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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 (2026)

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

Top Rankings

The First School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Other Lutheran

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

110 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 42%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

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

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Texas is $13,243 for elementary schools and $14,708 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Texas is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).