LONG EL

www.hcisd.org/long

548 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Long Elementary School, located at 2601 N 7th Street in Harlingen, Texas, is a core institution within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). As a public elementary school, it serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic development, social-emotional growth, and student engagement. The school is part of a district known for its emphasis on innovation and preparing students for future success through a supportive and structured learning environment.

The school benefits from the resources and mission of the broader HCISD system, which prioritizes college and career readiness even at the primary level. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students, Long Elementary aims to create a nurturing space where children can build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Families interested in specific programs, current school events, or administrative updates can find comprehensive information through the official district website at [hcisd.org/long](http://www.hcisd.org/long).

548

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LONG EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	521
Black	4
Asian	2

Hispanic
521 (95.1 %)
White
21 (3.8 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (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:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3140
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/long
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	548
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 44

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LONG EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LONG EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	264	48.2%
Male	284	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)