GROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GROSS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 659 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 35 teachers, GROSS 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.

GROSS ELementary School is a public PK-5 campus located in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), situated in the Southwest area of Houston. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive learning environment for its young learners. As part of the state’s largest school district, the campus follows the broader HISD curriculum and mission, focusing on preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Houston Independent School District, which prioritizes equitable access to education and community-focused outreach. Families connected to GROSS ELementary can leverage the district's extensive network of support services, specialized programs, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and social-emotional growth, GROSS ELementary aims to serve as a vital educational anchor for the children and families residing in the 77071 area.

For more information, contact GROSS EL at (713) 778-8450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12583 S GESSNER DR
HOUSTON, TX 77071-2848
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GROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 659 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
659
Teachers:
35.5
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 659 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.6%
Black or African American
45.1%
White
2.6%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.