CISCO EL

Set in CISCO, Texas, CISCO EL is a tight-knit K-5 school, part of CISCO ISD. It works with 428 students across grades pre-K through 5.

CISCO ISD runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 835 students. CISCO EL is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, CISCO EL reports that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. The remainder reads as 19% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, CISCO EL logs 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.0:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 57% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, CISCO EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 49.2%; this one delivers 39.7%.

In the area at large, Eastland County reports that median household earnings sit near $53,549, about 22% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. In all, Eastland County runs 16 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,515 students), of which CISCO EL is one.

Nearest neighbor: CISCO LEARNING CENTER, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around CISCO EL. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), CISCO EL ranks 6th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 52.1%.

CISCO EL operates from a low-density location.

Looking at the recent track record. CISCO EL's enrollment has grew 6% since 2018, when it stood at 403 (now 428).

On allk12, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.