CHINA EL

www.hjisd.net

600 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

China Elementary School is a public school located in China, Texas, serving as part of the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (HJISD). Situated at 605 Henderson Ave, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and a supportive learning environment tailored to elementary-aged children. As a member of the HJISD, the school benefits from the resources and district-wide standards set by the Hardin-Jefferson community, which is known for its focus on student achievement and extracurricular involvement.

The school functions as a key educational hub for the town of China, fostering a close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller school districts. By prioritizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, China Elementary prepares its students for a successful transition to the middle and high school levels within the district. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty directories, or district policies, the official website at http://www.hjisd.net serves as the primary portal for parents and community members.

600

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHINA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	128
Black	152
Asian	7
Two or More	24

White
289 (48.2%)
Black
152 (25.3%)
Hispanic
128 (21.3%)
Two or More
24 (4.0%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)

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:	HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Phone:	(409)981-6410
Website:	http://www.hjisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 39

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 104