Lee H Means Elementary

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Lee H Means Elementary ranks 536 th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 427-3377

District: Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
536^th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,228

Students who attend Lee H Means Elementary usually attend:

High:	Harlingen Collegiate High School
	Harlingen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 734

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.0%

White:

6.3%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lee H Means Elementary ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.87. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91%), White (6.3%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee H Means Elementary is 15.8. 12 elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lee H Means Elementary employs 46.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee H Means Elementary is $9,228. 15 elementary schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lee H Means Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee H Means Elementary 536^th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lee H Means Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District 511^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee H Means Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	59.73	1830^th	4095	55.3%
2012	42.69	2732^nd	4206	35.0%
2013	43.10	2691^st	4221	36.2%
2014	45.47	2619^th	4260	38.5%
2015	62.65	1639^th	4320	62.1%
2016	57.40	1926^th	4286	55.1%
2017	73.64	926^th	4329	78.6%
2018	79.85	684^th	4359	84.3%
2019	79.08	736^th	4479	83.6%
2021	71.93	1038^th	4578	77.3%
2022	72.95	1029^th	4581	77.5%
2023	85.87	536^th	4647	88.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.45	860^th	3226	73.3%
2019	73.22	514^th	3333	84.6%
2021	75.29	472^nd	3446	86.3%
2022	68.55	746^th	3487	78.6%
2023	75.16	543^rd	3556	84.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.13	503^rd	3558	85.9%
2019	57.28	1052^nd	3684	71.4%
2021	39.65	2075^th	3799	45.4%
2022	35.56	2608^th	3952	34.0%
2023	50.17	1634^th	4086	60.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.39	446^th	4264	89.5%
2019	81.08	370^th	4309	91.4%
2021	77.70	525^th	4451	88.2%
2022	69.97	903^rd	4477	79.8%
2023	91.84	118^th	4521	97.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.09	939^th	4306	78.2%
2019	76.96	740^th	4348	83.0%
2021	73.53	921^st	4499	79.5%
2022	75.42	879^th	4561	80.7%
2023	86.58	448^th	4588	90.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.00	2138^th	3106	31.2%
2019	46.99	2134^th	3184	33.0%
2021	64.89	1198^th	3006	60.1%
2022	63.18	1229^th	2958	58.5%
2023	66.20	1087^th	2980	63.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.38	963^rd	4240	77.3%
2019	73.70	644^th	4295	85.0%
2021	71.12	680^th	4331	84.3%
2022	65.70	1070^th	4461	76.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.28	554^th	4319	87.2%
2019	78.08	701^st	4357	83.9%
2021	66.88	1200^th	4498	73.3%
2022	66.92	1243^rd	4563	72.8%
2023	81.03	682^nd	4585	85.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	84.57	342^nd	4168	91.8%
2019	83.76	347^th	4188	91.7%
2021	78.90	550^th	4329	87.3%
2022	78.11	590^th	4376	86.5%
2023	88.96	251^st	4401	94.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.13	1479^th	3127	52.7%
2019	67.23	884^th	3142	71.9%
2021	71.46	689^th	3082	77.6%
2022	56.80	1303^rd	3082	57.7%
2023	87.11	184^th	3106	94.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Lee H Means Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	32	9	5	365	0	n/a	n/a	411
2010	49	9	9	482	1	n/a	n/a	550
2011	35	8	14	477	1	0	0	535
2012	35	0	12	510	0	0	0	557
2013	34	3	8	520	0	0	0	565
2014	37	3	7	520	1	0	1	569
2015	37	4	5	501	1	0	0	548
2016	39	6	3	559	0	1	0	608
2017	34	4	3	571	0	1	0	613
2018	25	6	5	603	0	0	0	639
2019	30	9	6	675	1	0	1	722
2020	39	7	7	712	0	0	6	771
2021	58	2	4	687	0	0	5	756
2022	45	3	3	694	1	0	3	749
2023	46	4	7	668	0	0	9	734

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lee H Means Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	411	25.5	16.1	71.8
2010	550	30.3	18.1	76.2
2011	535	31.4	17.0	77.2
2012	557	33.4	16.6	76.7
2013	565	34.9	16.1	77
2014	569	35.2	16.1	75.4
2015	548	36.0	15.2	67.3
2016	608	38.0	16.0	74
2017	613	40.2	15.2	71
2018	639	41.7	15.3	73.1
2019	722	45.9	15.7	69
2020	771	48.5	15.8	71.5
2021	756	45.8	16.4	67.3
2022	749	45.8	16.3	61.9
2023	734	46.1	15.8	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lee H Means Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	411	25.5	16.1	71.8
2010	550	30.3	18.1	76.2
2011	535	31.4	17.0	77.2
2012	557	33.4	16.6	76.7
2013	565	34.9	16.1	77
2014	569	35.2	16.1	75.4
2015	548	36.0	15.2	67.3
2016	608	38.0	16.0	74
2017	613	40.2	15.2	71
2018	639	41.7	15.3	73.1
2019	722	45.9	15.7	69
2020	771	48.5	15.8	71.5
2021	756	45.8	16.4	67.3
2022	749	45.8	16.3	61.9
2023	734	46.1	15.8	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lee H Means Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,356 (15.4%)	$7,436 (84.6%)	$8,792
2020	$1,501 (16.6%)	$7,558 (83.4%)	$9,058
2021	$1,821 (19.7%)	$7,407 (80.3%)	$9,228

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee H Means Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 736^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 536^th of 4647 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lee H Means Elementary)	68	58	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)	42	44	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee H Means Elementary)	73	66	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)	50	38	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Lee H Means Elementary)	57	62	5%
4th Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)	45	41	4%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee H Means Elementary)	48	61	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)	43	43
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Lee H Means Elementary)	66	79	13%
5th Grade Reading (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee H Means Elementary)	72	73	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)	59	47	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Lee H Means Elementary)	62	58	4%
5th Grade Science (Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District)	52	35	17%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	722	734	1.7%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	675	668	1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	46	53.3%
Two or More Races	1	9	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69%	66.8%	2.2%

Schools Near Lee H Means Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAAR Reading (2023)			STAAR Mathematics (2023)			STAAR Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lee H Means Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1204 E Loop 499	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3377	734	46	15.8	66.8%	46 (6.3%)	4 (0.5%)	668 (91.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	85.9	536^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.5%		72.9	1029^th of 4581 public elementary schools	77.5%	493	58.0	62.0	79.0	66.0	61.0	73.0	58.0	$9,228	$1,821	$7,407
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy	Public	PK	2809 N 7th St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 430-9500	112	10	11.2	56.3%	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)
Long Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 N 7th	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3140	548	34	16.1	83.9%	21 (3.8%)	4 (0.7%)	521 (95.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.9	3222^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	30.7%		36.7	2952^nd of 4581 public elementary schools	35.6%	270	37.0	34.0	45.0	30.0	35.0	48.0	26.0	$10,235	$2,112	$8,123
Austin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 E Austin Ave	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3060	308	23	13.5	90.3%	20 (6.5%)	2 (0.6%)	286 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.4	2391^st of 4647 public elementary schools	48.5%		38.1	2856^th of 4581 public elementary schools	37.7%	465	26.0	46.0	75.0	14.0	40.0	33.0	46.0	$11,238	$2,724	$8,514
Zavala Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1111 N B St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3200	295	22	13.4	97.6%	10 (3.4%)	4 (1.4%)	281 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.9	1610^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.4%		53.6	1947^th of 4581 public elementary schools	57.5%	337	75.0	42.0	57.0	50.0	36.0	46.0	43.0	$12,895	$3,178	$9,717
Bonham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 E Jefferson	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3070	572	35	16.3	88.5%	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	552 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	39.3	2845^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.8%		56.9	1754^th of 4581 public elementary schools	61.7%	1091	50.0	31.0	49.0	41.0	42.0	30.0	29.0	$10,306	$2,675	$7,631
Travis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 E Polk Ave	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3170	291	22	13.4	92.8%	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	281 (96.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.8	3781^st of 4647 public elementary schools	18.6%		39.9	2745^th of 4581 public elementary schools	40.1%	1036	32.0	27.0	45.0	36.0	23.0	35.0	20.0	$11,465	$3,477	$7,988
Crockett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1406 W Jefferson St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3090	278	21	13.2	93.5%	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	276 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50	2178^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.1%		40.1	2737^th of 4581 public elementary schools	40.3%	559	54.0	27.0	57.0	44.0	24.0	52.0	50.0	$11,501	$3,276	$8,225
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 S J St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3120	249	20	12.4	97.6%	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	240 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.8	3635^th of 4647 public elementary schools	21.8%		16.3	4140^th of 4581 public elementary schools	9.6%	505	30.0	21.0	43.0	39.0	52.0	21.0	4.0	$11,916	$3,168	$8,749
Bowie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	309 W Lincoln Ave	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 427-3080	337	23	14.8	94.1%	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	330 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	72.4	1062^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	77.1%		71.4	1093^rd of 4581 public elementary schools	76.1%	31	50.0	49.0	61.0	43.0	61.0	69.0	55.0	$10,892	$3,608	$7,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Lee H Means Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Lee H Means Elementary?

Students at Lee H Means Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lee H Means Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 734 students attended Lee H Means Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Lee H Means Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lee H Means Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Harlingen Collegiate High School
High : Harlingen High School

What district is Lee H Means Elementary in?

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District

Is Lee H Means Elementary a good school?

Lee H Means Elementary ranks 536^th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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