NEFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NEFF EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 778 students offering grade levels from 2nd 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 39 teachers, NEFF 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.

NEFF ELementary School is a public school located in the Gulfton area of Houston, Texas, and operates as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is situated in a densely populated neighborhood and is known for supporting a large community of English language learners. Its academic programs focus on foundational literacy and core curriculum standards, aiming to provide equitable educational opportunities for students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

As a member of the Houston ISD system, NEFF ELementary benefits from the district’s wide array of resources, professional development initiatives, and extracurricular programming. The school emphasizes community involvement and family engagement, recognizing the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to foster student success. By providing a structured environment and targeted instructional support, NEFF ELementary strives to prepare its students for academic progression into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact NEFF EL at (713) 556-9566 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8301 NEFF ST
HOUSTON, TX 77036
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NEFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 778 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
778
Teachers:
39.31
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
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 778 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.1%
Black or African American
7.3%
Asian
6.0%
White
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.