SOUR LAKE EL

SOUR LAKE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD school district, located in SOUR LAKE, TX with about 635 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 39 teachers, SOUR LAKE 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.

SOUR LAKE ELementary is a public school located in Sour Lake, Texas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (HJISD). Situated at 1055 Hwy 326 S, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on fostering foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, student engagement, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the HJISD network, SOUR LAKE ELementary strives to maintain high standards of instruction and create a positive school culture. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.hjisd.net.

For more information, contact SOUR LAKE EL at (409) 981-6440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1055 HWY 326 S
SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-0340
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SOUR LAKE EL is a public Title I school in SOUR LAKE, TX with about 635 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
635
Teachers:
39.51
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
5th 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 635 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUR LAKE EL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Black or African American
2.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.6%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.