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Kujawa Elementary
Kujawa Elementary, nominated by Transcend, is an elementary school in Houston, Texas, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Houston, Texas
Governance Public District School
Grades Elementary
Students 529
Locale Urban
Principal Kim Jenkins
Demographics
Percentage of students*
50%
English Learners
91%
Free/Reduced Lunch
82%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 74%
White —
2+ Races —
Why Kujawa Elementary was nominated
Kujawa implements an innovative model, the Whole Child Model, which integrates multiple tiers of support throughout the school day to build a safe and supportive school climate as well as the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills young children need to regulate their emotions, manage stress, and handle conflicts productively.
Student experience design
To increase student belonging and make sure that every child has one adult they can count on.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
AI For Teacher Productivity |
Less than a year
|
|
Community And Workforce Partnerships |
5+ years
|
|
Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
|
|
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
5+ years
|
|
SEL Integration School-wide |
3-4 years
|
All Practices
AI Literacy
AI For Learning Materials
AI-assisted Tutoring
Family And Community Support Services
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Mental Health Services
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Student-led Goal Setting
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Better support a specific population of students
Better support economically disadvantaged students
Better support students of color
Better support students with disabilities
Improve academic achievement
Improve school culture
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.