Ackerly: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Ackerly. Sands Cisd is the largest at 240 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 240 students.
- ~384 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 384 residents per school. 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | SANDS CISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 240 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 21 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 142 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 59.2% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Southwest College for the Deaf |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 24.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Southwest College for the Deaf |
| Nearest College · City | Big Spring |
| Nearest College · Phone | (432) 264-3700 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 24.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | DAWSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (806) 872-6502 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 511 N 3RD ST, LAMESA TX 79331 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 20.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.5% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12