HERNANDEZ EL

525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hernandez Elementary School, located at 333 Stagecoach Trail in San Marcos, Texas, is a key campus within the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the San Marcos district, Hernandez Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population through inclusive classroom practices and community engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for future success by building a solid foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, Hernandez Elementary encourages a positive school culture, often hosting events and programs that involve families and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official SMCISD website at [smcisd.net](http://smcisd.net).

525

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERNANDEZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	340
Black	14
Asian	10
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
340 (64.8 %)
White
150 (28.6 %)
Black
14 (2.7 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
Two or More
9 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	SAN MARCOS CISD
Phone:	(512)393-6100
Website:	http://smcisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 101