KERENS SCHOOL

KERENS ISD
200 BOBCAT LN
KERENS, TX 75144
657 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kerens School, located at 200 Bobcat Lane in Kerens, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Kerens Independent School District. The school operates as a consolidated campus environment that provides instruction across K-12 grade levels, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where students remain within the same district throughout their primary and secondary education. As home to the "Bobcats," the school emphasizes a spirit of community pride and athletic engagement, which serves as a focal point for both students and local residents in this rural Navarro County town.

The district is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Kerens School aims to offer personalized attention and a supportive learning environment. For those looking for official updates, academic calendars, or information regarding district policies and extracurricular programs, the school maintains an official presence at [http://www.kerensisd.org](http://www.kerensisd.org).
657
Total Students
56.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    257 (39.1%)
  • White
    227 (34.6%)
  • Black
    101 (15.4%)
  • Two or More
    64 (9.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
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: KERENS ISD
Phone: (903)396-2931
Website: http://www.kerensisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 475
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 43
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 52
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 43
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 58
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 43
Gender Ratio
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