ATHERTON EL

2011 SOLO ST
HOUSTON, TX 77020

www.houstonisd.org

433 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Atherton Elementary School is a public school located in the Fifth Ward neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a cornerstone of its local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education with a focus on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District, emphasizing high standards, equity, and accessibility for a diverse student population. Atherton Elementary fosters a supportive learning environment, often working closely with local stakeholders and families to ensure that students have the resources necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. For more specific information regarding programs, enrollment, or current academic performance, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official HISD website.

433

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATHERTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	94
Black	334
Two or More	1

Black
334 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
94 (21.7 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)671-4100
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 56

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATHERTON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATHERTON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	46%
Male	234	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)