EVELYN TURLINGTON EL

www.wallerisd.net

1,084 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Evelyn Turlington Elementary School is a public school located in Hockley, Texas, serving students within the Waller Independent School District. As part of a growing district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and community involvement. It serves the surrounding rural and suburban residential areas, working to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body through a supportive campus environment.

The school operates under the mission and standards of Waller ISD, which prioritizes preparing students for long-term success through a comprehensive curriculum. Families in the area look to Evelyn Turlington for its focus on elementary-aged growth, utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the district to ensure a strong start for its students. For those interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment information, or extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [www.wallerisd.net](http://www.wallerisd.net).

1,084

Total Students

69.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EVELYN TURLINGTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	674
Black	75
Asian	27
Two or More	20
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
674 (62.2 %)
White
281 (25.9 %)
Black
75 (6.9 %)
Asian
27 (2.5 %)
Two or More
20 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	WALLER ISD
Phone:	(936)931-3685
Website:	http://www.wallerisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,084
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 100

Kindergarten 145

Grade 1 185

Grade 2 181

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 165