GOLFCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GOLFCREST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 648 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 39 teachers, GOLFCREST 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.

GOLFCREST ELementary is a public school located in the southeast area of Houston, Texas, and operates as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse community, the school is situated in the Gulfgate/Golfcrest neighborhood, providing primary education to students in the surrounding residential area. Like many schools within the HISD network, Golfcrest focuses on delivering a foundational curriculum aimed at fostering academic growth and preparing students for middle school transitions.

As a campus within the state’s largest school district, GOLFCREST ELementary benefits from the resources and standardized oversight of HISD while addressing the specific needs of its local student population. The school emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, often incorporating district-wide initiatives to improve student performance and engagement. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular program offerings are encouraged to visit the official Houston ISD website or contact the school’s administrative office directly for the most current information.

For more information, contact GOLFCREST EL at (713) 845-7425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.