J H HINES EL

jhhines.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

Charter School 406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.H. Hines Elementary School, located on Garrison Street in Waco, Texas, is a public school serving the Waco Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Professor J.H. Hines, a prominent educator and community leader who played a significant role in the history of East Waco. As a staple of its local neighborhood, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to its elementary-aged students while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes community involvement and student success.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Waco Independent School District, emphasizing the development of well-rounded students through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a strong connection to its historic roots, J.H. Hines Elementary strives to build a sense of pride and belonging among its students, parents, and faculty. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and administrative information through their official website maintained by the district.

406

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J H HINES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	92
Black	290
Two or More	10

Black
290 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
92 (22.7 %)
White
14 (3.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)753-1362
Website:	http://jhhines.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 54

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 50