HARVARD EL

www.houstonisd.org

661 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harvard Elementary School, located in the historic Houston Heights neighborhood, is a highly regarded institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a vibrant learning environment, the school serves a diverse population of students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its rigorous curriculum, which emphasizes both core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its community engagement and its designation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This framework integrates a global perspective into the classroom, teaching students to become inquiry-based learners who are both locally aware and globally minded. With its historic architecture, active parent-teacher organization, and consistent performance in district rankings, Harvard Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Houston Heights community, consistently drawing families who value high educational standards and a supportive, inclusive school culture.

661

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARVARD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	183
Black	34
Asian	35
Two or More	44
American Indian	5

White
360 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
183 (27.7 %)
Two or More
44 (6.7 %)
Asian
35 (5.3 %)
Black
34 (5.1 %)
American Indian
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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)867-5210
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 21

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 97

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARVARD EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	97

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARVARD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	317	48%
Male	344	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)