GALLEGOS EL

www.houstonisd.org

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gallegos Elementary School is a public PK–5 institution located in the East End neighborhood of Houston, Texas, operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a predominantly Hispanic community, the school is situated on Harrisburg Blvd, placing it in the heart of a historically significant area of the city. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that prepares students for middle school through a focus on core academic subjects and literacy development.

As part of the HISD system, Gallegos Elementary follows the district’s broader curriculum standards while working to address the specific educational and social needs of its local student population. The school environment typically emphasizes community engagement and support for English language learners, aiming to bridge achievement gaps and foster a positive learning culture. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for childhood development within the 77011 zip code, and further information regarding specific school programs, enrollment, or academic performance can be found on the official Houston ISD website.

351

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALLEGOS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	340
Black	8

Hispanic
340 (96.9%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
White
3 (0.9%)

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)924-1830
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 59

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GALLEGOS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GALLEGOS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	47.9%
Male	183	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)