The Iola Independent School District operates two schools –
Iola Elementary School (grades PK-6) and
Iola High School[1] (grades 7-12). Both schools as well as the district's administrative offices are housed on a single campus at the corner of
FM 39 and Fort Worth Street.
As of the 2008-2009 school year, Iola ISD enrolled a total of 497 students.[2] The gender distribution was 230 males (46.3%) and 267 females (53.7%).[3] The ethnic composition of the district was 85.71% White, 10.87% Hispanic, and 3.42% African American.[2] 45.1% of the district's students were considered economically disadvantaged[4] with 26.0% classified as "
At-Risk."
^Justice, Blair. (column "The Human Side of Science") Houston Post. Sunday May 2, 1965. Perspective Page 5. Available via microfilm from the
Houston Public Library Central Library Jesse H. Jones Building.
Bremond ISD extends into a portion of Falls County Brazos ISD extends into a portion of Fort Bend County; other districts in the county are served by
Region 4 ESC Buffalo ISD extends into a portion of Freestone County Oakwood ISD extends into Freestone County Brenham ISD extends into a portion of Austin County