WHIDBY EL

www.houstonisd.org

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whidby Elementary School, located at 7625 Springhill St. in Houston, Texas, is a public school operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population in the South Union area of Houston, the school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that focuses on foundational learning, literacy, and social development for elementary-aged children. As part of the larger HISD network, the school follows the district’s broader curricular standards and initiatives aimed at preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, Whidby Elementary serves as a vital anchor for its surrounding community. The school emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages parent and community involvement to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources and support services provided by the Houston Independent School District, Whidby Elementary strives to foster an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in both their academic pursuits and character development.

394

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHIDBY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	93
Black	279
Asian	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
279 (70.8 %)
Hispanic
93 (23.6 %)
Asian
8 (2.0 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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)746-8170
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
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 42

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHIDBY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHIDBY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	189	48%
Male	205	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)