KOLTER EL

www.houstonisd.org

771 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kolter Elementary School, located in the Meyerland area of Houston, Texas, is a well-regarded campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong sense of community and academic focus, the school serves a diverse population of students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Kolter is particularly recognized for its dedicated faculty and its efforts to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core instruction with enrichment opportunities.

The school has a history of resilience and community spirit, having undergone significant rebuilding following major flood events in the region. This experience has solidified its role as a central pillar in the neighborhood, fostering a supportive environment where parents and community members are actively involved. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school success, Kolter Elementary remains a staple for families seeking a stable, traditional, and community-focused public education in the Southwest Houston area.

771

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KOLTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	213
Black	94
Asian	79
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
343 (44.5%)
Hispanic
213 (27.6%)
Black
94 (12.2%)
Asian
79 (10.2%)
Two or More
38 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)726-3630
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 35

Kindergarten 130

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KOLTER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	130
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KOLTER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	47.1%
Male	408	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)