VALLEY WEST EL

www.houstonisd.org

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley West Elementary is a public school located in the Westbury area of Houston, Texas, and operates as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, student development, and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it functions as a central hub for the families residing in the 77071 zip code, striving to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school’s programming generally aligns with the broader mission of HISD, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and fostering a culture of academic growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Valley West Elementary works to address the varying needs of its students through standardized curriculum and educational support services. Parents and community members can stay updated on the school’s specific events, performance reports, and enrollment information by visiting the official Houston Independent School District website.

505

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY WEST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	320
Black	156
Asian	9
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
320 (63.4%)
Black
156 (30.9%)
White
12 (2.4%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)773-6151
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	459
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 60

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 74