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.
Elkhart Independent School District | |
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Location | |
USA | |
District information | |
Type | Public Independent school district |
Motto | Academic Excellence Through Innovative Instruction |
Grades | EE through 12[1] |
Superintendent | Dr. Lamont Smith |
Schools | 5 (2011-12)[2] |
NCES District ID | 4818390[2] |
Students and staff | |
Students | 1239 (2012-13)[1] |
Teachers | 96.50 (2011-12)[2] (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
Student–teacher ratio | 13.17 (2011-12)[2] |
Other information | |
Website | Elkhart ISD |
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
Elkhart ISD has five schools: