Paul Belton Elementary School

800 N Mcgee St
Borger, TX 79007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paul Belton Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paul Belton Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Paul Belton Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
45%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
46%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paul Belton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul Belton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul Belton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paul Belton Elementary School?
289 students attend Paul Belton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Paul Belton Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Belton Elementary School?
Paul Belton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Belton Elementary School offer ?
Paul Belton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Paul Belton Elementary School part of?
Paul Belton Elementary School is part of Borger Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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