ROSS EL

www.houstonisd.org

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ross Elementary School (officially known as Betsy Ross Elementary) is a public school serving the Greater Fifth Ward neighborhood in Houston, Texas. As part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the school is committed to providing foundational education to its local community. Its location on Bay Street places it within an area with deep historical roots, and it functions as a neighborhood hub for families living in the surrounding area.

Like many schools within HISD, Ross Elementary focuses on academic development through a standard core curriculum, often supported by district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy. The school operates under the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District, which emphasizes equity, student achievement, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. For specific details regarding current academic ratings, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official [HISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) or contact the school administration directly.

262

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROSS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	146
Black	111
Two or More	3

Hispanic
146 (55.7%)
Black
111 (42.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
White
2 (0.8%)

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)226-4550
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
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 43

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROSS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	29
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROSS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	48.9%
Male	134	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)