Turner Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
53%
Black
98%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
259 students attend Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Turner Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Turner Elementary School offer ?
Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Turner Elementary School part of?
Turner Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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