Chisholm Trail Elementary Belton TX Belton ISD (2026 List)

About Chisholm Trail El

Chisholm Trail Elementary School is located at 1082 South Wheat Road, Belton, TX 76513. The school serves students in kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment stands at 913 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 15:1. The student body is 47% female and 53% male. State testing shows that 29% of students reached proficiency in math and 42% in reading. Chisholm Trail operates as a public non-charter school within Belton Independent School District, maintaining one full-time school counselor and serving the district's largest elementary enrollment with 60% economically disadvantaged students and a dedicated team of 59 full-time teachers averaging 9 years of experience. Chisholm Trail draws enrollment through a defined neighborhood attendance boundary in the southern corridor of Belton under Belton ISD's K–5 campus structure. Local housing values average $300,000 based on current Belton area market data. As a high-need Belton TX public elementary school within Belton ISD, Chisholm Trail stands among the best elementary schools in Texas for large-enrollment campuses with dedicated counseling support in the Belton TX school district.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%

Reading 42%

State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 42% in Reading.

59

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

913

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.04%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic 47.86%

Black 7.12%

Two+ Races 7.12%

Native Am. 0.11%

White

36.04%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic

47.86%

Black

7.12%

Two+ Races

7.12%

Native Am.

0.11%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 913

47.43%

433 Female

52.57%

480 Male

Student Population

913 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

456 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Chisholm Trail El Contact Information

Address

1082 S WHEAT RD, BELTON, TX 76513

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Phone

(254) 316-5100

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Website

http://www.bisd.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM-3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Chisholm Trail is officially becoming a "Hub of Innovation" this spring. As of March 2026, the school is one of three campuses selected to receive a major Meta Grant to expand high-tech STEM Makerspaces. Students are now engaging with advanced hands-on technology labs designed to turn young learners into future engineers.

FAQ

Q1. Does Chisholm Trail Elementary School offer a Gifted and Talented program?

Ans. Yes, Chisholm Trail Elementary School offers a Gifted and Talented program through Belton ISD. Families can contact the school for details on referrals and screening.

Q2. Where do students go after Chisholm Trail Elementary School?

Ans. Students from Chisholm Trail Elementary School usually continue to South Belton Middle School. Parents can confirm placement through the district.

Q3. What learning support is available at Chisholm Trail Elementary School?

Ans. Chisholm Trail Elementary School provides academic guidance along with support from a full-time school counselor for student development.

Q4. Are there after-school options at Chisholm Trail Elementary School?

Ans. Chisholm Trail Elementary School offers access to classroom enrichment and community-supported programs. Families should reach out to the school for the latest information.

Q5. How can families stay updated with Chisholm Trail Elementary School?

Ans. Chisholm Trail Elementary School keeps everyone informed via the district portal and other school communication methods.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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