DISHMAN EL

www.hcisd.org/dishman

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dishman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Combes, Texas, and operates as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger HCISD network, Dishman Elementary emphasizes district-wide standards for student success, technology integration, and community involvement to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school is deeply rooted in the small community of Combes, acting as a central hub for local families. Its curriculum typically adheres to state-mandated educational requirements while utilizing the resources and professional development opportunities offered by the Harlingen school district. With its specific focus on early childhood and elementary education, the school aims to cultivate both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the fundamental skills necessary for long-term educational achievement.

313

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISHMAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	302
Black	3

Hispanic
302 (96.5%)
White
8 (2.6%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

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:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3100
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/dishman
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 35

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISHMAN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISHMAN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	48.2%
Male	162	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)