Public schools in Elkhart, TX
6 open public schools with an address in Elkhart, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,510
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Elkhart public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Elkhart, TX: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,510 students, an average of 252 per school. The largest campus is Elkhart El (353 students).
Elkhart ISD operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Elkhart campus. 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 12.9:1, lower 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% 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 Elkhart
Elementary schools in Elkhart
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart El Elkhart ISD | PK–02 | 353 | 18.1:1 | |
| Elkhart Int Elkhart ISD | 03–05 | 246 | 15.3:1 | |
| Slocum PK - 8 Slocum ISD | PK–08 | 237 | 11.5:1 |
Middle schools in Elkhart
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Middle Elkhart ISD | 06–08 | 283 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Elkhart
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart H S Elkhart ISD | 09–12 | 305 | 9.5:1 | |
| Slocum H S Slocum ISD | 09–12 | 86 | 7.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.3%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black3%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Elkhart schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,510 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elkhart
How many public schools are in Elkhart, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Elkhart: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,510 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elkhart?
Schools with an address in Elkhart belong to 2 education agencies, led by Elkhart ISD (4 schools), Slocum ISD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elkhart?
Elkhart H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elkhart, with 305 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elkhart?
No school with an address in Elkhart 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 Elkhart schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elkhart public schools is 12.9:1, lower 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 Elkhart 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