HOUSTON EL

www.hcisd.org/houston

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Houston Elementary School is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, serving as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Situated on East Taft Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic excellence and holistic student development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school emphasizes preparing its young learners for success in higher education and beyond by implementing district-wide initiatives that prioritize literacy, critical thinking, and the integration of technology in the classroom.

The school is known for its commitment to the "HCISD way," which focuses on personalized learning experiences and strong community engagement. By providing a supportive atmosphere, Houston Elementary strives to cultivate not only academic proficiency but also the social and emotional well-being of its students. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative faculty efforts, the school works to ensure that all students—regardless of their starting point—have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a global society.

420

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	408
Black	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
408 (97.1%)
White
9 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Two or More
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:	HARLINGEN CISD
Phone:	(956)427-3110
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/houston
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 52

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 67