North Forest Elementary School

North Forest Elementary School serves 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

North Forest Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of North Forest Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
73%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Forest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Forest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of North Forest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend North Forest Elementary School?
483 students attend North Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of North Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Forest Elementary School?
North Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Forest Elementary School offer ?
North Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is North Forest Elementary School part of?
North Forest Elementary School is part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is North Forest Elementary School located?
North Forest Elementary School is located in the East Little York And Homestead neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in East Little York And Homestead.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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