BRIARGROVE EL

www.houstonisd.org

871 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Briargrove Elementary School is a public school located in the Tanglewood/Briargrove neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, the school is recognized for its academic programs and diverse student population. It operates as a neighborhood school, drawing families from the surrounding residential area who are attracted to its reputation for fostering a nurturing yet rigorous educational environment.

The school places a significant emphasis on building a solid foundation in core subjects while also offering various extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. As part of HISD, Briargrove follows the district’s curriculum standards, but it is often noted for its dedicated teaching staff and active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), which helps fund initiatives that enhance campus life. For families moving to the area, Briargrove is frequently cited as a primary draw due to its consistent performance and commitment to student success.

871

Total Students

44.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIARGROVE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	356
Black	202
Asian	95
Two or More	37

Hispanic
356 (40.9%)
Black
202 (23.2%)
White
181 (20.8%)
Asian
95 (10.9%)
Two or More
37 (4.2%)

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:	(713)917-3600
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	871
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
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 66

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 159

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 126