Elkhart Independent School District | |
Motto: | Academic Excellence Through Innovative Instruction |
Region: | ESC Region 7[1] |
Grades: | EE through 12 |
Superintendent: | Dr. Lamont Smith |
Students: | 1239 (2012-13) |
Teachers: | 96.50 (2011-12) (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
Ratio: | 13.17 (2011-12) |
Schools: | 5 (2011-12) |
Location: | Elkhart, Texas |
Country: | USA |
Elkhart Independent School District is a public school district based in Elkhart, Texas (USA). The district is located in southwest Anderson County and extends into northern Houston County. A small portion of the district extends to the city of Palestine.
In 2023 the Girls Powerlifting team won the 3A Div 2 State Championships under the leadership of Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez and Mrs. Melissa Rodriguez. These coaches are known for their two state championships and a national championship.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]
The district superintendent is Dr. Lamont Smith, who was selected to lead the district in 2018.[3] The school was founded on March 8, 1888 which served as a coeducational school
Elkhart ISD has five schools: