DR HESIQUIO RODRIGUEZ EL

www.hcisd.org/rodriguez

674 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, serving as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Situated on West Wilson Road, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence and character development. The institution serves a diverse student body, emphasizing foundational education and preparing young learners for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond core academics, Dr. Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and student enrichment. The school prioritizes the partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding Harlingen community to create a holistic educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the HCISD, the school offers various programs designed to nurture both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students, ensuring they develop the skills necessary to transition effectively into middle school.

674

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR HESIQUIO RODRIGUEZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	619
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	9

Hispanic
619 (91.8%)
White
40 (5.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.3%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

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)430-4060
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/rodriguez
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	431
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 75

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 108

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR HESIQUIO RODRIGUEZ EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	112
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	108

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR HESIQUIO RODRIGUEZ EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	347	51.5%
Male	327	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)