Enrollment
206
Elementary
DISTRICT 251 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KARNES CITY ISD·NCES 482514013279
Karnes City Primary School
203 E MAYFIELD, KARNES CITY, TX 78118 · (830) 780-2321 · Karnes County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL206 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
146 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 66 | 32% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 76 | 37% |
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 63% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within KARNES CITY ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Karnes City Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnes City Primary School this school | 206 | 70.9% | N/A |
| Rivera Elementary School EL PASO | 186 | 69.9% | 41.3% |
| Odem Intermediate School ODEM | 198 | 66.7% | 44.4% |
| Yoakum Primary School YOAKUM | 231 | 70.1% | N/A |
| Bishop Primary School BISHOP | 258 | 70.5% | N/A |
| Ignite Community School - Pasadena PASADENA | 194 | 72.7% | 27.6% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Karnes City Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 206 | #4,606 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #2,854 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 31.7% | #3,370 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 70.9% | #2,509 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.2% | #2,284 of 2,838 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
206
-39 (-16%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 16.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 206 | 13.3 | 15.4:1 | 71% (146) |
| 2023-24 | 196 | 14.3 | 13.7:1 | 76% (148) |
| 2022-23 | 228 | 15.5 | 14.7:1 | 69% (158) |
| 2020-21 | 245 | 15 | 16.3:1 | 72% (176) |
| 2017-18 | 222 | 13.4 | 16.5:1 | 84% (187) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Karnes City Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (222 to 206); teachers down 1% (13.4 to 13.3).
About Karnes City Primary School
Karnes City Primary School is a very small elementary school with its address in KARNES CITY, Texas. It teaches 206 students in pre-K through 1. That is 60% below the average of about 519 students for elementary schools in Texas.
Enrollment across the 6 schools in KARNES CITY ISD totals 1,021 students.
At Karnes City Primary School, 81% of students are Hispanic. Other students are 16% White. That is higher than the 53% Hispanic share among all Karnes County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 32%.
Karnes City Primary School has 13.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is similar, at 15.1:1. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 71% at Karnes City Primary School. That rate is above the 62% average among public schools in Karnes County.
For Karnes County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $60,214 a year, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 14% of people live in poverty. Counting Karnes City Primary School, Karnes County has 15 public schools.
The closest school to Karnes City Primary School is Karnes City Elementary School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of Karnes City Primary School, there are 5 other public schools.
Karnes City Primary School is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
Enrollment decreased 16% over 4 years, reaching 206 in 2024-25.
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Karnes County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,968
Census ACS
Median income
$60,214
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
2,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KARNES CITY ISD
- Karnes City Elementary SchoolElementary · 296 students
- Karnes City High SchoolHigh · 281 students
- Karnes City Junior High SchoolMiddle · 234 students
- Kcisd - DAEPHigh · 3 students
- Karnes City J J Alternative Education ProgramHigh · 1 students
- Eschool Prep AcademyCombined
Other schools in KARNES CITY
- Karnes City Elementary SchoolElementary · 296 students
- Karnes City High SchoolHigh · 281 students
- Karnes City Junior High SchoolMiddle · 234 students
- Eschool Prep AcademyCombined
- Lone Star Virtual AcademyCombined
Nearby schools
- Karnes City Elementary School0.1 mi · 296
- Karnes City Junior High School0.5 mi · 234
- Karnes City High School0.5 mi · 281
- Kenedy Middle School4.9 mi · 149
- Kenedy High School4.9 mi · 219
- Kenedy Elementary School5.0 mi · 384
Frequently asked questions
About Karnes City Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Karnes City Primary School?
Karnes City Primary School enrolls approximately 206 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Karnes City Primary School serve?
Karnes City Primary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karnes City Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Karnes City Primary School is approximately 15.4:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Karnes City Primary School?
At Karnes City Primary School, the student body is approximately 16% White, 81% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Karnes City Primary School public or private?
Karnes City Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by KARNES CITY ISD.
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