SIMMS EL

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Marque Elementary School, located at 1217 Vauthier in La Marque, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Texas City Independent School District (TCISD). Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its youngest students. By focusing on foundational skills and early childhood development, the school aims to prepare its pupils for long-term academic success while promoting personal growth and social responsibility within the district’s framework.

As part of the TCISD community, the school emphasizes a curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while incorporating district-wide initiatives designed to enhance student achievement. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the La Marque area, encouraging parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. For those seeking information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or district resources, the school maintains an active presence through the official Texas City Independent School District website at [tcisd.org](http://tcisd.org).

475

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIMMS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	96
Black	321
Asian	1
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Black
321 (67.6 %)
Hispanic
96 (20.2 %)
White
39 (8.2 %)
Two or More
17 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	TEXAS CITY ISD
Phone:	(409)908-5056
Website:	http://tcisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 65

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 71