JEFFERSON EL

www.hcisd.org/jefferson

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, and operates as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Situated on S. J Street, the school serves a primary education student body within the local community. As a member of the HCISD system, Jefferson Elementary adheres to the district's mission of providing comprehensive academic instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its students.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success by integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of campus programs aimed at academic achievement and personal growth. Like other schools within the Harlingen district, Jefferson Elementary focuses on utilizing modern educational resources and community engagement to prepare students for their future transitions into middle school and beyond. Families and community members can access specific details regarding campus initiatives, faculty information, and academic calendars through the official school website.

249

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	240
Black	6

Hispanic
240 (96.4 %)
Black
6 (2.4 %)
White
3 (1.2 %)

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:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3120
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/jefferson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 67

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	67
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	111	44.6%
Male	138	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)