AKIN EL

AKIN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HALE CENTER ISD school district, located in HALE CENTER, TX with about 281 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 21 teachers, AKIN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

AKIN ELementary is a public school located in Hale Center, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Hale Center Independent School District (HCISD). As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of its students in the early stages of their education. The school functions under the mascot of the "Owls," reflecting the district-wide commitment to academic excellence and school spirit that characterizes the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive learning environment designed to prepare young students for future success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum provided by the Hale Center ISD, AKIN ELementary aims to bridge the gap between early childhood development and the more advanced academic expectations of middle school. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic programs, community events, and the collaborative effort required to support the student body within the Hale Center region.

For more information, contact AKIN EL at (806) 839-2121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

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HALE CENTER, TX 79041-0590
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AKIN EL is a public Title I school in HALE CENTER, TX with about 281 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HALE CENTER ISD
Total Students:
281
Teachers:
21.65
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
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 281 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AKIN EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.5%
White
23.5%
Black or African American
2.5%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Asian
0.4%

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.