SHADYDALE EL

www.houstonisd.org

576 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shadydale Elementary is a public school located in the Acres Homes area of Houston, Texas, operating under the jurisdiction of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a neighborhood school, it serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development within the diverse educational landscape of the Houston area. The school is part of a large urban district that emphasizes standardized curriculum and district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student literacy, numeracy, and overall academic performance.

The school’s location on Tidwell Road places it in a long-standing residential community, and it functions as a central hub for families in the 77016 zip code. Like many schools within HISD, Shadydale Elementary works to provide a structured learning environment while navigating the various challenges and opportunities present in the state’s largest school district. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources through the official Houston Independent School District website.

576

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHADYDALE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	252
Black	314
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
314 (54.5%)
Hispanic
252 (43.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.7%)
White
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)633-5150
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	556
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 92