School Overview
Cunningham Elementary School is a public school located in the Gulfton neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated in one of the most densely populated and culturally diverse areas of the city, the school functions as a vital educational hub for a community that includes a significant population of immigrant and refugee families. The school environment is characterized by its commitment to meeting the unique needs of a diverse student body, often providing essential resources and academic support systems to help students succeed in an urban educational setting.

Academically, Cunningham Elementary focuses on foundational learning and literacy, striving to provide equitable opportunities for its students. Because it operates within the HISD framework, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards while tailoring its approach to address the specific linguistic and socioeconomic challenges prevalent in the Gulfton area. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, serving as both an academic institution and a cornerstone of support for the local neighborhood.
562
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUNNINGHAM EL
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic418
Black111
Asian20
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    418 (74.4%)
  • Black
    111 (19.8%)
  • Asian
    20 (3.6%)
  • White
    8 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7%)
  • 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: HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (713)295-5223
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 520
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 82
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 95
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 76
Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CUNNINGHAM EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten82
Kindergarten67
Grade 195
Grade 276
Grade 379
Grade 476
Grade 587
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CUNNINGHAM EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26046.3%
Male30253.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)