AKIN EL

HALE CENTER ISD
N AVE K
HALE CENTER, TX 79041
248 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Akin Elementary is a public school located in Hale Center, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Hale Center Independent School District (HCISD). As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of its students in the early stages of their education. The school functions under the mascot of the "Owls," reflecting the district-wide commitment to academic excellence and school spirit that characterizes the local community.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive learning environment designed to prepare young students for future success. By utilizing the resources and curriculum provided by the Hale Center ISD, Akin Elementary aims to bridge the gap between early childhood development and the more advanced academic expectations of middle school. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic programs, community events, and the collaborative effort required to support the student body within the Hale Center region.
248
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    181 (73.0 %)
  • White
    57 (23.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
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: HALE CENTER ISD
Phone: (806)839-2121
Website: http://www.hcisdowls.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 189
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 53
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 38
Gender Ratio
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