HICKS EL

www.aliefisd.net

746 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Hicks Elementary School is a public school located in the Alief Independent School District in Houston, Texas. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for academic success in their later years. As part of the Alief ISD, the campus follows the district's mission to foster an environment of high expectations and support, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Alief community, reflecting the district’s commitment to equity and excellence. With a focus on student-centered learning, Hicks Elementary offers various programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners, including English as a Second Language (ESL) support and specialized instruction. By utilizing the resources and curricula established by Alief ISD, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, contributing members of society.

746

Total Students

57.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HICKS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	391
Black	212
Asian	119
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
391 (52.4 %)
Black
212 (28.4 %)
Asian
119 (16.0 %)
White
21 (2.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	ALIEF ISD
Phone:	(281)983-8040
Website:	http://www.aliefisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 112

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 120