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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COMMERCE ISD·NCES 481482000983

Commerce Elementary School

2900 FM 3218, COMMERCE, TX 75428 · (903) 886-3757 · Hunt County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL430 STUDENTS
Enrollment
430
Elementary
DISTRICT 374 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
333 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K6916%
Kindergarten12028%
Grade 110725%
Grade 213431%
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 63% · US 70%
White
17841%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 24% · US 43%
Hispanic
11827%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 54% · US 30%
Black
10224%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 13% · US 15%
Asian
20%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6% · US 6%
Two+
307%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 3% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20147%
Female
22953%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Commerce Elementary School→Albert C Williams Elementary School→Commerce Middle School→Commerce High School
Based on grade levels within COMMERCE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Where Commerce Elementary School ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn TexasIn Hunt County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
430#3,226 of 4,938#9 of 18
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.5:1#3,642 of 4,622#13 of 16
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
69.2%#597 of 4,628#1 of 16
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
77.4%#2,123 of 4,789#7 of 17
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked fastest growth first
+11.7%#683 of 1,307#11 of 12
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
430
+84 (+24%) vs 2020
+2% since 1990-91, when it was 421
Student : Teacher
16.5:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-254302616.5:177% (333)
2023-2440727.214.9:182% (334)
2022-234002615.4:178% (310)
2020-213462911.9:175% (261)
2017-1838527.114.2:173% (280)
2015-164262715.8:176% (325)
2010-114482418.7:177% (345)
2000-014412716.3:164% (282)
1990-914212318.3:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Commerce Elementary School.

About Commerce Elementary School

Commerce Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school in COMMERCE, Texas. The school counted 430 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 2.

Commerce Elementary School is one of the 4 schools that make up COMMERCE ISD (1,542 students in total).

The largest racial or ethnic group at Commerce Elementary School is White, with 41% of students. The next largest groups are 27% Hispanic, 24% Black, and 7% multiracial. The school's White share is 29 points below the 70% share among Hunt County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 69%.

The student-to-teacher ratio at Commerce Elementary School is 16.5:1, based on 26 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1. Lunch program data show 77% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Hunt County, the average is 61%.

In Hunt County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $71,938, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. There are 45 public schools in the county, enrolling about 20,771, Commerce Elementary School among them.

A public school about 0.3 miles away, Albert C Williams Elementary School, is the closest to Commerce Elementary School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.

Commerce Elementary School has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.

Federal enrollment counts increased from 346 (2020-21) to 430 (2024-25). Students per teacher increased from 11.9 in 2020-21 to 16.5 in 2024-25.

The Commerce Elementary School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Hunt County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
108,972
Census ACS
Median income
$71,938
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
20,771 students

Quick facts

School name
Commerce Elementary School
District
COMMERCE ISD
Address
2900 FM 3218, COMMERCE, TX 75428
Phone
(903) 886-3757
County
Hunt County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
430
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Free and reduced lunch
333 (77%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
481482000983
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in COMMERCE ISD
Other schools in COMMERCE
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Frequently asked questions

About Commerce Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School enrolls approximately 430 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Commerce Elementary School serve?
Commerce Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Commerce Elementary School?
Approximately 16.5:1 students per teacher at Commerce Elementary School.
How diverse is Commerce Elementary School?
Commerce Elementary School reports a student body of 41% White, 27% Hispanic, 24% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Commerce Elementary School in?
Commerce Elementary School is part of COMMERCE ISD.
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