LEE H MEANS EL
LEE H MEANS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARLINGEN CISD school district, located in HARLINGEN, TX with about 639 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 41 teachers, LEE H MEANS 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.
Lee H. Means Elementary School is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, serving as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Situated on East Loop 499, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment focused on the academic and personal development of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes foundational learning while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.
As a proud representative of HCISD, Lee H. Means Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to innovation and community engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Harlingen community to provide a well-rounded experience, often prioritizing literacy, STEM initiatives, and character development. Through its digital presence and active campus culture, the school maintains a strong connection with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a collaborative learning setting.
For more information, contact LEE H MEANS EL at (956) 427-3377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
http://www.hcisd.org/means
LEE H MEANS EL is a public Title I school in HARLINGEN, TX with about 639 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HARLINGEN CISD
- Total Students:
- 639
- Teachers:
- 41.71
- 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
* 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 639 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEE H MEANS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.4%
- White
- 3.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.