MARK WHITE EL

www.houstonisd.org

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mark White Elementary School, located at 2515 Old Farm Road in Houston, Texas, is a notable campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is recognized for its unique identity as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. This designation means the curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global-mindedness, and critical thinking skills, aiming to prepare students to be well-rounded, compassionate global citizens.

Beyond its academic framework, Mark White Elementary is known for its modern facility and community-oriented atmosphere. As part of the larger HISD system, the school benefits from district-wide resources while maintaining a specific focus on high academic standards and the development of the "whole child." By fostering an environment that encourages curiosity and cultural awareness, the school strives to provide its students with a robust foundation for their future education and personal growth.

486

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARK WHITE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	223
Black	143
Asian	35
Two or More	15
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
223 (45.9%)
Black
143 (29.4%)
White
64 (13.2%)
Asian
35 (7.2%)
Two or More
15 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
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)556-6571
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
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 86

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 60