SAM HOUSTON EL

422 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Sam Houston Elementary, located at 1213 W 4th Ave in Corsicana, Texas, is a primary educational institution operating under the Corsicana Independent School District (CISD). As part of a district dedicated to student success, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to young learners. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social growth to prepare students for their future academic transitions.

The school benefits from being part of a unified district structure, which allows it to leverage shared resources, curriculum standards, and professional development programs across CISD. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and community engagement, Sam Houston Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students can develop both academically and personally. Those interested in specific school policies, campus events, or registration information can find comprehensive details on the district’s official website at http://cisd.org.

422

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	381
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
381 (90.3%)
White
27 (6.4%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
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:	CORSICANA ISD
Phone:	(903)874-6971
Website:	http://cisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 97

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 71