RUBEN HINOJOSA EL

rhe.sharylandisd.org/

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ruben Hinojosa Elementary, located in Mission, Texas, is a prominent school within the Sharyland Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development. The campus is known for its focus on preparing students for future success by emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and critical thinking skills, all while maintaining a strong sense of community and school pride.

Beyond academics, Hinojosa Elementary actively promotes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular opportunities and family engagement initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the Sharyland ISD—a district frequently recognized for its high standards and performance—the school provides students with access to modern technology and specialized instructional support. Its mission is centered on cultivating a safe, inclusive, and goal-oriented culture where every student is empowered to achieve their personal best.

459

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUBEN HINOJOSA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	428
Asian	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
428 (93.2 %)
White
21 (4.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
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)584-4990
Website:	http://rhe.sharylandisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 26

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 66