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The First School

304 Oscar St El Campo, TX 77437

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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 (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade

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.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Texas is $12,460 for elementary schools and $14,178 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Texas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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