Neff Elementary School Houston Independent School District

Neff Elementary SchoolHouston Independent School District

LocationPat Neff Elementary School is located in the Sharpstown area of Southwest Houston. It is situated in the neighborhood bounded by the streets of Beechnut, Gessner, Bellaire, Fondren, and the Southwest Freeway.

Address8301 Neff StreetHouston, Texas 77036

Neff’s MissionWe are dedicated and committed to working collaboratively to provide a diverse and rigorous educational program that addresses the needs of the whole student in order to help every child succeed in the community.

Demographic Data

Approximately 700 students in grades 2- 5 attend Neff Elementary School. This population is ethnically divided into 77% Hispanic, 9% Asian/Pacific Islanders, 12% African-American, and 3% White. Approximately 81% of our students qualify for the free or reduced breakfast/lunch program.

STAAR Test Results 2012-2013Grade 3

Percent Met StandardPhase 1

Campus African American

Hispanic White Asian SpecialEd

EconDisadv

ELL

Reading 85% 85% 78% 100% 79% 83% 74%

Math 81% 77% 78% 93% 57% 80% 89%

STAAR Test Results 2012-2013Grade 4

Percent Met StandardPhase 1

Campus AfricanAmerican

Hispanic White Asian SpecialEd

EconDisadv

ELL

Reading 64% 65% 62% 83% 75% 62% 45%

Math 79% 88% 75% 100% 42% 79% 68%

Writing 63% 47% 63% 92% 50% 61% 46%

STAAR Test Results 2012-2013Grade 5

Percent Met StandardPhase 1

Campus AfricanAmerican

Hispanic White Asian SpecialEd

EconDisadv

ELL

Reading 77% 81% 74% 100% 93% 40% 74% 52%

Math 78% 69% 77% 100% 93% 40% 76% 67%

Science 80% 80% 77% 100% 100% 46% 79% 59%

Faculty and Staff Data:Teachers by Ethnicity and Sex

AfricanAmerican

Hispanic White Asian Male Female

6 17 10 1 2 32

Faculty and Staff Data:Teachers by Years of Experience

Beginning 1-5 Years

6-10Years

11-20Years

Over 20Years

3 13 5 9 5

After School Program

The After School Program at Neff Elementary provides an excellent opportunity for students to participate in an array of academic and enrichment activities. After the school dismissal the students are fed with a snack to get them ready for the classes.

Academic Tutorials

Academic tutorials include Math, Reading, Writing and homework assistance.

EnrichmentClasses

Enrichment classes include Art & Craft, Art Club, P.E. Club, Students News, Computer games/I pads, Cheerleading, Soccer and Yoga Club.

“Rise and Shine”Character Education

ProgramThe Character Education “Rise and Shine” pep rally is a daily event . It will include energizing and child-friendly songs like “I Gotta Feeling”, “Rise and Shine”, “The Neff School Song” and our version of the “Birthday Song”. This is an excellent opportunity for the students to show their Neff pride and represent their grade level through chants during “Role Call”. We will integrate the pledges, the student’s creed, morning announcements and the teacher’s creed. The student of the week will be selected to wear the Eagle mascot once they qualify for the position under the criteria.