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Ketelsen El

600 QUITMAN, HOUSTON, TX, 77009

Ranked 2526 of 5501 in Texas

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Ketelsen El

600 QUITMAN, HOUSTON, TX, 77009

Ranked 2526 of 5501 in Texas

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About Ketelsen El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 51% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
422
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.9%
Asian 0.71%
Hispanic 93.84%
Black 3.08%
Two+ Races 0.24%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
1.9%
Asian
0.71%
Hispanic
93.84%
Black
3.08%
Two+ Races
0.24%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 422
51.66%
218 Female
48.34%
204 Male

Student Population

422 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Ketelsen El Contact Information

Address

600 QUITMAN, HOUSTON, TX, 77009

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Phone

(713) 220-5050

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TOP 2526 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ketelsen El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:30 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

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Latest News

The Houston ISD network knows Ketelsen El for its strong bilingual programs and strong ties to the community. The school recently went through the "remarkable transformation" that happened all over the district. This made it easier for students to do well in math, reading, and writing. Campus leaders are working hard to get ready for the 2026–2027 school year. Their main goal is to keep their high expectations for how well students do.

FAQ

Q1. What specialized programs is Ketelsen El widely recognized for?

Ans. Ketelsen El is widely recognized for its robust bilingual programs and its deep engagement within the North Houston community area.

Q2. Did Ketelsen El participate in the recent district-wide academic transformation?

Ans. Yes, Ketelsen El participated in the district-wide transformation, resulting in improved student proficiency across all core academic subjects lately.

Q3. How do parents apply for the magnet program at Ketelsen El?

Ans. Parents can apply for the Ketelsen El magnet program through the official HISD school choice application portal during windows.

Q4. What is the focus of community engagement at Ketelsen El?

Ans. Ketelsen El focuses on building strong relationships with families through regular town hall meetings and cultural celebration school events.

Q5. Are there specific staff members dedicated to magnet programs at Ketelsen El?

Ans. Yes, Ketelsen El has a dedicated magnet coordinator to assist families with the application process and program information details.

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
ML

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
F

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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