Tidwell Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
80%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tidwell Elementary School?
601 students attend Tidwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Tidwell Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tidwell Elementary School?
Tidwell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tidwell Elementary School offer ?
Tidwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tidwell Elementary School part of?
Tidwell Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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