TIJERINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TIJERINA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 391 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 24 teachers, TIJERINA 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.

TIJERINA ELementary School is a public school located in the East End neighborhood of Houston, Texas, operating within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a predominantly urban community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its elementary-age students while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger HISD framework, the school follows district-wide academic standards and curriculum goals designed to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school is situated on Sherman Street, placing it in a historically significant area of Houston’s East End. Like many schools in the district, TIJERINA ELementary often emphasizes community engagement and cultural inclusivity, reflecting the diverse demographics of its surrounding neighborhood. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and local programming, with further details regarding its specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, and administrative policies available through the official HISD website.

For more information, contact TIJERINA EL at (713) 924-1790 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.