Henderson J El

About Henderson J El

J. Henderson Elementary is a public school located at 1800 Dismuke, Houston. There are 412 students in grades PK–5 at the campus, and the student-teacher ratio is 19:1. The school has a 50% math proficiency rate and a 51% reading proficiency rate. There are 52% male and 48% female students at the school. The Houston Independent School District has a very structured and academically focused campus. The Art of Thinking program at this school is known for being new and different. The instructional program has a special framework that is based on logic, creativity, and structured reasoning to help students solve difficult problems. Every day, students take part in workshops that focus on building basic skills and critical thinking across the board. After-school activities in the arts and physical education make the overall student experience much better. The prices of homes in this area are usually between $290,000 and $540,000. Parents often say they trust the school because it has a strong community involvement and dedicated teachers. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%

Reading 51%

State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 51% in Reading.

29

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

539

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.11%

Asian 0.56%

Hispanic 95.73%

Black 2.41%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0.19%

White

1.11%

Asian

0.56%

Hispanic

95.73%

Black

2.41%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 539

45.64%

246 Female

54.36%

293 Male

Student Population

539 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

539 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Henderson J El Contact Information

Address

1800 DISMUKE, HOUSTON, TX, 77023

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Phone

(713) 924-1730

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Website

http://www.houstonisd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

J. Henderson Elementary has recently added more interactive digital tools for basic math and reading to its specialized academic programs. The campus celebrated the growth of its students during a "Student Success Expo" that showed off independent research projects. Teachers at this center are dedicated to making sure that all students in Houston feel safe and welcome.

FAQ

Q1. What is the neighborhood like around Henderson J El?

Ans. Henderson J El is in the Gulfgate-Pine Valley area, which is a creative neighborhood in East Houston that is close to the University of Houston.

Q2. How does Henderson J El compare to other Texas schools in terms of academics?

Ans. Henderson J El is one of the top 35 elementary schools in HISD. Its students do better than average on state tests.

Q3. What percentage of the students at Henderson J El can speak more than one language?

Ans. About 64% of the students at Henderson J El are English Language Learners who are in bilingual programs.

Q4. Does Henderson J El have programs for students who are Gifted and Talented (GT)?

Ans. Henderson J El has a special Gifted & Talented program that about 8% of its students are in.

Q5. What is the main goal of teaching at Henderson J El?

Ans. Henderson J El wants to give each student a strong academic base that is tailored to their needs so they can be successful in the future.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Henderson J El

1800 DISMUKE, HOUSTON, TX, 77023

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Henderson J El

1800 DISMUKE, HOUSTON, TX, 77023

About Henderson J El

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Henderson J El Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

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Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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