Kidwell Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Attendance Zone: KIDWELL EL's attendance zone covers the entire Iowa Park school district, encompassing approximately 177 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge being nearly 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kidwell Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
478 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kidwell Elementary School is 0.33, 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kidwell Elementary School?
478 students attend Kidwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kidwell Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kidwell Elementary School?
Kidwell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kidwell Elementary School offer ?
Kidwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kidwell Elementary School part of?
Kidwell Elementary School is part of Iowa Park CISD School District.
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