Elysian Fields Independent School District
Encyclopedia
Elysian Fields Independent School District is a public school district
based in the community of Elysian Fields
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Elysian Fields, the district also serves the community of DeBerry
as well as rural areas in southeastern Harrison County
and northeastern Panola County
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
based in the community of Elysian Fields
Elysian Fields, Texas
Elysian Fields is a rural unincorporated community in Harrison County, Texas, United States. It lies 11 miles southeast of the county seat of Marshall....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
In addition to Elysian Fields, the district also serves the community of DeBerry
DeBerry, Texas
DeBerry is an unincorporated community in Panola County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 191 in 2000.-Geography:...
as well as rural areas in southeastern Harrison County
Harrison County, Texas
Harrison County is a county of the U.S. state of Texas. In 2000, its population was 62,110. It is named for Jonas Harrison, a lawyer and Texas revolutionary. It is located in the Ark-La-Tex region...
and northeastern Panola County
Panola County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,756 people, 8,821 households, and 6,395 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile . There were 10,524 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
.
Schools
- Elysian Fields High School (Grades 9-12)
- Elysian Fields Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Elysian Fields Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
Student demographics
Elysian Fields ISD student demographic figures as of the 2005-2006 school year:| White | 79.5% |
| African American | 17.6% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Total | 100.0% |