SOUR LAKE EL

www.hjisd.net

720 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sour Lake Elementary is a public school located in Sour Lake, Texas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (HJISD). Situated at 1055 Hwy 326 S, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on fostering foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, student engagement, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the HJISD network, Sour Lake Elementary strives to maintain high standards of instruction and create a positive school culture. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.hjisd.net.

720

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUR LAKE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	66
Black	36
Asian	1
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	1

White
580 (80.6%)
Hispanic
66 (9.2%)
Black
36 (5.0%)
Two or More
36 (5.0%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Phone:	(409)981-6440
Website:	http://www.hjisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 44

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 116