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UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY

330 N SAM HOUSTON PKY E, HOUSTON, TX 77060 · (281) 414-3974 · Harris County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL36 STUDENTS
Enrollment
36
Elementary
STATE 519
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
24 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
9
Kindergarten
4
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
4
Grade 3
6
Grade 4
4
Grade 5
5
Student demographics
Hispanic
2364%
STATE 54%
Black
1336%
STATE 13%
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
1644%
Female
2056%

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About UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY

UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY operates as a minimally staffed elementary campus in HOUSTON, Texas, run under UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY. Current enrollment sits at 36 students spanning grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 519 students each, so UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY sits 93% leaner than that benchmark.

UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY is a school of UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On the student-mix side, UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY records that 64% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 36% Black. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 44%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY has 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 6.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 67% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, Harris County reports that 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%. Across Harris County's 1205 public schools (combined enrollment of about 886,911 students), UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: PREMIER H S - HOUSTON (GREENSPOINT), around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an inner-city setting. UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

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
UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY
District
UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY
Address
330 N SAM HOUSTON PKY E, HOUSTON, TX 77060
Phone
(281) 414-3974
County
Harris County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
36
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
6.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
24 (67%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
489913523016
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY
What is the total enrollment at UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY?
UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY enrolls approximately 36 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY serve?
UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY?
Approximately 6.0:1 students per teacher at UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY.
How diverse is UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY?
UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY reports a student body of 64% Hispanic, 36% Black.
Is UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY public or private?
UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by UP EXCELLENCE ACADEMY.
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