DR SHIRLEY J WILLIAMSON EL

www.galenaparkisd.com

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Shirley J. Williamson Elementary School is a public school located in Houston, Texas, and is part of the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of the Galena Park district, the school adheres to the district’s broader commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school is situated in the New Forest area and functions as a vital part of the local neighborhood, fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and students. By leveraging district resources and technology, Dr. Shirley J. Williamson Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a positive school climate. For parents and community members looking for detailed information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence through the official Galena Park ISD website.

661

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR SHIRLEY J WILLIAMSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	329
Black	295
Asian	17
Two or More	15

Hispanic
329 (49.8 %)
Black
295 (44.6 %)
Asian
17 (2.6 %)
Two or More
15 (2.3 %)
White
5 (0.8 %)

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:	GALENA PARK ISD
Phone:	(832)386-4000
Website:	http://www.galenaparkisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 88

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 93