ROBERTS EL

www.houstonisd.org

721 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Roberts Elementary School**, located in the Medical Center area of Houston, Texas, is a highly regarded institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant school community, the school serves a diverse population of students and is often noted for its rigorous curriculum and dedicated teaching staff. It is widely recognized as a "neighborhood school" that draws families who value a structured and supportive environment for early education.

The school is particularly well-known for its Vanguard Magnet program, which provides specialized instruction for Gifted and Talented (G/T) students. This program, combined with the school’s active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and its proximity to major institutions like Rice University and the Texas Medical Center, contributes to a highly engaged academic culture. As part of the HISD system, Roberts Elementary maintains a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and enrichment opportunities.

721

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERTS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	101
Black	96
Asian	251
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
251 (34.8%)
White
217 (30.1%)
Hispanic
101 (14.0%)
Black
96 (13.3%)
Two or More
54 (7.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)295-5272
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 5

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROBERTS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	96

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROBERTS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	49.4%
Male	365	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)