OPPE EL

www.gisd.org

669 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

**Oppe Elementary School**, located at 2915 81st Street in Galveston, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Galveston Independent School District (GISD). Serving the local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a coastal district, Oppe Elementary often integrates the unique culture and geography of Galveston into its educational approach, aiming to prepare students for success in both their academic and personal pursuits.

The school operates under the broader mission of GISD, focusing on student achievement, character development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and access to various extracurricular opportunities, Oppe Elementary works to address the diverse needs of its student population. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district resources through the official Galveston Independent School District website at [www.gisd.org](http://www.gisd.org).

669

Total Students

42.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OPPE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	298
Black	45
Asian	20
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
298 (44.5%)
White
283 (42.3%)
Black
45 (6.7%)
Two or More
21 (3.1%)
Asian
20 (3.0%)
American Indian
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:	GALVESTON ISD
Phone:	(409)761-6500
Website:	http://www.gisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 40

Kindergarten 127

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 125