LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S

www.fortbendisd.com/ehs

2,654 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Lawrence E. Elkins High School, located in Missouri City, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Fort Bend Independent School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success. With a history deeply rooted in the community, Elkins High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its core curriculum, Elkins High School is highly regarded for its competitive athletics, robust fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations. The campus fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their specific interests while upholding the school's long-standing traditions. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on community engagement, the school strives to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens, maintaining its reputation as a cornerstone institution in the Fort Bend area.

2,654

Total Students

137.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	420
Black	748
Asian	1,073
Two or More	84
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
1,073 (40.4 %)
Black
748 (28.2 %)
Hispanic
420 (15.8 %)
White
314 (11.8 %)
Two or More
84 (3.2 %)
American Indian
14 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-2600
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/ehs
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	137.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	710
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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 9 730

Grade 10 675

Grade 11 651

Grade 12 598