FRANCIS EL

www.aldineisd.org

770 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Francis Elementary School is a public school located in Houston, Texas, and is part of the Aldine Independent School District. Serving students in the northern area of Houston, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As a member of the Aldine ISD, the school adheres to the district’s broader commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities, preparing students for success in both middle school and beyond through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

The school’s location on Lee Road places it within a community-focused district that prioritizes parent involvement and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of Aldine ISD, Francis Elementary provides its student body with access to various instructional tools and programs designed to meet diverse learning needs. The school’s official website, hosted through the district’s portal, serves as a primary resource for families to stay updated on academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events aimed at cultivating a strong, collaborative school culture.

770

Total Students

47.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCIS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	285
Black	453
Asian	4
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	4

Black
453 (58.8%)
Hispanic
285 (37.0%)
Two or More
18 (2.3%)
White
6 (0.8%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)

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:	ALDINE ISD
Phone:	(281)985-6500
Website:	http://www.aldineisd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	703
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Grade 1 173

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 166

Grade 4 159

Grade 5 132