EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EMERSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 965 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 51 teachers, EMERSON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
EMERSON ELementary School, located on Skyline Drive in Houston, Texas, is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a public elementary institution, the school serves a diverse urban community, offering a core curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while fostering foundational academic and social skills for students in the primary grade levels.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District, which emphasizes equity, academic rigor, and preparing students for future success. Like many schools in the district, EMERSON ELementary focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that supports student growth through classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and community engagement. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or current school performance data can find more detailed information by visiting the official HISD website.
For more information, contact EMERSON EL at (713) 917-3630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77063-5215
(713) 917-3630
http://www.houstonisd.org
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 965 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 965
- Teachers:
- 51
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 965 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.5%
- Black or African American
- 18.7%
- White
- 16.3%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.