Elkhart Independent School District
Location
Elkhart, Texas
ESC Region 7[1]
USA
District information
TypePublic Independent school district
MottoAcademic Excellence Through Innovative Instruction
GradesEE through 12[1]
SuperintendentDr. Lamont Smith
Schools5 (2011-12)[2]
NCES District ID4818390[2]
Students and staff
Students1239 (2012-13)[1]
Teachers96.50 (2011-12)[2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Student–teacher ratio13.17 (2011-12)[2]
Other information
WebsiteElkhart ISD

Elkhart Independent School District is a public school district based in Elkhart, Texas (USA). The district is located in southwest Anderson County and extends into northern Houston County. A small portion of the district extends to the city of Palestine.

In 2023 the Girls Powerlifting team won the 3A Div 2 State Championships under the leadership of Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez and Mrs. Melissa Rodriguez. These coaches are known for their two state championships and a national championship.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]

The district superintendent is Dr. Lamont Smith, who was selected to lead the district in 2018.[4] The school was founded on March 8, 1888 which served as a coeducational school

Schools

Elkhart ISD has five schools:

  • Elkhart High School (Grades 9-12)
  • Elkhart Middle School (Grades 6-8)
  • Elkhart Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
  • Elkhart Elementary School (Grades EE-2)
  • Elkhart DAEP (Grades KG-12)

References

  1. 1 2 3 Texas School Directory 2013-14 (PDF). Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency. February 2014. p. 43. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Elkhart ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  4. ↑ Tang, Lisa. "New Elkhart superintendent set to start Aug. 21". Palestineherald.com. Retrieved 2021-07-21.


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