KENTWOOD EL

BIG SPRING ISD
2500 MERRILY DR
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
95 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Kentwood Elementary School is a public school located in Big Spring, Texas, serving as part of the Big Spring Independent School District (BSISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on foundational academic growth and social development. By aligning with the district’s broader educational standards, Kentwood Elementary emphasizes the importance of core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to develop essential character traits during their formative years.

As an institution within the BSISD, Kentwood Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational framework provided by the district’s central administration. The school’s official website serves as a communication bridge for families, providing access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through this collaborative effort between educators, parents, and the Big Spring community, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success and lifelong learning.
95
Total Students
5.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    66 (69.5 %)
  • White
    25 (26.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BIG SPRING ISD
Phone: (432)264-4130
Website: http://www.bsisd.esc18.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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 95
Gender Ratio