H L HIGGINS EL

597 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

H.L. Higgins Elementary is a public school located in Whitehouse, Texas, and serves as part of the Whitehouse Independent School District (WISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a strong foundation in core academic subjects while promoting social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school works closely with families to ensure that young learners receive personalized attention and instruction tailored to their developmental needs.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Whitehouse ISD, which is known for its focus on academic excellence, athletics, and community involvement. At H.L. Higgins Elementary, students participate in a variety of educational programs designed to encourage curiosity and critical thinking, all within a nurturing school culture. By prioritizing student success and collaborative partnerships between teachers and parents, the school maintains its reputation as an integral provider of quality education within the Whitehouse area.

597

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H L HIGGINS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	92
Black	42
Asian	13
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
412 (69.0%)
Hispanic
92 (15.4%)
Black
42 (7.0%)
Two or More
35 (5.9%)
Asian
13 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)839-5580
Website:	http://whitehouseisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 24

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 111