BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL

BORDEN COUNTY ISD
240 W KINCAID ST
GAIL, TX 79738
225 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Borden County School, located in Gail, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Borden County Independent School District. As a rural PK-12 institution, the school is noted for its tight-knit community atmosphere, where the small student body allows for personalized instruction and strong relationships between faculty and students. The school plays a vital role in the local area, acting not only as a place of academic development but also as a focal point for community pride and extracurricular engagement.

Academically, Borden County School emphasizes foundational learning and college or career readiness, maintaining a curriculum designed to prepare students for success beyond their rural setting. The school takes pride in its tradition of excellence in both scholastic and UIL athletic programs, frequently competing at the state level despite its small size. By leveraging its dedicated staff and community support, the district strives to provide a comprehensive education that balances modern technological needs with the values of a close-knit, small-town environment.
225
Total Students
23.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    168 (74.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (23.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    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: BORDEN COUNTY ISD
Phone: (806)756-4450
Website: http://www.bcisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 11
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 26
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio