DUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DUNN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALDINE ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 840 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 53 teachers, DUNN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

DUNN ELementary School, located at 2003 W. W. Thorne Drive in Houston, Texas, is a campus within the Aldine Independent School District (AISD). Serving a diverse community in the northern part of the Houston metropolitan area, the school is committed to the district’s mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for academic and personal success. As part of a large urban district, DUNN ELementary emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, working to ensure that its students develop the essential skills needed for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader framework and resources of the Aldine ISD, which is known for its focus on equity, innovative teaching strategies, and strong community partnerships. Like many schools in the district, DUNN ELementary strives to create an inclusive learning environment that supports the individual needs of its students. Families can find information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Aldine ISD website, which serves as a central hub for administrative support and school-community communication.

For more information, contact DUNN EL at (281) 233-4320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2003 W W THORNE DR
HOUSTON, TX 77073-3301
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DUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 840 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALDINE ISD
Total Students:
840
Teachers:
53.55
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 840 students

Hispanic/Latino
66.5%
Black or African American
26.5%
White
3.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.