School History

Parker Elementary was founded in 1959, and was established as Houston's Original Music Magnet school in 1975. 

Parker Elementary is proud of its accomplishments. 

• American Choral Directors National Conference, Miami Florida - selected to perform
• Capitol Rotunda Performance, Austin Texas
• Concerts with the Houston Chamber Choir
• Chorus Performance with the Doctor's Orchestra, Rice University
• D.C. Festivals, San Antonio, Texas
• Odyssey of the Mind, Regional, state and World Competition
• Energy Magazine Opening Breakfast for the Off Shore Drilling National Conference 
• HISD Winter Fest
• OAKE - Organization of American Kodaly Educations National Conference, Dallas, Texas - selected to perform
• Performances for Political Dignitaries
• Performances at Minute Maid Park for Houston Astros games
• Spring in the Park Festival, San Antonio, Texas -Outstanding Performance Award
• Suzuki Association National Conference, Chicago, Illinois
• Suzuki of the Americas National Conference, Minneapolis, MN
• Texas Music Educators Convention, San Antonio, Texas

 

Parker’s success is largely attributable to the involvement and generosity of our teachers, parents, and surrounding community. We encourage you to learn more about our volunteer opportunities or to come visit us.

Parker Elementary is a 501 c3 registered non-profit. 

Dedicated faculty. Diverse students. Working together.
Parker Elementary’s strong academic performance and reputation is attributable to our experienced faculty and kind support of our parents, PTO, and Parker Friends. 

For many years, from 1997 through 2010, Parker achieved “Recognized” or "Exemplary" status by the TEA (Texas Education Agency).

Parker continues to be recognized by the state for its superior academic achievement, consistently achieving the state education agency's top ratings.