HENDERSON J EL

School Overview
J.P. Henderson Elementary School is a public school located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is situated at 1800 Dismuke Street and plays a central role in its local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. As part of the state’s largest school district, the campus follows the district's curriculum standards and educational policies aimed at preparing young learners for middle school and beyond.

The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often offering extracurricular programs to support student development. Because it is part of the Houston ISD system, the school benefits from the district's broad resources, including specialized programs, instructional technology, and professional development for staff. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic performance ratings, or current campus initiatives are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) for the most up-to-date information regarding school calendars, policies, and contact details.
554
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENDERSON J EL
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic529
Black18
Asian2
Two or More2
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    529 (95.5 %)
  • Black
    18 (3.2 %)
  • White
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    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)924-1730
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 425
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 66
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 89
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HENDERSON J EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten66
Kindergarten67
Grade 196
Grade 276
Grade 389
Grade 476
Grade 584
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HENDERSON J EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26848.4%
Male28651.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)