PARKER EL

www.houstonisd.org

924 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Parker Elementary School, located at 10626 Atwell Drive in Houston, Texas, is a distinguished campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). It is widely recognized as a premier fine arts magnet school, renowned for its specialized focus on music, performance, and creative arts. The school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with extensive opportunities for students to engage in instrumental music, choral programs, and theatrical arts, fostering an environment where both intellectual and artistic growth are prioritized.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Parker Elementary is known for its strong community culture and long-standing history of academic excellence. The school serves the Westbury area and attracts students from across the district due to its unique programming and dedicated faculty. By blending core educational subjects with a robust extracurricular offering, Parker provides a well-rounded learning experience designed to cultivate creativity, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts in its student body.

924

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	455
Black	106
Asian	37
Two or More	41
American Indian	2

Hispanic
455 (49.2%)
White
283 (30.6%)
Black
106 (11.5%)
Two or More
41 (4.4%)
Asian
37 (4.0%)
American Indian
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:	(713)726-3634
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	924
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 50

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 130

Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARKER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	152
Grade 2	141
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	130
Grade 5	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARKER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	461	49.9%
Male	463	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)