HEROD EL

www.houstonisd.org

769 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herod Elementary School, located in the Meyerland area of Houston, Texas, is a well-regarded campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong community atmosphere and dedication to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. Herod is particularly recognized for its balanced curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects while integrating enrichment opportunities to help students build a solid foundation for their future education.

Beyond its academic programs, Herod Elementary is noted for being a tight-knit neighborhood school that prioritizes parental involvement and active community engagement. The school provides various extracurricular activities and support systems designed to nurture the "whole child," aiming to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning space. As part of HISD, the school benefits from the district’s broader resources while maintaining the unique, localized identity that has made it a staple institution for families in the 77096 zip code for many years.

769

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEROD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	308
Black	242
Asian	45
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

Hispanic
308 (40.1 %)
Black
242 (31.5 %)
White
144 (18.7 %)
Asian
45 (5.9 %)
Two or More
26 (3.4 %)
American Indian
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)778-3315
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 64

Kindergarten 113

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HEROD EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	64
Kindergarten	113
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HEROD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	47.3%
Male	405	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)