BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALIEF ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 854 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 63 teachers, BEST EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

**BEST ELementary School**, located at 10000 Centre Pkwy in Houston, Texas, is a public school serving the Alief Independent School District (Alief ISD). Situated in a diverse and densely populated area of southwest Houston, the school is part of a district recognized for its significant cultural and linguistic diversity. As an Alief ISD campus, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills while catering to a student body that often reflects the global nature of the Houston metropolitan area.

The school operates under the broader mission of Alief ISD, which prioritizes student achievement, equity, and preparation for success in a rapidly changing world. Families associated with BEST ELementary benefit from the district’s extensive support services, including specialized programs for English language learners and resources designed to foster community engagement. For further details on specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or campus-specific initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Alief ISD website at [www.aliefisd.net](http://www.aliefisd.net).

For more information, contact BEST EL at (713) 988-6445 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10000 CENTRE PKWY
HOUSTON, TX 77036-8200
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BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 854 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALIEF ISD
Total Students:
854
Teachers:
63.04
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

* 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 854 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.5%
Black or African American
26.2%
White
3.2%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.