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Charter Oak El

8402 POISON OAK RD, TEMPLE, TX 76502

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1653 of 5501 in Texas

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Charter Oak El

8402 POISON OAK RD, TEMPLE, TX 76502

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1653 of 5501 in Texas

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About Charter Oak El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 61% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
624
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 47.12%
Asian 1.76%
Hispanic 40.54%
Black 5.29%
Two+ Races 5.13%
Native Am. 0.16%
White
47.12%
Asian
1.76%
Hispanic
40.54%
Black
5.29%
Two+ Races
5.13%
Native Am.
0.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 624
43.11%
269 Female
56.89%
355 Male

Student Population

624 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

624 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Charter Oak El Contact Information

Address

8402 POISON OAK RD, TEMPLE, TX 76502

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Phone

(254) 215-4000

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TOP 1653 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Charter Oak El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 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

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Latest News

The big news at Charter Oak is that Yanitza Arroyo has been named the 2026 Teacher of the Year. Along with Susie Chinn as Para of the Year, this award shows how dedicated the school is to academic excellence. U.S. News ranks this school in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools. The dual-language program is still growing, and it serves over 620 students with a focus on citizenship and leadership.

FAQ

Q1. What does Charter Oak Elementary School do to help new students get used to the school?

Ans. The school might help new students by giving them an orientation, having teachers help them, and setting up the classroom in a way that makes them feel welcome.

Q2. What kind of learning space does Charter Oak Elementary School offer?

Ans. It provides a structured and supportive setting that keeps students interested and focused.

Q3. What do teachers at Charter Oak Elementary School do to help students learn?

Ans. Teachers help students do better in school by giving them regular lessons, advice, and feedback.

Q4. What is the main subject that Charter Oak Elementary School teaches?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on teaching kids the basics of math and reading.

Q5. How can parents stay involved in what goes on at Charter Oak Elementary School?

Ans. Parents can get involved by going to meetings, school events, and talking to teachers on a regular basis.

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
ML

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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