Elkhart Independent School District
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.
| Elkhart Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Elkhart, Texas ESC Region 7
USA | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public Independent school district |
| Motto | Academic Excellence Through Innovative Instruction |
| Grades | EE through 12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Lamont Smith |
| Schools | 5 (2011-12) |
| NCES District ID | 4818390 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1239 (2012-13) |
| Teachers | 96.50 (2011-12) (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis) |
| Student–teacher ratio | 13.17 (2011-12) |
| Other information | |
| Website | Elkhart ISD |
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.
The district superintendent is Dr. Lamont Smith, who was selected to lead the district in 2018. The school was founded on March 8, 1888 which served as a coeducational school