At a glance
Reported students
336
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
292.5
Kountze El: 336 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Kountze El
Kountze El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Kountze. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Kountze ISD. NCES reports 336 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kountze El
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kountze ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kountze Int
Elementary · Grades 03–05
257 reported students
Kountze H S
High · Grades 09–12
328 reported students
Kountze Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
230 reported students
Hardin Co Alter Ed
Other · Grades 10–10
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Kountze El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kountze Int Elementary · Kountze ISD | 03–05 | 257 | 0.2 mi |
| Hardin Co J J a E P Other · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | 09–09 | 1 | 0.4 mi |
| Hardin Co Alter Ed Other · Kountze ISD | 10–10 | — | 0.4 mi |
| Hardin Co Alternative AEP Other · West Hardin County CISD | 09–09 | 1 | 0.4 mi |
| Laura Reeves Pri Elementary · Silsbee ISD | PK–KG | 281 | 7.5 mi |
| Silsbee El Elementary · Silsbee ISD | 01–05 | 921 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kountze El
What grades does Kountze El serve?
Kountze El reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kountze ISD.
How many students attend Kountze El?
Kountze El reported 336 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 301 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kountze El?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 336 students and 20.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kountze El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kountze El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kountze ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kountze El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kountze El in?
Kountze El is part of Kountze ISD, based in Kountze, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kountze El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kountze Int (0.2 mi), Hardin Co J J a E P (0.4 mi), Hardin Co Alter Ed (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.