WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL

534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

William Lee Hastings Elementary, located in Duncanville, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Duncanville Independent School District. The school is situated at 602 W. Center St. and serves as a core part of the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. As part of a district committed to "writing the success story" of its students, Hastings Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and community engagement within the Duncanville area. Like many schools in the district, Hastings Elementary utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often integrating technology and collaborative learning strategies to prepare students for middle school transitions. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the staff at Hastings works to ensure that students receive personalized attention, aiming to build a strong educational baseline for all children regardless of their starting point.

534

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM LEE HASTINGS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	278
Black	223
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
278 (52.1 %)
Black
223 (41.8 %)
White
15 (2.8 %)
Two or More
15 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DUNCANVILLE ISD
Phone:	(972)708-2800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 99

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 88