CORNELIUS EL

www.houstonisd.org

756 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cornelius Elementary School, located at 7475 Westover Street in Houston, Texas, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated in the vibrant Southeast Houston area, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment.

As a member of the HISD system, Cornelius Elementary aligns its curriculum with district standards to ensure students are prepared for future academic success. The school emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often engaging in community-focused initiatives to involve families and local stakeholders. Families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or current school performance metrics can visit the official Houston Independent School District website at [www.houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org).

756

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORNELIUS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	648
Black	87
Asian	8
Two or More	4

Hispanic
648 (85.7 %)
Black
87 (11.5 %)
White
9 (1.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.5 %)

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)845-7405
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	725
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 113

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CORNELIUS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	113
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CORNELIUS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	371	49.1%
Male	385	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)