KELTON SCHOOL

KELTON ISD
16703 FM 2697
WHEELER, TX 79096
153 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Kelton School, operated by the Kelton Independent School District, is a small, rural public school located in Wheeler, Texas. Situated in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, the district serves a close-knit agricultural community, offering a personalized educational environment that prioritizes individual student attention and strong community involvement. Because of its small size, the school fosters a family-like atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student development from early education through the secondary grades.

The district is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for both higher education and the local workforce. By utilizing a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Kelton School is able to implement targeted instruction, ensuring that students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically. Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes traditional values and extracurricular participation, playing a vital role as a central hub for community life and school spirit in the Wheeler County area.
153
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (69.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (17.6 %)
  • Black
    7 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (3.3 %)
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: KELTON ISD
Phone: (806)826-5795
Website: http://www.keltonisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 5
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 9
Grade 12 11
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
WHEELER SCHOOL
WHEELER ISD
387 Students
1 MUSTANG DR
WHEELER, TX 79096 (9.7 miles away)
Other Pre-K - 12th