WEST UNIVERSITY EL

www.houstonisd.org

1,183 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West University Elementary School (WUES), located in the heart of the West University Place neighborhood in Houston, is a highly regarded institution within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant community involvement, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state. It serves as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, benefiting from a dedicated parent-teacher organization and a long-standing reputation for academic excellence.

The school is well-known for its challenging curriculum and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. As an HISD magnet school with a specialized program in Fine Arts, West University Elementary provides students with opportunities to explore music, art, and creative expression alongside core subjects. With its combination of high standardized test scores, experienced teaching staff, and active parental engagement, it remains one of the most sought-after elementary schools for families residing in the Houston area.

1,183

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST UNIVERSITY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	661
Hispanic	186
Black	29
Asian	208
Two or More	97
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
661 (55.9%)
Asian
208 (17.6%)
Hispanic
186 (15.7%)
Two or More
97 (8.2%)
Black
29 (2.5%)
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)295-5215
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 37

Kindergarten 192

Grade 1 208

Grade 2 195

Grade 3 203

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 190

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST UNIVERSITY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	192
Grade 1	208
Grade 2	195
Grade 3	203
Grade 4	158
Grade 5	190

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST UNIVERSITY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	577	48.8%
Male	606	51.2%

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