ASKEW EL

www.houstonisd.org

873 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Askew Elementary School, located at 11200 Wood Lodge Dr in Houston, Texas, is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a diverse, supportive learning environment for its students. As a public institution within the nation’s seventh-largest school district, Askew Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of HISD while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of its local community in the Westchase area.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core academic subjects with enrichment programs designed to build critical thinking and character. By leveraging its position within the Houston school system, Askew Elementary provides students with opportunities to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs, ensuring that pupils are prepared for middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood growth, consistently striving to bridge the gap between academic achievement and student well-being.

873

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASKEW EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	313
Black	307
Asian	78
Two or More	73
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
313 (35.9%)
Black
307 (35.2%)
White
98 (11.2%)
Asian
78 (8.9%)
Two or More
73 (8.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(281)368-2100
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	749
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 56

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 143