Elkhart Independent School District

301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839-9701
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Elkhart Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,197 students in Elkhart Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Elkhart Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,197 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Elkhart Independent School District, which is ranked #287 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#295 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Elkhart Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elkhart Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elkhart Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elkhart Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Elkhart Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
53%
# Black Students
51 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
937 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
78%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
76
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
90
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
86
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
88
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
92
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,207 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,038 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Elkhart Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Elkhart Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,207
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Elkhart Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,038
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Elkhart Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elkhart Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkhart Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-8535
Grades: 3-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9002 S State Hwy 19
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elkhart Independent School District?
Elkhart Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,197 students.
What is the rank of Elkhart Independent School District?
Elkhart Independent School District is ranked #287 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart Independent School District?
78% of Elkhart Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elkhart Independent School District?
Elkhart Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Elkhart Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,038 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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