WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

School Overview
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy, located in the Fourth Ward area of Houston, Texas, is a prestigious magnet school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) renowned for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to bilingualism. The school offers a specialized dual-language immersion program in English and Spanish, designed to foster biliteracy, biculturalism, and high academic achievement for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. By integrating language acquisition with a challenging core curriculum, Wharton provides a unique educational experience that prepares students to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its academic focus, Wharton is highly regarded for its inclusive community and commitment to cultural enrichment. The school attracts a diverse student body from across the district, drawn by its reputation for excellence and its IB (International Baccalaureate) framework, which emphasizes critical thinking and global-mindedness. With its historic location near downtown Houston and a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, Wharton K-8 serves as a flagship institution for those seeking an immersive, high-quality bilingual education in the heart of the city.
627
Total Students
38.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White104
Hispanic428
Black60
Asian16
Two or More19
  • Hispanic
    428 (68.3 %)
  • White
    104 (16.6 %)
  • Black
    60 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    16 (2.6 %)
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)535-3771
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 280
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 63
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 58
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten63
Kindergarten89
Grade 178
Grade 278
Grade 376
Grade 470
Grade 558
Grade 637
Grade 740
Grade 838
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31750.6%
Male31049.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)