HECTOR P GARCIA EL

HECTOR P GARCIA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TEMPLE ISD school district, located in TEMPLE, TX with about 426 students offering grade levels from 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 28 teachers, HECTOR P GARCIA 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.

Hector P. Garcia Elementary School is a public school located in Temple, Texas, and is part of the Temple Independent School District. Named in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia—a prominent Mexican-American physician, civil rights activist, and founder of the American G.I. Forum—the school strives to embody his legacy of advocacy and educational opportunity. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for academic success and future personal growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on core academic achievement while fostering a sense of community and civic responsibility among its students. As part of the Temple ISD network, Hector P. Garcia Elementary utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum and resources to support student development from early childhood through the elementary grades. With a focus on high expectations and meaningful teacher-student relationships, the school serves as a foundational pillar for families in the Temple area, encouraging students to become engaged and contributing members of society.

For more information, contact HECTOR P GARCIA EL at (254) 215-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.