TRENT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

TRENT ISD
12821 E INTERSTATE 20
TRENT, TX 79561
144 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Trent Independent School District (ISD) is a small, rural public school district located in Trent, Texas, a community situated along Interstate 20 in Taylor County. As a quintessential small-town district, it serves a limited student population, fostering a tight-knit educational environment where personalized attention and close relationships between students, teachers, and administrators are central to the academic experience. The district operates under the umbrella of Education Service Center (ESC) Region 14, which provides additional support, resources, and professional development to ensure the school maintains state standards.

The district’s focus is rooted in providing a comprehensive K-12 education that emphasizes foundational academics, character development, and preparation for life beyond graduation. Despite its small size, Trent ISD takes pride in its community spirit, often serving as the hub for local extracurricular activities and district-wide events. By leveraging its compact size, the school aims to offer a supportive "family-like" atmosphere that encourages student participation and success, striving to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern workforce or higher education setting.
144
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (66.7%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (21.5%)
  • Two or More
    9 (6.2%)
  • Black
    6 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4%)
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: TRENT ISD
Phone: (325)862-6125
Website: http://www.trent.esc14.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 11
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio