EDGAR GLOVER JR EL
EDGAR GLOVER JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT BEND ISD school district, located in MISSOURI CITY, TX with about 479 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 34 teachers, EDGAR GLOVER JR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Edgar Glover Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in Missouri City, Texas, and is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is named in honor of Edgar Glover Jr., a dedicated advocate for education and community development within the district. The campus is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for future success in their educational journeys.
As part of the Fort Bend ISD, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, utilizing the district's resources to foster student growth in core subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement. The staff at Edgar Glover Jr. Elementary prioritizes building strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive. Through its focus on innovation and student-centered instruction, the school strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative space where young learners can achieve their full potential.
For more information, contact EDGAR GLOVER JR EL at (281) 634-4920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489-5112
(281) 634-4920
EDGAR GLOVER JR EL is a public Title I school in MISSOURI CITY, TX with about 479 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT BEND ISD
- Total Students:
- 479
- Teachers:
- 34.66
- 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 479 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDGAR GLOVER JR EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- White
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.