SOUTH HOUSTON EL

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

South Houston Elementary is a public school located in South Houston, Texas, serving students as part of the Pasadena Independent School District (PISD). Situated on Main Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and serves a diverse student population typical of the Gulf Coast region. The campus focuses on providing foundational primary education, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of its students.

As part of the Pasadena ISD, the school adheres to the district's broader mission of academic excellence and holistic development. South Houston Elementary utilizes various resources and curriculum programs to support student growth, including bilingual education services and initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps. The school serves as a vital community hub, working to prepare its young learners for success in their middle and high school years through structured classroom instruction and a variety of campus-based support programs.

422

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	382
Black	20
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
382 (90.5%)
Black
20 (4.7%)
White
17 (4.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	PASADENA ISD
Phone:	(713)740-0736
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
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 45

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 77