PARKER EL

www.houstonisd.org

858 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parker Elementary School, located at 10626 Atwell Drive in Houston, Texas, is a distinguished campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). It is widely recognized as a premier fine arts magnet school, renowned for its specialized focus on music, performance, and creative arts. The school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with extensive opportunities for students to engage in instrumental music, choral programs, and theatrical arts, fostering an environment where both intellectual and artistic growth are prioritized.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Parker Elementary is known for its strong community culture and long-standing history of academic excellence. The school serves the Westbury area and attracts students from across the district due to its unique programming and dedicated faculty. By blending core educational subjects with a robust extracurricular offering, Parker provides a well-rounded learning experience designed to cultivate creativity, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts in its student body.

858

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	407
Black	103
Asian	43
Two or More	45

Hispanic
407 (47.4 %)
White
260 (30.3 %)
Black
103 (12.0 %)
Two or More
45 (5.2 %)
Asian
43 (5.0 %)

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)726-3634
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
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 59

Kindergarten 144

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARKER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	144
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	138
Grade 5	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARKER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	440	51.3%
Male	418	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)