OAK FOREST EL

www.houstonisd.org

878 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Forest Elementary, located in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, Texas, is a well-established campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse community, the school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, often benefiting from strong parental involvement and a dedication to cultivating foundational skills in elementary-aged students.

The school follows the standard curriculum set forth by HISD, aiming to provide a comprehensive education that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the resources of one of the largest school districts in the country, Oak Forest Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond. Families interested in specific programs, current test scores, or enrollment details can find more information on the official district website at [houstonisd.org](http://www.houstonisd.org).

878

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OAK FOREST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	235
Black	28
Asian	60
Two or More	49
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
503 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
235 (26.8 %)
Asian
60 (6.8 %)
Two or More
49 (5.6 %)
Black
28 (3.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)613-2536
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	878
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 2

Kindergarten 151

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OAK FOREST EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	151
Grade 1	158
Grade 2	149
Grade 3	160
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OAK FOREST EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	412	46.9%
Male	466	53.1%

Elementary School 1st - 5th