BENAVIDEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENAVIDEZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 981 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 58 teachers, BENAVIDEZ 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.

**BENAVIDEZ ELementary School**, located at 6262 Gulfton St in Houston, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated in the Gulfton area—one of the most densely populated and linguistically diverse neighborhoods in Houston—the school plays a critical role in supporting a community that includes many immigrant families and English language learners.

The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics while addressing the unique cultural and socioeconomic needs of its student population. As part of HISD, BENAVIDEZ ELementary works to align its curriculum with state standards while providing various support services and extracurricular opportunities designed to promote student growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. For the most current information regarding specific programs, enrollment, or school performance data, families are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org).

For more information, contact BENAVIDEZ EL at (713) 778-3350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.