DRAW ACADEMY UPPER EL
DRAW ACADEMY UPPER EL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the DRAW ACADEMY school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 233 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, DRAW ACADEMY UPPER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DRAW ACADEMY UPPER ELementary, located on Stoney Brook Drive in Houston, Texas, is a public charter school that serves as part of the Draw Academy network. The school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the upper elementary grade levels, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as mathematics, reading, and science. As a charter institution, it operates with a specific mission to foster student achievement through individualized attention and a commitment to academic rigor, often catering to the diverse needs of the surrounding Houston community.
The school is known for its emphasis on integrating arts and character development into the daily educational experience, reflecting the academy's broader philosophy of "drawing" out the potential within each student. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused school culture, DRAW ACADEMY UPPER ELementary aims to build a strong foundation for its students as they transition from elementary to middle school, ensuring they possess both the social skills and academic proficiency necessary for future success.
For more information, contact DRAW ACADEMY UPPER EL at (713) 706-3729 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
DRAW ACADEMY UPPER EL is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 233 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- DRAW ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 233
- Teachers:
- 11.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 233 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DRAW ACADEMY UPPER EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.