SAM HOUSTON EL
SAM HOUSTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LA FERIA ISD school district, located in LA FERIA, TX with about 514 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 29 teachers, SAM HOUSTON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
SAM HOUSTON ELementary is a public school located in La Feria, Texas, serving as part of the La Feria Independent School District. Situated at 500 N. Beddoes, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth and social development within a supportive small-town environment. As part of the La Feria ISD, the school emphasizes a commitment to student success, aligning its curriculum with state standards while fostering a sense of belonging and school spirit among its young learners.
The school benefits from being part of a district that prides itself on community involvement and academic enrichment. By offering a range of programs tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children, SAM HOUSTON ELementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can visit the official La Feria ISD website at http://www.laferiaisd.org to stay informed about upcoming events and school-wide announcements.
For more information, contact SAM HOUSTON EL at (956) 797-8490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LA FERIA, TX 78559
(956) 797-8490
http://www.laferiaisd.org
SAM HOUSTON EL is a public Title I school in LA FERIA, TX with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LA FERIA ISD
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 29.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 514 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAM HOUSTON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.5%
- White
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.