LEE H MEANS EL

www.hcisd.org/means

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lee H. Means Elementary School is a public school located in Harlingen, Texas, serving as part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD). Situated on East Loop 499, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment focused on the academic and personal development of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes foundational learning while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

As a proud representative of HCISD, Lee H. Means Elementary benefits from the district’s broader commitment to innovation and community engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Harlingen community to provide a well-rounded experience, often prioritizing literacy, STEM initiatives, and character development. Through its digital presence and active campus culture, the school maintains a strong connection with parents and stakeholders, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a collaborative learning setting.

730

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEE H MEANS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	679
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	4

Hispanic
679 (93.0%)
White
43 (5.9%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

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)427-3377
Website:	http://www.hcisd.org/means
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
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 71

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEE H MEANS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	134
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEE H MEANS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	402	55.1%
Male	328	44.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)