SER-NINOS CHARTER EL

SER-NINOS CHARTER EL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 582 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, SER-NINOS CHARTER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SER-Niños Charter Elementary, located in the Gulfton area of Houston, Texas, is part of the SER-Niños Charter Schools network, which is mission-driven to provide high-quality, bilingual education to historically underserved communities. The school focuses on a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes literacy and mathematics, while simultaneously fostering a strong sense of cultural identity and civic responsibility. By integrating a bilingual curriculum, the school aims to ensure that students develop academic fluency in both English and Spanish, preparing them for long-term success in a diverse, global society.

Beyond academics, SER-Niños is known for its commitment to the "whole child," offering a supportive community atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student leadership. The school’s programming often focuses on closing the achievement gap by utilizing data-driven instruction and personalized learning strategies. By creating a structured and nurturing environment, SER-Niños strives to equip its students—many of whom are from immigrant backgrounds—with the tools and confidence necessary to excel in higher education and become active, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact SER-NINOS CHARTER EL at (713) 667-6145 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5815 ALDER DR
HOUSTON, TX 77081
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SER-NINOS CHARTER EL is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 582 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
33.94
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 582 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SER-NINOS CHARTER EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
White
0.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.