GROSS EL

www.houstonisd.org

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gross Elementary School is a public PK-5 campus located in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), situated in the Southwest area of Houston. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive learning environment for its young learners. As part of the state’s largest school district, the campus follows the broader HISD curriculum and mission, focusing on preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of the Houston Independent School District, which prioritizes equitable access to education and community-focused outreach. Families connected to Gross Elementary can leverage the district's extensive network of support services, specialized programs, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and social-emotional growth, Gross Elementary aims to serve as a vital educational anchor for the children and families residing in the 77071 area.

481

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GROSS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	253
Black	202
Asian	15
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
253 (52.6 %)
Black
202 (42.0 %)
Asian
15 (3.1 %)
White
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)778-8450
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
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 48

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 69