WHIDBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHIDBY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 621 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 36 teachers, WHIDBY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
WHIDBY ELementary School, located at 7625 Springhill St. in Houston, Texas, is a public school operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population in the South Union area of Houston, the school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, literacy, and social development for elementary-aged children. As part of the larger HISD network, the school follows the district’s broader curricular standards and initiatives aimed at preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond core academic instruction, WHIDBY ELementary serves as a vital anchor for its surrounding community. The school emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages parent and community involvement to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources and support services provided by the Houston Independent School District, WHIDBY ELementary strives to foster an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in both their academic pursuits and character development.
For more information, contact WHIDBY EL at (713) 746-8170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77021-6033
(713) 746-8170
http://www.houstonisd.org
WHIDBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 621 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:
- 621
- Teachers:
- 36.82
- 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
* 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 621 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHIDBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.4%
- White
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.