HENDERSON N EL

www.houstonisd.org

227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henderson Elementary School, located at 701 Solo St. in Houston’s Fifth Ward, is a public school serving students in the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is deeply rooted in its local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding area. As part of HISD, the school follows the district’s curriculum standards and aims to support student development through a combination of core academics, enrichment activities, and a supportive learning environment.

The school is known for its commitment to student success and community engagement, striving to prepare children for middle school by fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional skills. Because it serves a historic neighborhood in Houston, Henderson Elementary often emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and meeting the diverse needs of its student population. Families interested in enrollment, specific extracurricular offerings, or academic performance data can find the most up-to-date information by visiting the official Houston Independent School District website at [www.houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org).

227

Total Students

13.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

110.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENDERSON N EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	40
Black	184
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
184 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
40 (17.6 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)671-4195
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 27

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HENDERSON N EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HENDERSON N EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	53.3%
Male	106	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)