GUS WINSTON CAIN EL

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gus Winston Cain Elementary School, located in Whitehouse, Texas, is a core educational institution within the Whitehouse Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for primary-level students. As part of a district known for its strong community ties and emphasis on student success, the school strives to foster an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Whitehouse ISD network, which is characterized by a commitment to preparing students for future educational transitions. By utilizing the resources and support provided by the district, Gus Winston Cain Elementary emphasizes fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character building. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative policies can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://whitehouseisd.org.

508

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUS WINSTON CAIN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	86
Black	60
Asian	5
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

White
330 (65.0%)
Hispanic
86 (16.9%)
Black
60 (11.8%)
Two or More
25 (4.9%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	WHITEHOUSE ISD
Phone:	(903)839-5600
Website:	http://whitehouseisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 48

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 80