Ella J Baker Montessori School in Houston, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ella J Baker Montessori School is an urban public school in Houston, Texas that is part of Houston Independent School District. It serves 617 students in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.3:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 8

617 Students

32 Teachers

2100 Yupon St

Houston, TX 77006 View local requests

http://www.houstonisd.org

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Ella J Baker Montessori School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Smith

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Ella J Baker Montessori School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

62%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ella J Baker Montessori School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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