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%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 305 students in Elkhart Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High School in Elkhart Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Elkhart Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkhart High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,187 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
125,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elkhart Independent School District, which is ranked #325 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#331 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
44%
61%
51%
61%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
10%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
14%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
78%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,201 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,152 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,201
$15,449
Spending / Student
$15,152
$16,605

Best Elkhart Independent School District Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhart High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9002 S State Hwy 19
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,187 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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