MCGOWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MCGOWEN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 467 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 24 teachers, MCGOWEN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

MCGOWEN ELementary School is a public school located in the Homestead neighborhood of Houston, Texas, and operates as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse community in the northeastern part of the city, the school is committed to providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. As a campus within the state’s largest school district, McGowen focuses on implementing the district's core curriculum, which emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school serves as a central hub for its immediate neighborhood, providing students with access to various district resources, extracurricular opportunities, and academic support services. By adhering to the standards set by HISD, MCGOWEN ELementary strives to create an inclusive environment that fosters academic growth and personal achievement. Families interested in specific school programs, recent performance ratings, or enrollment information can find the most up-to-date details through the official Houston Independent School District website.

For more information, contact MCGOWEN EL at (713) 636-6979 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6820 HOMESTEAD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77028-5045
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MCGOWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 467 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
467
Teachers:
24.92
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 467 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MCGOWEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.

Black or African American
72.4%
Hispanic/Latino
26.1%
White
0.9%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.