GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GALLEGOS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 381 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 28 teachers, GALLEGOS 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.

GALLEGOS ELementary School is a public PK–5 institution located in the East End neighborhood of Houston, Texas, operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a predominantly Hispanic community, the school is situated on Harrisburg Blvd, placing it in the heart of a historically significant area of the city. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares students for middle school through a focus on core academic subjects and literacy development.

As part of the HISD system, GALLEGOS ELementary follows the district’s broader curriculum standards while working to address the specific educational and social needs of its local student population. The school environment typically emphasizes community engagement and support for English language learners, aiming to bridge achievement gaps and foster a positive learning culture. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development within the 77011 zip code, and further information regarding specific school programs, enrollment, or academic performance can be found on the official Houston ISD website.

For more information, contact GALLEGOS EL at (713) 924-1830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.