WESTERN HILLS EL
WESTERN HILLS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TEMPLE ISD school district, located in TEMPLE, TX with about 403 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 26 teachers, WESTERN HILLS 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.
WESTERN HILLS ELementary, located at 600 Arapaho Drive in Temple, Texas, is a part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). The school serves students in the local community, focusing on foundational education and fostering a supportive learning environment. As a key institution within the TISD network, Western Hills emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future middle and high school years.
The school is deeply integrated into the Temple community, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction through diverse educational programs. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Western Hills strives to create a safe, inclusive space where children can build essential social and academic skills. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, district policies, and specific educational resources through the official district website at http://www.tisd.org.
For more information, contact WESTERN HILLS EL at (254) 215-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TEMPLE, TX 76504-3724
(254) 215-5600
http://www.tisd.org
WESTERN HILLS EL is a public Title I school in TEMPLE, TX with about 403 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TEMPLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 403
- Teachers:
- 26.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 403 students
- Black or African American
- 33.0%
- White
- 32.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 31.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.