WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

School Overview
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy, located in the Fourth Ward area of Houston, Texas, is a prestigious magnet school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) renowned for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to bilingualism. The school offers a specialized dual-language immersion program in English and Spanish, designed to foster biliteracy, biculturalism, and high academic achievement for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. By integrating language acquisition with a challenging core curriculum, Wharton provides a unique educational experience that prepares students to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its academic focus, Wharton is highly regarded for its inclusive community and commitment to cultural enrichment. The school attracts a diverse student body from across the district, drawn by its reputation for excellence and its IB (International Baccalaureate) framework, which emphasizes critical thinking and global-mindedness. With its historic location near downtown Houston and a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, Wharton K-8 serves as a flagship institution for those seeking an immersive, high-quality bilingual education in the heart of the city.
715
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White115
Hispanic498
Black57
Asian22
Two or More23
  • Hispanic
    498 (69.7%)
  • White
    115 (16.1%)
  • Black
    57 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    22 (3.1%)
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)535-3771
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 280
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 68
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 82
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 87
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten68
Kindergarten89
Grade 192
Grade 290
Grade 382
Grade 475
Grade 587
Grade 651
Grade 738
Grade 843
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39355%
Male32245%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)