SINCLAIR EL

www.houstonisd.org

652 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sinclair Elementary School, located in the Shady Acres neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its role as a cornerstone of the local community. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development through a structured, supportive curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Sinclair Elementary is known for its focus on developing the "whole child," often integrating extracurricular activities and community involvement into the school experience. As part of the Houston ISD network, the school adheres to district-wide standards while utilizing its specific location to engage with the surrounding neighborhood families. Its facility on Grovewood Lane serves as a hub for early education, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors within the public school system.

652

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SINCLAIR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	247
Black	70
Asian	30
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
276 (42.3 %)
Hispanic
247 (37.9 %)
Black
70 (10.7 %)
Asian
30 (4.6 %)
Two or More
22 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (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)867-5161
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 29

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SINCLAIR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	121
Grade 2	105
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SINCLAIR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	301	46.2%
Male	351	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)