JACINTO CITY EL
JACINTO CITY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALENA PARK ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 784 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 47 teachers, JACINTO CITY EL 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.
JACINTO CITY ELementary is a public school located in Houston, Texas, serving students as part of the Galena Park Independent School District. Situated at 10910 Wiggins, the school functions as a core component of its local community, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children within the district’s service area. Like other schools in the Galena Park ISD, it aims to foster an environment conducive to academic growth, social development, and preparation for future grade levels.
The school operates under the broader mission of Galena Park ISD, which emphasizes high academic standards, equity, and student success. As a campus within this district, JACINTO CITY ELementary benefits from the administrative resources and educational programming developed by the district to support a diverse student population. Parents and community members can engage with the school’s specific updates, calendars, and academic policies through the district’s official website at [www.galenaparkisd.com](http://www.galenaparkisd.com).
For more information, contact JACINTO CITY EL at (832) 386-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77029-2893
(832) 386-4600
http://www.galenaparkisd.com
JACINTO CITY EL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 784 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GALENA PARK ISD
- Total Students:
- 784
- Teachers:
- 47.88
- 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
* 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 784 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACINTO CITY EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.9%
- White
- 11.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.