SANDS CISD

SANDS CISD
101 FIRST ST
ACKERLY, TX 79713
232 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Sands Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) is a small, rural public school district located in Ackerly, Texas, serving students in Howard and Dawson counties. As a staple of the local community, the district is dedicated to providing a personalized educational experience that leverages its small-town atmosphere to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and families. Because of its size, Sands CISD is able to offer a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention, helping them prepare for academic success and future career paths.

The district operates under the umbrella of Education Service Center (ESC) Region 17 and maintains a focus on community-centric schooling. Despite its remote location, the district emphasizes the importance of core academics alongside extracurricular participation, encouraging students to take active roles in school activities. By prioritizing a supportive and stable environment, Sands CISD aims to equip its graduates with the essential skills and community values necessary to succeed in a changing world.
232
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    112 (48.3%)
  • Hispanic
    111 (47.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SANDS CISD
Phone: (432)353-4888
Website: http://sands.esc17.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 15
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 18
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio