MCGOWEN EL

www.houstonisd.org

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McGowen Elementary School is a public school located in the Homestead neighborhood of Houston, Texas, and operates as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse community in the northeastern part of the city, the school is committed to providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. As a campus within the state’s largest school district, McGowen focuses on implementing the district's core curriculum, which emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school serves as a central hub for its immediate neighborhood, providing students with access to various district resources, extracurricular opportunities, and academic support services. By adhering to the standards set by HISD, McGowen Elementary strives to create an inclusive environment that fosters academic growth and personal achievement. Families interested in specific school programs, recent performance ratings, or enrollment information can find the most up-to-date details through the official Houston Independent School District website.

385

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCGOWEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	135
Black	241
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Black
241 (62.6 %)
Hispanic
135 (35.1 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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)636-6979
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	374
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 48

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MCGOWEN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MCGOWEN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	49.6%
Male	194	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)