SAM HOUSTON EL

4101 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY N
HOUSTON, TX 77015

www.galenaparkisd.com

708 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Houston Elementary is a public school located in the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD) in Houston, Texas. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district known for its commitment to community involvement and academic programming, Sam Houston Elementary aims to create a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the mission and standards of the Galena Park ISD, which prioritizes technological integration, inclusive classrooms, and robust extracurricular opportunities. Families within the district are encouraged to utilize the school’s resources, including its official website, to stay informed about educational milestones, district policies, and local events. By fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents, Sam Houston Elementary strives to maintain a culture of excellence and high expectations for all learners in the North Houston area.

708

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	668
Black	20
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
668 (94.4 %)
Black
20 (2.8 %)
White
16 (2.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
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:	GALENA PARK ISD
Phone:	(832)386-4430
Website:	http://www.galenaparkisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	649
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 68

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 116