PARK PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARK PLACE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 949 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 49 teachers, PARK PLACE 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.

PARK PLACE ELementary School, located at 8235 Park Place Blvd in Houston, Texas, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader demographic landscape of the Houston area. As an HISD campus, it operates under the district’s mission to provide equitable educational opportunities, focusing on foundational academic skills and the holistic development of elementary-aged children.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Being part of the state’s largest school district, PARK PLACE ELementary benefits from HISD’s centralized curriculum resources, extracurricular initiatives, and support services. Parents and community members can stay informed about specific academic programs, school events, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Houston ISD website.

For more information, contact PARK PLACE EL at (713) 845-7458 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8235 PARK PL BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77017-3104
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PARK PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 949 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
949
Teachers:
49.07
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
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 949 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.6%
Asian
17.6%
Black or African American
2.0%
White
0.6%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

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.