Karnes City Primary serves 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Karnes City Primary's student population of 228 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Karnes City Primary is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Karnes City Primary?
228 students attend Karnes City Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Karnes City Primary students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Karnes City Primary?
Karnes City Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Karnes City Primary offer ?
Karnes City Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Karnes City Primary part of?
Karnes City Primary is part of Karnes City Independent School District.
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