TRAVIS EL

TRAVIS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARLINGEN CISD school district, located in HARLINGEN, TX with about 347 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 23 teachers, TRAVIS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

TRAVIS ELementary School is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, and operates as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while fostering social and emotional growth. As part of the HCISD system, the school benefits from the district's broader initiatives, which often include a strong emphasis on technology integration, bilingual education, and extracurricular engagement to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The campus at 600 E. Polk Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the success of its diverse student body. By prioritizing high academic standards and community involvement, TRAVIS ELementary aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for both students and families. Through its partnership with the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the necessary resources and instruction to meet state standards and thrive within the Harlingen educational community.

For more information, contact TRAVIS EL at (956) 427-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 E POLK AVE
HARLINGEN, TX 78550-9112
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TRAVIS EL is a public Title I school in HARLINGEN, TX with about 347 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HARLINGEN CISD
Total Students:
347
Teachers:
23.81
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 347 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TRAVIS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.6%
White
1.4%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.