SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE

www.houstonisd.org

781 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The School at St. George Place is a highly regarded magnet school located in the Uptown/Galleria area of Houston, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its focus on international education, the school is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). This curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, global citizenship, and a well-rounded academic experience that encourages students to inquire about the world around them.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong academic performance and diverse student body. Because it operates as a magnet program, it attracts families from across the district who are drawn to its rigorous standards, enrichment programs, and emphasis on foreign language acquisition. With a reputation for high parent involvement and a supportive community culture, The School at St. George Place is widely considered one of the top-performing elementary schools in the Houston area.

781

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL AT ST GEORGE PLACE
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	335
Black	190
Asian	92
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Hispanic
335 (42.9%)
Black
190 (24.3%)
White
128 (16.4%)
Asian
92 (11.8%)
Two or More
35 (4.5%)
American Indian
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)625-1499
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 92

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 110