Overview
HICKS EL is a public primary in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 645 students. It is part of the ALIEF 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictALIEF ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77083
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480783007308
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment645
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino43.5%
Black / African American19.6%
Asian32.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races0.3%
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 %91%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)