At a glance
Reported students
738
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
477.5
Tarkington El: 738 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
14.7:1 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
- 250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Tarkington El
Tarkington El is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Cleveland. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Tarkington ISD. NCES reports 738 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 (77.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. 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 Tarkington El
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.22 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White77.6%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 Tarkington ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tarkington Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
214 reported students
Tarkington H S
High · Grades 09–12
544 reported students
Tarkington Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
411 reported students
Public schools near Tarkington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkington Early Childhood School Elementary · Tarkington ISD | PK–KG | 214 | 0.2 mi |
| Eastside El Elementary · Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 867 | 6.7 mi |
| Southside El Elementary · Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,016 | 7.7 mi |
| Northside El Elementary · Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,073 | 8.3 mi |
| Iltexas Msg Ramirez El Elementary · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | PK–05 | 895 | 8.5 mi |
| Pine Burr El Elementary · Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,017 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tarkington El
What grades does Tarkington El serve?
Tarkington El reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tarkington ISD.
How many students attend Tarkington El?
Tarkington El reported 738 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 250 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tarkington El?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 738 students and 50.22 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 Tarkington El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tarkington El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tarkington ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tarkington El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tarkington El in?
Tarkington El is part of Tarkington ISD, based in Cleveland, TX, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tarkington El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tarkington Early Childhood School (0.2 mi), Eastside El (6.7 mi), Southside El (7.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.