MILNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MILNE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 582 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, MILNE 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.

MILNE ELementary School, located at 7800 Portal Drive in Houston, Texas, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse community in the southwest area of Houston, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of the largest school district in Texas, MILNE ELementary aims to align its curriculum with district-wide standards to ensure students develop essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in a structured learning environment.

The school functions as a hub for its local neighborhood, emphasizing academic growth and student development. By leveraging resources from the broader Houston Independent School District, MILNE ELementary focuses on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that supports students from various backgrounds. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district initiatives through the official Houston ISD website, which serves as the primary portal for administrative information and school-related communications.

For more information, contact MILNE EL at (713) 778-3420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7800 PORTAL DR
HOUSTON, TX 77071-1700
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MILNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 582 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
36
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 582 students

Black or African American
58.6%
Hispanic/Latino
38.0%
White
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.