BRISCOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRISCOE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 339 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 23 teachers, BRISCOE 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.

BRISCOE ELementary School, located at 321 Forest Hill in Houston’s East End neighborhood, is a public school serving students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is situated in a historically vibrant community and operates as part of the broader district infrastructure, adhering to HISD’s academic standards and educational mission. As an elementary campus, it focuses on foundational instruction, providing students in the Houston area with a structured learning environment aimed at academic and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding neighborhood, often serving as a focal point for local families and community engagement. By leveraging resources from the Houston Independent School District, BRISCOE ELementary works to provide its diverse student body with core curriculum subjects, extracurricular opportunities, and support services. Families interested in specific school programs, enrollment procedures, or current academic rankings can find comprehensive information, including school board updates and district-wide policies, on the official Houston ISD website.

For more information, contact BRISCOE EL at (713) 924-1740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

321 FOREST HILL
HOUSTON, TX 77011-4801
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BRISCOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 339 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
339
Teachers:
23.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 339 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRISCOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.9%
White
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.