Public schools in Kaufman, TX
7 open public schools with an address in Kaufman, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,356
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kaufman public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Kaufman, TX: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,356 students, an average of 622 per school. The largest campus is Kaufman H S (1,294 students), and the largest elementary school is Lucille Nash El (604).
Every listed school belongs to Kaufman 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 15.5:1, 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% 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 Kaufman
Elementary schools in Kaufman
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Edward Early Childhood Center Kaufman ISD | PK–KG | 505 | 16.7:1 | |
| J R Phillips El Kaufman ISD | 01–05 | 466 | 15.1:1 | |
| J W Monday El Kaufman ISD | 01–05 | 513 | 15.5:1 | |
| Lucille Nash El Kaufman ISD | 01–05 | 604 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Kaufman
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman J H Kaufman ISD | 06–08 | 961 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Kaufman
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary W Campbell H S Kaufman ISD · Alternative School | 11–12 | 13 | 2.2:1 | |
| Kaufman H S Kaufman ISD | 09–12 | 1,294 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.1%
- Hispanic58.6%
- Black4.5%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Kaufman schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,356 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kaufman
How many public schools are in Kaufman, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Kaufman: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,356 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kaufman?
All listed public schools with an address in Kaufman belong to Kaufman 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 Kaufman?
Kaufman H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kaufman, with 1,294 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kaufman?
No school with an address in Kaufman 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 Kaufman schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kaufman public schools is 15.5:1, 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 Kaufman 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