Sam Houston Elementary opened 2025-26 serving grades 2 through 6 from its FM1021 location in the 78853 zip code, the less densely populated eastern edge of Eagle Pass. The school's 28-teacher team averaged 13 years at the campus heading into the year. EPISD's district-wide bilingual program and family engagement programming run at Sam Houston throughout the school year, providing consistency even at a campus located farther from the city center than most EPISD elementary schools.

Q1. Why does Sam Houston Elementary start at 2nd grade instead of 1st?

Ans. Sam Houston Elementary serves grades 2 through 6, which is unique within Eagle Pass ISD. Students in the Rosita Valley Road and FM1021 area typically attend an early childhood program or another EPISD campus for Pre-K through 1st grade before transferring into Sam Houston for 2nd grade. Families should confirm grade entry directly with the school at (830) 758-7069.

Q2. Does Sam Houston Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Sam Houston Elementary does offer a Gifted and Talented program through Eagle Pass ISD. The school's 28 teachers average 14 years of classroom experience and 13 years specifically at this campus, giving the GATE program consistent instructors who know the school community well.

Q3. What bilingual programs does Sam Houston Elementary provide?

Ans. Sam Houston Elementary serves a student body that is 100% minority and 95% economically disadvantaged, with a predominantly Spanish-speaking community in the FM1021 corridor. Bilingual and ELD instruction is a daily feature of classroom delivery across all grade levels at the campus.

Q4. How can families support Sam Houston Elementary through DonorsChoose?

Ans. Sam Houston Elementary's teachers have used DonorsChoose to fund classroom materials and learning resources. Families and community members can visit donorschoose.org and search "Sam Houston Elementary Eagle Pass" to find any active teacher projects currently seeking support.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Sam Houston Elementary students?

Ans. Students finishing sixth grade at Sam Houston Elementary School typically move on to Eagle Pass Junior High or Memorial Junior High. From there, they progress to either Eagle Pass High School or C.C. Winn High School. The district's overall graduation rate of 92.2% offers Sam Houston families a reliable academic trajectory all the way through high school.