WHARTON K-8 DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
715 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 115 |
| Hispanic | 498 |
| Black | 57 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More | 23 |
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Hispanic498 (69.7%)
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White115 (16.1%)
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Black57 (8.0%)
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Two or More23 (3.2%)
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Asian22 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 393 | 55% |
| Male | 322 | 45% |
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