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Oak Forest El

1401 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77018

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 326 of 5492 in Texas

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Oak Forest El

1401 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77018

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 326 of 5492 in Texas

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About Oak Forest El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 74%
Reading 81%
State average proficiency is 74% in Math and 81% in Reading.
50
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
922
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 56.72%
Asian 7.16%
Hispanic 26.03%
Black 4.01%
Two+ Races 5.75%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
56.72%
Asian
7.16%
Hispanic
26.03%
Black
4.01%
Two+ Races
5.75%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 922
48.7%
449 Female
51.3%
473 Male

Student Population

922 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Oak Forest El Contact Information

Address

1401 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77018

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Phone

(713) 613-2536

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TOP 326 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oak Forest 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 – 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

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Latest News

As a top magnet school, Oak Forest El is doing well. It recently held a "Magnet Showcase" where students showed off their new ideas and creative work. The district's plan to improve things by 2026 is working. The school is doing very well, with grades going up in all of the main subjects. Parents are still very happy with the school's teachers and the hard work they do.

FAQ

Q1. What makes the Oak Forest El magnet program unique?

Ans. Oak Forest El features a premier magnet track that integrates innovation and creative excellence into every core academic subject.

Q2. Does Oak Forest El host an annual "Magnet Showcase"?

Ans. Yes, Oak Forest El hosts a showcase where students present their innovative projects and creative achievements to the community.

Q3. What mascot represents the students at Oak Forest El?

Ans. The mascot for Oak Forest El is the Cougar, representing the students' agility and focus in reaching academic goals.

Q4. Has Oak Forest El seen academic gains in recent years?

Ans. Oak Forest El has experienced significant academic gains as part of the district's 2026 systemic turnaround and reform efforts.

Q5. How can parents apply for the Oak Forest El magnet program?

Ans. Families can apply for the Oak Forest El magnet program through the official Houston ISD school choice application portal.

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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