This semester, N. Henderson Elementary was proud to be honored for its excellent character education and programs that encourage good behavior. The school's active community recently paid for a number of projects to make the campus look better, such as new mural art that celebrates the diversity of the students. Families in the area still choose the campus because it focuses on hard work in school and personal growth.

Q1. What does the "NES" label mean for Henderson N El?

Ans. Henderson N El is part of the New Education System (NES), which offers "Art of Thinking" courses to help students develop important skills.

Q2. Are there any travel opportunities for students at Henderson N El?

Ans. Yes, Henderson N El is a NES school that lets middle schoolers travel for free within the U.S. and around the world to help them see things from different points of view.

Q3. How does the student-teacher ratio at Henderson N El compare to that of the district?

Ans. Henderson N El has a student-teacher ratio of 8.1, which means that each student gets a lot more one-on-one attention than they would at most other schools in Houston.

Q4. Does Henderson N El have any special classes that aren't part of the regular curriculum?

Ans. Henderson N El offers more advanced enrichment classes in fitness, music, and hands-on science that are taught by experts from the community.

Q5. How does Henderson N El keep an eye on and help each student's academic progress?

Ans. Henderson N El uses ongoing learning assessments to help teachers change how they teach on the spot for both students who are having trouble and those who are doing well.