SAM HOUSTON EL

WESLACO ISD
608 N CANTU
WESLACO, TX 78596
761 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sam Houston Elementary is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, serving as part of the Weslaco Independent School District. Situated at 608 N. Cantu, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality education for students in the Rio Grande Valley. As an elementary institution, it focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development in a supportive environment.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and holistic growth, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards set forth by the Weslaco Independent School District. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the community, Sam Houston Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Those interested in specific academic programs, faculty information, or upcoming events can find further details on their official school website at http://www.samhouston.wisd.us/.
761
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    744 (97.8%)
  • White
    13 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5%)
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: WESLACO ISD
Phone: (956)969-6740
Website: http://samhouston.wisd.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 644
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 138
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 107
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 117
Grade 5 110
Gender Ratio
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