J H HINES EL
J H HINES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WACO ISD school district, located in WACO, TX with about 503 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 35 teachers, J H HINES EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
J.H. Hines Elementary School, located on Garrison Street in Waco, Texas, is a public school serving the Waco Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Professor J.H. Hines, a prominent educator and community leader who played a significant role in the history of East Waco. As a staple of its local neighborhood, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to its elementary-aged students while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes community involvement and student success.
The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Waco Independent School District, emphasizing the development of well-rounded students through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a strong connection to its historic roots, J.H. Hines Elementary strives to build a sense of pride and belonging among its students, parents, and faculty. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and administrative information through their official website maintained by the district.
For more information, contact J H HINES EL at (254) 753-1362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WACO, TX 76704
(254) 753-1362
J H HINES EL is a public Title I school in WACO, TX with about 503 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WACO ISD
- Total Students:
- 503
- Teachers:
- 35.98
- 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 503 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J H HINES EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.3%
- White
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.