H L HIGGINS EL

H L HIGGINS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WHITEHOUSE ISD school district, located in WHITEHOUSE, TX with about 671 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 43 teachers, H L HIGGINS 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.

H.L. Higgins Elementary is a public school located in Whitehouse, Texas, and serves as part of the Whitehouse Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a strong foundation in core academic subjects while promoting social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school works closely with families to ensure that young learners receive personalized attention and instruction tailored to their developmental needs.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Whitehouse ISD, which is known for its focus on academic excellence, athletics, and community involvement. At H.L. Higgins Elementary, students participate in a variety of educational programs designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, all within a nurturing school culture. By prioritizing student success and collaborative partnerships between teachers and parents, the school maintains its reputation as an integral provider of quality education within the Whitehouse area.

For more information, contact H L HIGGINS EL at (903) 839-5580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

306 BASCOM RD
WHITEHOUSE, TX 75791
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H L HIGGINS EL is a public Title I school in WHITEHOUSE, TX with about 671 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WHITEHOUSE ISD
Total Students:
671
Teachers:
43.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 671 students

White
61.7%
Hispanic/Latino
18.2%
Black or African American
11.6%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.