Atherton Elementary is now a Fine Arts Magnet School. We are a learning environment that will develop your child's artistic talents while providing substantial academic growth. Interested applicants should apply using the HISD Magnet application process. Please call if you need any assistance!

 

Atherton Elementary of the Houston Independent School District is "striving for excellence". The school is located in the heart of Fifth Ward, Houston, Texas and services primarily African American students, with a growing population of Hispanics. As the community experiences redevelopment, a slow but continual change in the demographics is evident and is directly influencing the student population at Atherton. Atherton has a mixed population of approximately 575 students. This total is comprised of 80.74% African American, 18.5% Hispanic, and 0.76% Asian. Read more...