ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY EL

www.houstonisd.org

Charter School 857 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Energized for Excellence Academy (EFEA) is a specialized magnet school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) that focuses on providing an enriched, rigorous academic experience. The school is known for its "energized" curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects alongside a commitment to high academic standards. By offering a structured learning environment, the academy aims to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering both intellectual growth and character development.

Located in the Gulfton area of Houston, the school serves a diverse student population and leverages the resources of the larger HISD network to support its educational goals. The program typically encourages active engagement from both students and parents, promoting a community-oriented atmosphere. Families interested in specific extracurricular offerings, current enrollment processes, or recent performance ratings are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) for the most up-to-date information regarding the academy’s campus-specific programs.

857

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	778
Black	67
Asian	5
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
778 (90.8%)
Black
67 (7.8%)
White
5 (0.6%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)773-3600
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	839
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

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 178