School Overview
Dunn Elementary School, located at 2003 W. W. Thorne Drive in Houston, Texas, is a campus within the Aldine Independent School District (AISD). Serving a diverse community in the northern part of the Houston metropolitan area, the school is committed to the district’s mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for academic and personal success. As part of a large urban district, Dunn Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth, working to ensure that its students develop the essential skills needed for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader framework and resources of the Aldine ISD, which is known for its focus on equity, innovative teaching strategies, and strong community partnerships. Like many schools in the district, Dunn Elementary strives to create an inclusive learning environment that supports the individual needs of its students. Families can find information regarding school calendars, academic programs, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Aldine ISD website, which serves as a central hub for administrative support and school-community communication.
768
Total Students
39.6
Full-Time Teachers
19.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNN EL
Demographic Student Count
White29
Hispanic529
Black186
Asian4
Two or More12
American Indian2
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    529 (68.9 %)
  • Black
    186 (24.2 %)
  • White
    29 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ALDINE ISD
Phone: (281)233-4320
Website: http://www.aldineisd.org
Grade Range: 1st - 5th
Total Students: 768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 651
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Grade 1 159
Grade 2 178
Grade 3 159
Grade 4 135
Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DUNN EL
Grade Student Count
Grade 1159
Grade 2178
Grade 3159
Grade 4135
Grade 5137
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DUNN EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39451.3%
Male37448.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)