BIRKES EL

BIRKES EL is a public elementary school that is part of the CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 1,154 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, BIRKES EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

BIRKES ELementary School is a public school located in Houston, Texas, serving students as part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). The school is situated in the Copperfield area and is designed to serve the families within its surrounding residential community. As part of CFISD—one of the largest and most highly regarded school districts in Texas—BIRKES ELementary follows a standardized, robust curriculum focused on core academic subjects, character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment, emphasizing community involvement and parent engagement, which are hallmarks of the Cypress-Fairbanks district. By utilizing the resources of a large district, the school offers various programs to address diverse learning needs, including enrichment opportunities and support services. Families interested in specific school performance data, such as Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings or individual campus initiatives, can find detailed information by visiting the district’s official website at [www.cfisd.net](http://www.cfisd.net).

For more information, contact BIRKES EL at (281) 345-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8500 QUEENSTON BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77095
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BIRKES EL is a public school in HOUSTON, TX with about 1,154 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,154
Teachers:
69.5
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
Not a Title I 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 1,154 students

White
32.5%
Hispanic/Latino
28.5%
Black or African American
19.8%
Asian
14.0%
Two or more races
4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.