BIG SANDY SCHOOL

BIG SANDY ISD
9180 FM 1276
DALLARDSVILLE, TX 77332
512 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Big Sandy School, located in Dallardsville, Texas, serves as the heart of the Big Sandy Independent School District. As a small, rural district, it functions as a tight-knit community hub that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive environment for its student body. The school is known for fostering close relationships between faculty, students, and families, aiming to prepare graduates for success both in higher education and the workforce while maintaining the traditions and values characteristic of a close-knit Texas community.

Academically and extracurricularly, the district strives to provide a well-rounded experience despite its smaller size. Students at Big Sandy have access to various athletic programs, UIL academic competitions, and career-readiness opportunities designed to engage them beyond the standard classroom curriculum. By prioritizing a strong academic foundation alongside a sense of school spirit and community involvement, Big Sandy School seeks to empower its students to become productive, responsible members of society.
512
Total Students
41.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    337 (65.8 %)
  • American Indian
    101 (19.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    42 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: BIG SANDY ISD
Phone: (936)563-1000
Website: http://www.bigsandyisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 220
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 34
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 33
Grade 5 38
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 37
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 28
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 27
Gender Ratio