Public schools in Temple, TX
25 open public schools with an address in Temple, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,772
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Temple public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Temple, TX: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,772 students, an average of 631 per school. The largest campus is Temple H S (2,320 students), and the largest elementary school is Thornton El (763).
Temple ISD operates the most schools here (15), and 2 regular districts have at least one Temple campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 13.9:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Temple
Elementary schools in Temple
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak El Belton ISD | KG–05 | 602 | 12.8:1 | |
| Hector P Garcia El Temple ISD | PK–05 | 396 | 13.3:1 | |
| High Point El Belton ISD | KG–05 | 563 | 13.8:1 | |
| James L Burrell El Belton ISD | KG–05 | 466 | 13.9:1 | |
| Jefferson El Temple ISD | PK–05 | 504 | 17:1 | |
| Joe M Pirtle El Belton ISD | KG–05 | 575 | 14:1 | |
| Kennedy-Powell El Temple ISD | PK–05 | 384 | 16.4:1 | |
| Raye-Allen El Temple ISD | KG–05 | 441 | 15.9:1 | |
| Sampson-Howard El Temple ISD | PK–05 | 611 | 16.8:1 | |
| Scott El Temple ISD | PK–05 | 442 | 16:1 | |
| Tarver El Belton ISD | KG–05 | 494 | 13.4:1 | |
| Thornton El Temple ISD | PK–05 | 763 | 17.5:1 | |
| Western Hills El Temple ISD | KG–05 | 417 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Temple
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham Middle Temple ISD | 06–08 | 627 | 11.7:1 | |
| Lake Belton Middle Belton ISD | 06–08 | 803 | 15.4:1 | |
| Lamar Middle Temple ISD | 06–08 | 553 | 12.3:1 | |
| North Belton Middle Belton ISD | 06–08 | 979 | 17:1 | |
| Travis Science Academy Temple ISD | 06–08 | 686 | 13.1:1 |
High schools in Temple
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred W Edwards Academy AEC Temple ISD · Alternative School | 09–12 | 77 | 11.3:1 | |
| Ki Charter - Temple Ki Charter · Charter | 07–12 | 9 | 4.3:1 | |
| Lake Belton H S Belton ISD | 09–12 | 2,300 | 15.7:1 | |
| Temple H S Temple ISD | 09–12 | 2,320 | 13.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Temple
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy Temple ISD | PK–PK | 487 | 19.2:1 | |
| Priority Charter Schools Temple Priority Charter Schools · Charter · Alternative School | PK–12 | 218 | 11:1 | |
| Wheatley Alternative Education Center Temple ISD · Alternative School | 02–11 | 55 | 9.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.3%
- Hispanic40.8%
- Black16.3%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Temple schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,772 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Temple
How many public schools are in Temple, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Temple: 13 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 15,772 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Temple?
Schools with an address in Temple belong to 4 education agencies, led by Temple ISD (15 schools), Belton ISD (8 schools), Ki Charter (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Temple?
Temple H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Temple, with 2,320 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Temple?
Yes. 2 of the 25 public schools in Temple are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ki Charter - Temple, Priority Charter Schools Temple. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Temple schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Temple public schools is 13.9:1, similar to 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 Temple 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