Overview
HOUSTON EL is a public primary in MCALLEN, Texas. The school enrolls 397 students. It is part of the MCALLEN ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMCALLEN ISD
County48215
CityMCALLEN
ZIP78503
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482967003335
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment397
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino98.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %88%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)