SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II

Charter School 285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

SER-Niños Charter School II, located on Dashwood Drive in the Gulfton area of Houston, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. The school operates under the mission of providing a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares students for success in college and beyond. Known for its culturally responsive approach, the school emphasizes a dual-language foundation and a strong commitment to character development, aiming to close the achievement gap for a predominantly Hispanic, economically disadvantaged student population.

Beyond its academic focus, SER-Niños is distinguished by its holistic approach to student wellness and community engagement. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its curriculum and maintains partnerships with local organizations to provide support services for both students and their families. By fostering a bilingual, bicultural environment, the school strives to empower students to become leaders in their community, ensuring they are not only academically proficient but also prepared to navigate and thrive in a globalized society.

285

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	284
Black	1

Hispanic
284 (99.6 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(713)432-9400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 58

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 32