Public schools in Slaton, TX
5 open public schools with an address in Slaton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,271
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Slaton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Slaton, TX: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,271 students, an average of 254 per school. The largest campus is Cathelene Thomas El (435 students).
Every listed school belongs to Slaton 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 13.7:1, 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, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% 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 Slaton
Elementary schools in Slaton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathelene Thomas El Slaton ISD | 01–05 | 435 | 13.7:1 | |
| Stephen F Austin Pri Slaton ISD | PK–KG | 218 | 19:1 |
Middle schools in Slaton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaton J H Slaton ISD | 06–08 | 251 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Slaton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaton H S Slaton ISD | 09–12 | 359 | 10.7:1 | |
| Slaton ISD DAEP Slaton ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 8 | 1.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.9%
- Hispanic64%
- Black4.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Slaton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,271 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Slaton
How many public schools are in Slaton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Slaton: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,271 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Slaton?
All listed public schools with an address in Slaton belong to Slaton 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 Slaton?
Slaton H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Slaton, with 359 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Slaton?
No school with an address in Slaton 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 Slaton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Slaton public schools is 13.7:1, 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 Slaton 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