Public schools in Elgin, TX
10 open public schools with an address in Elgin, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,959
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Elgin public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Elgin, TX: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,959 students, an average of 662 per school. The largest campus is Elgin H S (1,771 students), and the largest elementary school is Elgin El (673).
Every listed school belongs to Elgin ISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Elgin
Elementary schools in Elgin
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington El Elgin ISD | PK–05 | 638 | 19.6:1 | |
| Elgin El Elgin ISD | PK–05 | 673 | 21.1:1 | |
| Harvest Ridge El Elgin ISD | PK–05 | 596 | 20.6:1 | |
| Neidig El Elgin ISD | PK–05 | 528 | 16.6:1 | |
| Trinity Ranch El Elgin ISD | PK–05 | — | — |
Middle schools in Elgin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Int Elgin ISD | 06–06 | 863 | 21.8:1 | |
| Elgin Middle Elgin ISD | 07–08 | 839 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Elgin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin H S Elgin ISD | 09–12 | 1,771 | 19.1:1 | |
| Phoenix H S Elgin ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 50 | 12:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Elgin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp Elgin ISD · Alternative School | 07–10 | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10%
- Hispanic78.2%
- Black8.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Elgin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,959 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elgin
How many public schools are in Elgin, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Elgin: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,959 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elgin?
All listed public schools with an address in Elgin belong to Elgin ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Elgin?
Elgin H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elgin, with 1,771 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elgin?
No school with an address in Elgin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elgin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elgin public schools is 19.4:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elgin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities