MARY AUSTIN HOLLEY EL

www.fortbendisd.com/mhe

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Austin Holley Elementary School, located on Bissonnet Street in the Alief/Houston area, is a public school serving the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). The school is named in honor of Mary Austin Holley, a prominent 19th-century author and cousin of Stephen F. Austin, known for her historical writings about Texas. As a primary institution within the district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education, fostering academic growth, and promoting a supportive environment for its diverse student population.

The campus emphasizes a well-rounded elementary experience, typically featuring core curriculum subjects including mathematics, science, reading, and social studies, often complemented by extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. As part of Fort Bend ISD, the school benefits from the district's centralized resources, commitment to educational technology, and focus on preparing students for middle school transitions. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school-specific events, academic calendars, and district policies through the school’s official website at http://www.fortbend.k12.tx.us/campuses/mhe/default.aspx.

648

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY AUSTIN HOLLEY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	335
Black	200
Asian	64
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Hispanic
335 (51.7%)
Black
200 (30.9%)
Asian
64 (9.9%)
White
24 (3.7%)
Two or More
24 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-3850
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/mhe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 64

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 107