Kelton ISD
Wheeler, TX · Kelton ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-12 · Rural, remote
218th of 417 Texas schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
16703 FM 2697, Wheeler, TX 79096
(806)826-5795NCES ID 482529005755Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kelton ISD 218th of 417 Texas schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 48% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 48th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 81 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 140 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 72.1% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.3% | 16.4% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 4.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $128K in zip 79096 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Kelton ISD
What school district is Kelton ISD in?
Kelton ISD is part of the Kelton ISD district in Wheeler, Texas.
Is Kelton ISD a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kelton ISD 218th of 417 Texas schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Kelton ISD?
White 72%, Hispanic 16%, Black 4%, Asian 4% (140 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kelton ISD cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79096 is $128K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.