Houston Elementary School

301 East Taft Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550 | (956) 427-3110
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 507
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 301 E Taft Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Diana Rodriguez
  • Fax: (956) 427-3114
  • Website: www2.harlingen.isd.tenet.edu
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 507
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.9
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 263 (51.9%)
  • Females: 244 (48.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 36 (7.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 417 (82.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 453 (89.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Houston Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black81.6%
Asian--
Hispanic48194.9%
White183.6%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Houston Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten5410.7%
Kindergarten8717.2%
1st Grade6913.6%
2nd Grade9218.1%
3rd Grade6212.2%
4th Grade7114.0%
5th Grade7214.2%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
11.0
District:
12.7
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
42.2%
District:
26.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
12.5%
District:
17.8%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
6.3%
District:
24.6%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
28.2%
District:
24.8%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$64,805
District:
$71,131
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$47,235
District:
$47,997
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$45,260
District:
$40,379
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$41,756
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$43,713
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,225
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$57,548
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 06, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • THE SCHOOL IS ALWAYS CLEAN AND FRONT OFFICE PERSONNEL IS ALWAYS FRIENDLY. TEACHERS ARE GREAT WITH THE CHILDREN --- THEY CARE....

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