SOUTHMAYD EL

www.houstonisd.org

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southmayd Elementary School is a public school located in the East End area of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student population, emphasizing the core curriculum of reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school operates under the broader mission of HISD, aiming to prepare students for academic success through structured learning environments and community-oriented engagement.

Situated on Coral Street, Southmayd serves as a central educational hub for its immediate community. Like many schools within the district, it strives to foster an inclusive culture that supports both the social and emotional development of its students. Parents and community members can access resources, district updates, and information regarding enrollment, school calendars, and academic initiatives through the primary Houston ISD website.

321

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHMAYD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	313
Black	7

Hispanic
313 (97.5%)
Black
7 (2.2%)
White
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)924-1720
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
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 45

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45