JAMES B HAVARD EL

JAMES B HAVARD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALENA PARK ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 690 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 41 teachers, JAMES B HAVARD 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.

James B. Havard Elementary School is a public school serving students in the Galena Park Independent School District. Located on Wallisville Road in Houston, Texas, the school serves as a core part of its local community, focusing on foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of the Galena Park ISD, the institution operates under the district's broader mission to provide a rigorous and supportive academic environment that prepares students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school emphasizes a standard elementary curriculum while fostering a positive school climate aimed at student growth and development. Families and community members can engage with the school’s ongoing updates, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives through the official Galena Park ISD website. By maintaining strong ties to the district's administrative framework, James B. Havard Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured classroom instruction and school-sponsored programs.

For more information, contact JAMES B HAVARD EL at (832) 386-3710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15150 WALLISVILLE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77049-4620
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JAMES B HAVARD EL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 690 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GALENA PARK ISD
Total Students:
690
Teachers:
41.29
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
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 690 students

Hispanic/Latino
66.8%
Black or African American
23.3%
White
7.1%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.