SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EAGLE PASS ISD school district, located in EAGLE PASS, TX with about 469 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 6th Grade. 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 28 teachers, SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY, located at 2781 FM 1021 in Eagle Pass, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Eagle Pass Independent School District. Situated in a region with deep cultural ties to the border, the school plays a foundational role in the local community by providing core educational services to young learners. It functions as a key component of the district's effort to foster academic growth and social development for children in the Eagle Pass area.
The school environment typically focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for students as they transition through their primary education. Like many schools in the district, SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a presence in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for families, working to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY at (830) 758-7069 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EAGLE PASS, TX 78853-5604
(830) 758-7069
SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EAGLE PASS, TX with about 469 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EAGLE PASS ISD
- Total Students:
- 469
- Teachers:
- 28.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 469 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.