PAWNEE EL / J H/HS

PAWNEE ISD
6229 FM 798
PAWNEE, TX 78145
630 Students
Other Pre-K - 11th
School Overview
Pawnee Elementary/Junior High School, located in the small rural community of Pawnee, Texas, serves as a central hub for the local Pawnee Independent School District. As a combined school facility, it provides educational services for students in elementary through junior high grades, emphasizing a close-knit environment typical of small-town Texas school systems. By integrating these grade levels, the school fosters a unique sense of community where students benefit from long-term relationships with both their peers and their instructors.

The school operates with a focus on student-centered learning, utilizing its rural setting to maintain smaller class sizes that allow for more personalized academic support. As part of the Pawnee ISD, the school is committed to preparing its students for success in high school and beyond, balancing core academic standards with extracurricular opportunities. For parents and community members, the school serves as a primary pillar of the town, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the Pawnee region.
630
Total Students
28.1
Full-Time Teachers
22.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    408 (64.8%)
  • White
    106 (16.8%)
  • Black
    91 (14.4%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
  • 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: PAWNEE ISD
Phone: (361)456-7256
Website: http://www.pawneeisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 11th
Total Students: 630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 505
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 446
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 6
Gender Ratio