Enrollment
336
Elementary
DISTRICT 297 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KOUNTZE ISD·NCES 482592002918
Kountze Elementary School
565 PARK DR, KOUNTZE, TX 77625 · (409) 246-3877 · Hardin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL336 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
16.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
226 students
DISTRICT 60% · 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 | 61 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 95 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 71 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 109 | 32% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · 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 KOUNTZE ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Kountze Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kountze Elementary School this school | 336 | 67.3% | N/A |
| Big Sandy Elementary School BIG SANDY | 320 | 67.2% | 46.9% |
| Garrison Elementary School GARRISON | 346 | 66.2% | 45.3% |
| Coldspring Intermediate School COLDSPRING | 346 | 70.2% | 32.8% |
| Rusk Elementary School RUSK | 298 | 64.1% | 50.3% |
| Gw Bradford Primary School RUSK | 379 | 69.7% | N/A |
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 Kountze Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hardin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 336 | #3,972 of 4,938 | #6 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #3,405 of 4,622 | #7 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.6% | #1,971 of 4,628 | #1 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.3% | #2,711 of 4,789 | #4 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.9% | #2,225 of 2,838 | #5 of 6 |
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
336
+55 (+20%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 690
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 14.8:1
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 | 336 | 20.8 | 16.2:1 | 67% (226) |
| 2023-24 | 332 | 23.2 | 14.3:1 | 77% (257) |
| 2022-23 | 313 | 22.2 | 14.1:1 | 76% (237) |
| 2020-21 | 281 | 19 | 14.8:1 | 68% (190) |
| 2017-18 | 365 | 26.9 | 13.6:1 | 64% (235) |
| 2015-16 | 394 | 25 | 15.8:1 | 57% (223) |
| 2010-11 | 449 | 28 | 16.0:1 | 55% (249) |
| 2000-01 | 672 | 43 | 15.6:1 | 49% (330) |
| 1990-91 | 690 | 37 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kountze Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (365 to 336); teachers down 23% (26.9 to 20.8).
About Kountze Elementary School
Kountze Elementary School, located in KOUNTZE, Texas, is a small elementary school. The school's 336 students are in pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 35% lower than the average for elementary schools in Texas, which is about 519.
Kountze Elementary School is in KOUNTZE ISD, a district with 1,151 students across 4 schools.
Kountze Elementary School's enrollment is 64% White. Enrollment also includes 14% Hispanic, 12% Black, and 10% multiracial. Among people living in Hardin County, the White share is about 84%. The chance that two students picked at random at Kountze Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 55%.
The school has about 16.2 students per teacher and 20.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. That ratio is over the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 67%. Public schools in Hardin County average 49%.
Across Hardin County, median household income is about $75,808, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 21%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Kountze Elementary School is among the 23 public schools in Hardin County.
Kountze Intermediate School is located about 0.2 miles from Kountze Elementary School. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
Locale: Rural: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment was 281 in 2020-21 and 336 in 2024-25, a increase of 55 students. Federal data show the ratio rising from 14.8:1 to 16.2:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Kountze Elementary School. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Hardin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
57,642
Census ACS
Median income
$75,808
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
10,541 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KOUNTZE ISD
- Kountze High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- Kountze Intermediate SchoolElementary · 257 students
- Kountze Middle SchoolMiddle · 230 students
- Hardin Co Alter EdElementary
Other schools in KOUNTZE
- Kountze High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- Kountze Intermediate SchoolElementary · 257 students
- Kountze Middle SchoolMiddle · 230 students
- Hardin Co Alternative AEPHigh · 1 students
- Hardin Co J J Alternative Education ProgramMiddle · 1 students
- Hardin Co Alter EdElementary
Nearby schools
- Kountze Intermediate School0.2 mi · 257
- Hardin Co Alternative AEP0.4 mi · 1
- Hardin Co J J Alternative Education Program0.4 mi · 1
- Kountze High School1.6 mi · 328
- Kountze Middle School1.7 mi · 230
- Laura Reeves Primary School7.5 mi · 281
Frequently asked questions
About Kountze Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Kountze Elementary School?
Kountze Elementary School enrolls approximately 336 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Kountze Elementary School serve?
Kountze Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kountze Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Kountze Elementary School is approximately 16.2:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kountze Elementary School?
At Kountze Elementary School, the student body is approximately 64% White, 14% Hispanic, 12% Black, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Kountze Elementary School?
Kountze Elementary School is overseen by KOUNTZE ISD in Hardin County.
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