BEST EL

www.aliefisd.net

674 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

**Best Elementary School**, located at 10000 Centre Pkwy in Houston, Texas, is a public school serving the Alief Independent School District (Alief ISD). Situated in a diverse and densely populated area of southwest Houston, the school is part of a district recognized for its significant cultural and linguistic diversity. As an Alief ISD campus, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes foundational academic skills while catering to a student body that often reflects the global nature of the Houston metropolitan area.

The school operates under the broader mission of Alief ISD, which prioritizes student achievement, equity, and preparation for success in a rapidly changing world. Families associated with Best Elementary benefit from the district’s extensive support services, including specialized programs for English language learners and resources designed to foster community engagement. For further details on specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or campus-specific initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Alief ISD website at [www.aliefisd.net](http://www.aliefisd.net).

674

Total Students

53.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	552
Black	101
Asian	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
552 (81.9 %)
Black
101 (15.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
White
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
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:	ALIEF ISD
Phone:	(713)988-6445
Website:	http://www.aliefisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 163

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 124