SAM HOUSTON EL

sites.google.com/a/eaglepassisd.net/sam-houston-elementary/

423 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Sam Houston Elementary, located at 2781 FM 1021 in Eagle Pass, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Eagle Pass Independent School District. Situated in a region with deep cultural ties to the border, the school plays a foundational role in the local community by providing core educational services to young learners. It functions as a key component of the district's effort to foster academic growth and social development for children in the Eagle Pass area.

The school environment typically focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for students as they transition through their primary education. Like many schools in the district, Sam Houston Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a presence in the local community, the school serves as a central hub for families, working to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

423

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	417
Asian	1
American Indian	5

Hispanic
417 (98.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
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:	EAGLE PASS ISD
Phone:	(830)758-7069
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/eaglepassisd.net/sam-houston-elementary/
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAM HOUSTON EL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	6
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAM HOUSTON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	48.5%
Male	218	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)