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SAM HOUSTON EL

PublicRegular
WESLACO, Texas · WESLACO ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students761
Student:Teacher20.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
SAM HOUSTON EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
761
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
85%+21pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

SAM HOUSTON EL is a public primary in WESLACO, Texas. The school enrolls 761 students. It is part of the WESLACO 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
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictWESLACO ISD
County48215
CityWESLACO
ZIP78596
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484496005122

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment761
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino99.0%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
99.0%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
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 %85%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)