SAM HOUSTON EL

samhouston.wisd.us/

745 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Houston Elementary is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, serving as part of the Weslaco Independent School District. Situated at 608 N. Cantu, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality education for students in the Rio Grande Valley. As an elementary institution, it focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development in a supportive environment.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and holistic growth, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards set forth by the Weslaco Independent School District. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the community, Sam Houston Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Those interested in specific academic programs, faculty information, or upcoming events can find further details on their official school website at http://www.samhouston.wisd.us/.

745

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	736
Asian	5

Hispanic
736 (98.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
White
4 (0.5 %)

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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6740
Website:	http://samhouston.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	644
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

Pre-Kindergarten 88

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAM HOUSTON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	88
Kindergarten	86
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAM HOUSTON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	51.4%
Male	362	48.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th