At a glance
Reported students
333
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
498
Tijerina El: 333 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Tijerina El
Tijerina El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 273 current school records connected to Houston ISD. NCES reports 333 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96.7%) and Black (1.8%). English learners represent 60.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tijerina El
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 60.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic96.7%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Houston ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Foster El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
Young El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
Shadowbriar El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
Jefferson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Kashmere Gardens El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
Love El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Public schools near Tijerina El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 324 | 0.6 mi |
| Franklin El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 218 | 0.7 mi |
| Carrillo El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 346 | 0.9 mi |
| Briscoe El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 177 | 1.1 mi |
| Gallegos El Elementary · Houston ISD | PK–05 | 351 | 1.1 mi |
| KIPP Explore Academy Elementary · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | PK–04 | 756 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tijerina El
What grades does Tijerina El serve?
Tijerina El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Houston ISD.
How many students attend Tijerina El?
Tijerina El reported 333 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tijerina El?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 333 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tijerina El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tijerina El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Houston ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tijerina El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tijerina El in?
Tijerina El is part of Houston ISD, based in Houston, TX, which operates 273 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tijerina El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burnet El (0.6 mi), Franklin El (0.7 mi), Carrillo El (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.