CLECKLER/HEALD EL

cleckler.wisd.us/

909 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cleckler-Heald Elementary School, located in Weslaco, Texas, is a public elementary school serving students within the Weslaco Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing structured instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through the grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cleckler-Heald places a strong value on community and parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families informed about campus events, resources, and academic milestones. With a dedicated focus on building a strong educational foundation, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to provide equitable opportunities for all students to excel in a nurturing and safe environment.

909

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLECKLER/HEALD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	885
Black	1

Hispanic
885 (97.4%)
White
23 (2.5%)
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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6888
Website:	http://cleckler.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	909
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	738
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 135

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 137

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 127