HOUSTON EL

HOUSTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARLINGEN CISD school district, located in HARLINGEN, TX with about 462 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, HOUSTON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

HOUSTON ELementary School is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, serving as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Situated on East Taft Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic excellence and holistic student development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school emphasizes preparing its young learners for success in higher education and beyond by implementing district-wide initiatives that prioritize literacy, critical thinking, and the integration of technology in the classroom.

The school is known for its commitment to the "HCISD way," which focuses on personalized learning experiences and strong community engagement. By providing a supportive atmosphere, HOUSTON ELementary strives to cultivate not only academic proficiency but also the social and emotional well-being of its students. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative faculty efforts, the school works to ensure that all students—regardless of their starting point—have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a global society.

For more information, contact HOUSTON EL at (956) 427-3110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 E TAFT AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-7760
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HOUSTON EL is a public Title I school in HARLINGEN, TX with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HARLINGEN CISD
Total Students:
462
Teachers:
32.61
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
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 462 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOUSTON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.5%
White
2.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.