NORTHLINE EL

www.houstonisd.org

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Northline Elementary School is a public school serving the Northline community in Houston, Texas, and operates as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Located at 821 Witcher Lane, the school provides educational services to students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels. As a campus within the state’s largest school district, it focuses on building foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills to prepare students for middle school and long-term academic success.

The school is situated in a historically significant neighborhood and serves a diverse student population typical of the North Houston area. Like other schools within HISD, Northline Elementary emphasizes a structured curriculum aligned with Texas state standards, often integrating bilingual programs and support services to accommodate its student body. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or specific academic programs, the school’s official portal on the Houston Independent School District website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact.

358

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTHLINE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	333
Black	21
Two or More	1

Hispanic
333 (93.0%)
Black
21 (5.9%)
White
3 (0.8%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

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)696-2890
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 41

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 56