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GRIGGS EC/PK/K

801 REGIONAL PARK DR, HOUSTON, TX 77060 · (281) 985-3760 · Harris County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL763 STUDENTS
Enrollment
763
Elementary
DISTRICT 569 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
695 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
416
Kindergarten
347
Student demographics
White
172%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
47662%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 54%
Black
23731%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 13%
Asian
81%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
213%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Native American
30%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
40353%
Female
36047%

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About GRIGGS EC/PK/K

GRIGGS EC/PK/K is one of the mid-tier primary schools in HOUSTON, Texas, run under ALDINE ISD, with 763 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through K. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 47% above typical.

ALDINE ISD comprises 76 schools with combined enrollment of 56,419 students; GRIGGS EC/PK/K is among them.

On the student-mix side, GRIGGS EC/PK/K logs that 62% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Beyond that, the school reports 31% Black, 3% multiracial, 2% White. By comparison, Harris County as a whole is about 44% Hispanic, so the school skews meaningfully more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, GRIGGS EC/PK/K has 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting GRIGGS EC/PK/K higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 91% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Harris County (around 70%), the school's rate is north of typical.

Around the school, census data for Harris County shows median household income runs about $74,983, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 13%. GRIGGS EC/PK/K is one of 1205 public schools in Harris County (combined enrollment of about 886,911 students).

The closest other public school is GREENSPOINT EL, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Harris County at a glance

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Population
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students

Quick facts

School name
GRIGGS EC/PK/K
District
ALDINE ISD
Address
801 REGIONAL PARK DR, HOUSTON, TX 77060
Phone
(281) 985-3760
County
Harris County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
763
Teachers (FTE)
47
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
695 (91%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
480771012117
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GRIGGS EC/PK/K
What is the total enrollment at GRIGGS EC/PK/K?
GRIGGS EC/PK/K enrolls approximately 763 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does GRIGGS EC/PK/K serve?
GRIGGS EC/PK/K serves grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at GRIGGS EC/PK/K?
Approximately 16.2:1 students per teacher at GRIGGS EC/PK/K.
What is the racial breakdown of students at GRIGGS EC/PK/K?
At GRIGGS EC/PK/K, the student body is approximately 2% White, 62% Hispanic, 31% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is GRIGGS EC/PK/K public or private?
GRIGGS EC/PK/K is a public K-12 school, overseen by ALDINE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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