FLATONIA EL

As a low-enrollment primary school in FLATONIA, Texas, FLATONIA EL serves 349 students from grades pre-K through 5, operated by FLATONIA ISD. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 33% leaner than typical.

Across the 2 schools in FLATONIA ISD (676 students total), FLATONIA EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, FLATONIA EL lists that the most-represented group is White (48%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 48% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Fayette County as a whole is about 76% White, so the school skews considerably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.1:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 47% of students at FLATONIA EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, FLATONIA EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 53.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 63.5%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Fayette County put median household income runs about $75,854, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. FLATONIA EL is one of 11 public schools in Fayette County (combined enrollment of about 3,755 students).

FLATONIA SECONDARY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts FLATONIA EL at 4th of 9; the average score across the group is 52.5%.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 40%: 250 students in 2018 compared to 349 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share grew from 43% to 48%. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 11.1:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 today.

On this page, the feed for FLATONIA EL typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.