Eighth Ave Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Eighth Ave Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Eighth Ave Elementary School?
246 students attend Eighth Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Eighth Ave Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Eighth Ave Elementary School offer ?
Eighth Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Eighth Ave Elementary School part of?
Eighth Ave Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.

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