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The First School

304 Oscar St El Campo, TX 77437

Tel: (979) 543-7075

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 110 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The First School in El Campo, TX offers co–ed education for grades PK through 5 in a town setting with a total enrollment of 110 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 22 teachers, allowing for small class sizes.
The First School is affiliated with the Other Lutheran orientation and serves a student body that is 83% students of color, ranking it in the top 20% of private schools in Texas for diversity.
The school provides a regular elementary program and is located in the town of El Campo, Texas, offering education from preschool through fifth grade.
Nearby private schools with similar grade offerings include Presbyterian Preschool and St. Philip The Apostle Catholic School, located within one mile in El Campo.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 110 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other Lutheran

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The First School
Pre-K	80
Kind	9
1	5
2	3
3	7
4	4
5	2

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Student Body

Total Students

110 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for The First School?

The application deadline for The First School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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