JOHN H SHARY EL

jhse.sharylandisd.org/

649 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John H. Shary Elementary, located in Mission, Texas, is a core institution within the Sharyland Independent School District. Serving students at the elementary level, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student success. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to high academic standards, the school focuses on equipping its students with the essential skills needed for their future educational journeys.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By leveraging its resources and curriculum, John H. Shary Elementary strives to cultivate a well-rounded school experience that encourages both personal growth and academic excellence. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding campus events, academic initiatives, and district-wide policies.

649

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN H SHARY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	589
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
589 (90.8 %)
White
49 (7.6 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Two or More
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	SHARYLAND ISD
Phone:	(956)580-5282
Website:	http://jhse.sharylandisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
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 39

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 104