Sands Point Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sands Point Elementary School?
397 students attend Sands Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sands Point Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sands Point Elementary School?
Sands Point Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sands Point Elementary School offer ?
Sands Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sands Point Elementary School part of?
Sands Point Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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