THROCKMORTON SCHOOL
THROCKMORTON SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the THROCKMORTON COLLEGIATE ISD school district, located in THROCKMORTON, TX with about 138 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 15 teachers, THROCKMORTON 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.
THROCKMORTON SCHOOL, located in Throckmorton, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the local rural community. As a small district, it functions as a Pre-K through 12th-grade campus, often fostering a tight-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Throckmorton, serving not only as an academic institution but also as a primary center for community events and extracurricular activities.
Like many schools in rural West Central Texas, THROCKMORTON SCHOOL emphasizes a balance between traditional academics and the values inherent to its close-knit setting. The district is dedicated to preparing its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By maintaining its own local campus, the school plays a critical role in preserving the identity of the town, ensuring that local families have access to educational resources without having to commute significant distances to neighboring districts.
For more information, contact THROCKMORTON SCHOOL at (940) 849-2421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THROCKMORTON, TX 76483-5011
(940) 849-2421
http://www.throck.org/
THROCKMORTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in THROCKMORTON, TX with about 138 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- THROCKMORTON COLLEGIATE ISD
- Total Students:
- 138
- Teachers:
- 15.15
- 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 138 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THROCKMORTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.