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The Varnett School - Northeast

5025 S Willow, Houston, TX 77035 · (713)631-4396

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–8
Enrollment
344
FTE teachers
16
Student/teacher
21.5:1
District
The Varnett Public School
Designation
Charter

About this school

The Varnett School - Northeast is a elementary school located in Houston, TX, serving grades -1–8 and approximately 344 students. Operated by The Varnett Public School, the campus sits about 19.1 miles from Spring News's newsroom and is part of Spring News's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21.5:1. That ratio is above the state average for TX, suggesting larger class sizes than the regional norm.

The Varnett School - Northeast operates as a publicly funded charter school. These designations affect funding, enrollment policy, and the kinds of state and federal accountability measures the campus is subject to.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. Spring News publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Houston considering elementary placement, The Varnett School - Northeast is one of the campuses Spring News regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about The Varnett School - Northeast? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "The Varnett School - Northeast". For more education coverage, see springnews.org/schools or browse Spring News's latest reporting at springnews.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Varnett School - Northeast located?
The Varnett School - Northeast is located at 5025 S Willow in Houston, TX 77035.
What grades does The Varnett School - Northeast serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 8 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend The Varnett School - Northeast?
Approximately 344 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates The Varnett School - Northeast?
The Varnett School - Northeast is part of The Varnett Public School (NCES LEA ID: 4800073).
Is The Varnett School - Northeast a charter or magnet school?
Yes — The Varnett School - Northeast operates as a publicly funded charter school.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by Spring News from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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