HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HICKS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALIEF ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 781 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, HICKS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HICKS ELementary School is a public school located in the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success in their later years. As part of the Alief ISD, the campus follows the district's mission to foster an environment of high expectations and support, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Alief community, reflecting the district’s commitment to equity and excellence. With a focus on student-centered learning, HICKS ELementary offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, including English as a Second Language (ESL) support and specialized instruction. By utilizing the resources and curricula established by Alief ISD, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, contributing members of society.

For more information, contact HICKS EL at (281) 983-8040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8520 HEMLOCK HILL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77083-6856
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HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 781 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALIEF ISD
Total Students:
781
Teachers:
62.13
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 781 students

Black or African American
39.7%
Hispanic/Latino
35.3%
Asian
19.1%
White
4.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.