Twain Elementary School

About Twain Elementary School

Twain Elementary, within the Houston ISD district, is a high performing elementary school instructing about 870 students from Pre-K to 5th grade. The school mirrors a multicultural community, with an approximate 62% minority student population, and is supported by approximately 49 full-time teachers, providing a student–teacher ratio of about 18:1.

School performance is highly rated, with mathematics and reading proficiency well above district standards, reflecting its academic excellence. Gifted & Talented and project-based STEM programs are among those offered, engaging students in creativity and problem-solving abilities to enhance student outcomes.

Placed in the Braeswood area, the neighborhood boasts median home prices around $630,000. Teachers hold more than ten years of experience, making for stable classroom conditions. Parents cite the school's busy parent-teacher organization, community activities, and extracurricular activities.

Contact Information

Address

7500 BRAES BLVD HOUSTON TX 77025

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Phone

(713) 295-5230

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Website

https://www.houstonisd.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%

Reading 50%

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

49

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

907

Total Students

$56847

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Twain Elementary School

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

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

41

of 129 in Texas

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: 7:30 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 38.1%

Asian 16.4%

Hispanic 22.1%

Black 15.3%

Two+ Races 7.9%

Native Am. 0%

White

38.1%

Asian

16.4%

Hispanic

22.1%

Black

15.3%

Two+ Races

7.9%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 907

51.9%

471 Female

48.1%

436 Male

Student Population

907 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

859 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

International Baccalaureate World School with an engaged PTO that encourages volunteerism and a rich learning community—emphasizing parent engagement and global studies emphasis.

FAQ

1. At what levels does the Twain Elementary School cater?

Twain Elementary School supports students in Pre-Kindergarten-5 th grade level.

2. Is student-teacher ratio in Twain Elementary high?

The population of students per one teacher in Twain Elementary School is about 18: 1, which makes arrangement balanced in the classroom.

3. What is the demographics of students at Twain Elementary School?

The presence of the multicultural population searching about 62% in the Twain Elementary School is representative of the dynamic community.

4. Which are special programs Twain Elementary School offers?

Twain Elementary School has Gifted & Talented programs and project-based STEM experience.

5. How are the prices in housing around Twain elementary school?

The price of homes around Braeswood area in the Twain Elementary School are within the range of $630,000.

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

What Parents Say