ELROD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ELROD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 772 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 43 teachers, ELROD EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

ELROD ELementary School is a public school located in the Willowbend area of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic standards and personal development. The school is integrated into the larger Houston ISD framework, which allows it to leverage district-wide resources, curriculum standards, and extracurricular opportunities to support its diverse student population.

The school’s location on Dumfries Drive places it in a residential pocket of Houston, where it serves as a central hub for families in the area. Like many schools in the Houston ISD system, ELROD ELementary prioritizes fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student achievement and prepares children for their transition to middle school. For parents and community members, the school serves not only as an educational institution but as an essential part of the local infrastructure, encouraging community engagement and parental involvement in the educational process.

For more information, contact ELROD EL at (713) 778-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.