GARRETT EL

12017 GARRETT RD
HOUSTON, TX 77044

www.sheldonisd.com

672 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Garrett Elementary is a public school located in Houston, Texas, and serves as part of the Sheldon Independent School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, focusing on academic growth and the development of foundational skills necessary for future success. By fostering a culture of collaboration, Garrett Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners within their community.

As part of the Sheldon ISD, the school utilizes the district's broader resources to implement a balanced curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional development. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation and parental involvement. Through their commitment to excellence and high expectations, Garrett Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance required to excel in their educational journey.

672

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARRETT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	434
Black	191
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
434 (64.6 %)
Black
191 (28.4 %)
White
23 (3.4 %)
Two or More
18 (2.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	SHELDON ISD
Phone:	(281)727-4200
Website:	http://www.sheldonisd.com
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	483
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 156