H C CARLESTON EL

www.pearlandisd.org/carleston

781 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

H.C. Carleston Elementary School is a public school located in Pearland, Texas, serving students within the Pearland Independent School District (PISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Known for its strong sense of community, Carleston Elementary works closely with local families to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences to cater to diverse learning styles. Beyond the classroom, H.C. Carleston encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs that promote social-emotional learning and community involvement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while ensuring that every student feels valued, challenged, and motivated to achieve their personal best.

781

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H C CARLESTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	446
Black	190
Asian	20
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Hispanic
446 (57.1 %)
Black
190 (24.3 %)
White
103 (13.2 %)
Asian
20 (2.6 %)
Two or More
20 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	PEARLAND ISD
Phone:	(281)412-1412
Website:	http://www.pearlandisd.org/carleston
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 87

Kindergarten 133

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 139