HENDERSON J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HENDERSON J EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 746 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 46 teachers, HENDERSON J 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.

J.P. Henderson Elementary School is a public school located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is situated at 1800 Dismuke Street and plays a central role in its local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. As part of the state’s largest school district, the campus follows the district's curriculum standards and educational policies aimed at preparing young learners for middle school and beyond.

The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often offering extracurricular programs to support student development. Because it is part of the Houston ISD system, the school benefits from the district's broad resources, including specialized programs, instructional technology, and professional development for staff. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic performance ratings, or current campus initiatives are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) for the most up-to-date information regarding school calendars, policies, and contact details.

For more information, contact HENDERSON J EL at (713) 924-1730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1800 DISMUKE
HOUSTON, TX 77023-4753
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HENDERSON J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 746 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
746
Teachers:
46.83
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 746 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENDERSON J ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.2%
Black or African American
1.5%
White
0.9%
Two or more races
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.