HOWARD NORMAN EL

www.hipponation.org/hnes

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howard Norman Elementary is a public school located in Hutto, Texas, serving students as part of the Hutto Independent School District. As a key component of the "Hippo Nation"—the district’s well-known mascot identity—the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus focuses on academic excellence, character development, and building a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, utilizing Hutto ISD’s resources to provide modern classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. By prioritizing foundational skills and social-emotional growth, Howard Norman Elementary prepares its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors. For families looking for more specific information regarding school programs, calendars, or administrative contact details, the district’s official website at [www.hipponation.org](http://www.hipponation.org) serves as the primary hub for all campus communications.

554

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWARD NORMAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	224
Black	77
Asian	20
Two or More	43

Hispanic
224 (40.4%)
White
190 (34.3%)
Black
77 (13.9%)
Two or More
43 (7.8%)
Asian
20 (3.6%)

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:	HUTTO ISD
Phone:	(512)759-5480
Website:	http://www.hipponation.org/hnes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 43

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 100