Like all the public elementary schools in Meyerland, Kolter Elementary School offers an acclaimed magnet program in foreign languages and cultures. Although a Kolter education can start in prekindergarten, the magnet program kicks off in kindergarten, when students begin to explore the languages Kolter offers: Mandarin, French and Spanish. In first grade, students choose a primary language to concentrate on.
Using an integrated, experiential learning approach that emphasizes listening and speaking, Kolter develops foreign language skills while incorporating art, music, physical education and technology instruction. The school provides its nearly 700 students with numerous opportunities to learn about other cultures throughout the school year, regardless of which language track they've selected.
One of four Houston schools irreparably damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Kolter was rebuilt over a span of 3 years. Opened in the fall of 2020, the new building features open and colorful spaces bathed in natural light. The two-story, 91,300-square-foot building also showcases an adjacent playground and garden as part of the revitalized facility.
A Kolter education is prized not just for the amenities of the new building but for its academic results. Students are blowing their Texas peers out of the water in standardized tests for math, science, reading and writing.
Kolter Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
9710 Runnymeade Dr,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Julianne M Dickinson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Niche Grade
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.9%
GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
White
46.4%
Hispanic
27.2%
Black
13.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/4/2022
Great community feel. Beautiful new campus. Staff and principal are amazing. Rigorous compared to other public schools, but the school's success reflects this in their high test scores.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/6/2022
If you could or want to afford a decent house in this area just for the school, then, think twice. The school is having a lot of student discipline issues; teacher student ratio is higher comparing to the other HISD good schools. Principal refused to hire a music teacher for already over two years....
9/23/2022
Beautiful new campus, great principal and support staff. Teachers really care about the students. A bit more homework than other schools, but that is reflected in the great test scores. Great PTO and fundraising is limited to only one big fundraiser per year.
5/5/2016
Wonderful teachers, caring administration. Great opportunities for kids to mature and learn and create lifellong friendships.
4/13/2016
My daughters have been going to this school for 2 years. The intentions are good, however, there is a strong cultural/social presence that permeates the school given the area. The zoned parents hate that it's magnet and look down on "outsiders". It's highly political and favorites run plenty!
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Meyerland Area
List Price Range
$177K - $2.5M
Homes For Sale
19
Average Home Value
$575,052
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Household Income
$132,704
% of College Grads
63.1%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,531 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$825 - $1,780 per month
- Glen Willow Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 10600 S Post Oak Rd
- Houston, TX
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Godwin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Lafayette Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Meyerland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Robindell Dog Park
- Dog Park
Westbury Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Gail Reeves Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
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