OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OAK FOREST EL is a public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 874 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, OAK FOREST 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.
OAK FOREST ELementary, located in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, Texas, is a well-established campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse community, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, often benefiting from strong parental involvement and a dedication to cultivating foundational skills in elementary-aged students.
The school follows the standard curriculum set forth by HISD, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of one of the largest school districts in the country, OAK FOREST ELementary strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment details can find more information on the official district website at [houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org).
For more information, contact OAK FOREST EL at (713) 613-2536 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77018-4106
(713) 613-2536
http://www.houstonisd.org
OAK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HOUSTON, TX with about 874 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 874
- Teachers:
- 47.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 874 students
- White
- 48.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.3%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.