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Enrollment
478
Elementary
DISTRICT 464 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IOWA PARK CISD·NCES 482426002705
Kidwell Elementary School
1200 N THIRD ST, IOWA PARK, TX 76367 · (940) 592-4322 · Wichita County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL478 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
206 students
DISTRICT 39% · 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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 54 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 147 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 135 | 28% |
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · 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 IOWA PARK CISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Kidwell Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Wichita County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 478 | #2,743 of 4,938 | #8 of 23 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #2,565 of 4,622 | #13 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.1% | #3,353 of 4,628 | #21 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.1% | #3,840 of 4,789 | #20 of 23 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.8% | #2,792 of 2,838 | #15 of 15 |
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 2024-25Enrollment
478
+17 (+4%) vs 2020
-5% since 1990-91, when it was 505
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 15.4:1
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 | 478 | 31.6 | 15.1:1 | 43% (206) |
| 2023-24 | 499 | 30.8 | 16.2:1 | 47% (234) |
| 2022-23 | 467 | 30.9 | 15.1:1 | 48% (223) |
| 2020-21 | 461 | 30 | 15.4:1 | 49% (224) |
| 2017-18 | 482 | 29.4 | 16.4:1 | 47% (225) |
| 2015-16 | 504 | 28 | 18.0:1 | 48% (242) |
| 2010-11 | 479 | 27 | 17.7:1 | 51% (243) |
| 2000-01 | 426 | 28 | 15.2:1 | 37% (158) |
| 1990-91 | 505 | 24 | 21.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kidwell Elementary School.
About Kidwell Elementary School
Kidwell Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in IOWA PARK, Texas. Its grade span covers pre-K through 2, with 478 students on the rolls.
Kidwell Elementary School is one of the 5 schools that make up IOWA PARK CISD (1,904 students in total).
By race and ethnicity, Kidwell Elementary School is 81% White. Other groups make up 14% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Wichita County as a whole is about 71% White, so the school's share is higher. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 32, compared with 70 nationally.
Kidwell Elementary School has 31.6 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The average for elementary schools in Texas is about 15.1:1. The school has 43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Wichita County averages 62%, higher than here.
The county, Wichita County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $63,524 a year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Wichita County has 53 public schools with about 23,047 students, including Kidwell Elementary School.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Iowa Park High School, is about 0.8 miles. Other public schools within five miles: 3.
Kidwell Elementary School falls in the Town: Fringe locale category, used for schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 461 to 478, a 4% rise.
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Wichita County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
129,996
Census ACS
Median income
$63,524
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
23,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in IOWA PARK CISD
- Iowa Park High SchoolHigh · 545 students
- Bradford Elementary SchoolElementary · 450 students
- W F George Middle SchoolMiddle · 430 students
- Iowa Park JJAEPHigh · 1 students
Other schools in IOWA PARK
- Iowa Park High SchoolHigh · 545 students
- Bradford Elementary SchoolElementary · 450 students
- W F George Middle SchoolMiddle · 430 students
Nearby schools
- Iowa Park High School0.8 mi · 545
- W F George Middle School1.2 mi · 430
- Bradford Elementary School1.7 mi · 450
- City View Junior/Senior High7.3 mi · 646
- Memorial High School7.6 mi · 1,650
- City View Elementary School7.6 mi · 504
Frequently asked questions
About Kidwell Elementary SchoolHow large is Kidwell Elementary School?
Kidwell Elementary School enrolls approximately 478 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Kidwell Elementary School serve?
Kidwell Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Kidwell Elementary School?
Approximately 15.1:1 students per teacher at Kidwell Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Kidwell Elementary School?
Student demographics at Kidwell Elementary School are roughly 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Kidwell Elementary School in?
Kidwell Elementary School is part of IOWA PARK CISD.
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