE SCHOOL, located in Penelope, Texas, serves as a small, rural educational institution that functions as the heart of its local community. As part of the Penelope Independent School District, the school maintains a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. Because of its size, the school often plays a central role in town life, fostering strong connections between students, parents, and local residents.
The academic focus at PENELOPE SCHOOL centers on providing essential core curriculum and foundational skills within a supportive, traditional learning atmosphere. While it operates with limited resources compared to larger urban districts, the school prides itself on its accessibility and the dedication of its educators to student success. Overall, PENELOPE SCHOOL represents a quintessential example of a small-town Texas schoolhouse, emphasizing community values and individualized student development in a quiet, rural setting.
For more information, contact PENELOPE SCHOOL at (254) 533-2215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PENELOPE, TX 76676-0068
(254) 533-2215
PENELOPE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PENELOPE, TX with about 237 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PENELOPE ISD
- Total Students:
- 237
- Teachers:
- 18.78
- 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
* 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 237 students
- White
- 67.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.