Forsan Independent School District
Encyclopedia
The Forsan Independent School District is a public school district
based in Forsan
, Texas
(USA
).
In addition to Forsan, the district serves the community of Elbow
and rural areas in southeastern Howard County. The district also includes small portion of southwestern Mitchell County.
Forsan's first school opened in 1928. In 1946, the Otis Chalk school consolidated with Forsan. The Elbow Common School District consolidated with Forsan in 1960.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
" 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 Forsan
Forsan, Texas
Forsan is a city in Howard County, Texas, United States. The population was 226 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 221.-Geography:Forsan is located at...
, 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 Forsan, the district serves the community of Elbow
Elbow, Texas
Elbow is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Texas, United States. It lies 6.8 miles south of Big Spring.- Geography :Elbow is located at 32°9’37” North, 101°30’43” West .Elevation is 2549 feet.-External links:...
and rural areas in southeastern Howard County. The district also includes small portion of southwestern Mitchell County.
Forsan's first school opened in 1928. In 1946, the Otis Chalk school consolidated with Forsan. The Elbow Common School District consolidated with Forsan in 1960.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized
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
Forsan ISD operates two schools, one in the city of Forsan and the other in Elbow, an unincorporated community.- Forsan Jr./Sr. High SchoolForsan High SchoolForsan Jr/Sr High School is a 2A high school located in Forsan, Texas . It is part of the Forsan Independent School District located in southwestern Howard County...
http://forsan.esc18.net/Forsan_%20index.htm (Forsan; Grades 6-12) - Elbow Elementary School (Elbow; Grades PK-5)