THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST
THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 514 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 24 teachers, THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
The Varnett School – Northeast is a public charter school located in the northeast Houston area, operating as part of The Varnett Public School system. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, focusing on a curriculum designed to prepare students for academic success through a structured and supportive learning environment. As a charter institution, it emphasizes small-group instruction, character development, and rigorous standards aimed at closing achievement gaps for students in the local community.
The campus on Mesa Drive is part of a larger network known for its emphasis on the "Varnett Way," which integrates a traditional academic core with extracurricular enrichment and parental involvement. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and community engagement, the school strives to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for high school transition and beyond. The Northeast location specifically plays a key role in the district’s mission to provide educational choice and accessibility to families within the Houston Independent School District boundaries.
For more information, contact THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST at (713) 631-4396 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77028
(713) 631-4396
THE VARNETT SCHOOL - NORTHEAST is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- THE VARNETT PUBLIC SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 514
- Teachers:
- 24.35
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 514 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.3%
- Black or African American
- 36.6%
- White
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.