TINSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TINSLEY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 726 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 43 teachers, TINSLEY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
TINSLEY ELementary School, located in the Westbury neighborhood of Houston, Texas, is a public school operating within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As an HISD campus, Tinsley adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth.
In addition to its standard curriculum, TINSLEY ELementary is often recognized for its efforts to engage the local community and support student development through various extracurricular initiatives. The school benefits from its location in the 77096 zip code, which places it within a well-established Houston community, allowing for a tight-knit school culture. Parents and guardians interested in current enrollment procedures, academic calendars, or specific school programs are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) for the most up-to-date information regarding campus policies and resources.
For more information, contact TINSLEY EL at (713) 778-8400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77096-5714
(713) 778-8400
http://www.houstonisd.org
TINSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 726 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 726
- Teachers:
- 43.8
- 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 726 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TINSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.5%
- Black or African American
- 16.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- White
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
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.