DR ALEJO SALINAS JR EL

342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Hidalgo, Texas, serving students within the Hidalgo Independent School District. Situated at 411 Ebano, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment tailored to the needs of its local community. As a key educational institution in the area, it focuses on foundational learning and personal development to prepare its students for future academic success.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth. By utilizing its official website (salinas.hidalgo-isd.org), the administration maintains clear communication with families regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary remains committed to the Hidalgo ISD mission of providing high-quality instruction and resources to empower every student to reach their full potential.

342

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR ALEJO SALINAS JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	342

Hispanic
342 (100.0%)

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:	HIDALGO ISD
Phone:	(956)843-4251
Website:	http://salinas.hidalgo-isd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	286
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 55

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 52