Principal's Message

Nora De Leon, Principal 
Phone: 713-845-7492
Email: ndeleon2@houstonisd.org

Welcome to Crespo Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School

At Crespo Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School, we believe every child deserves an education that challenges the mind, inspires creativity, and prepares them to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our students experience a rigorous, engaging curriculum in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, with literacy integrated across every subject. Through purposeful instruction, students learn to think critically, analyze information, solve complex problems, collaborate effectively, and communicate their ideas with confidence.  These are the skills students will need for work, leadership, and continuous learning throughout their lives

What makes Crespo truly unique is the seamless integration of Fine Arts into the educational experience. Our Fine Arts Magnet Program nurtures creativity, confidence, perseverance, and self-expression while strengthening their communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that employers and universities value most. Students in Pre-K through Second Grade explore music, dance, drama, and visual arts through weekly rotations, building a strong artistic foundation. Beginning in Third Grade, students have the opportunity to specialize in the Fine Arts discipline that best matches their interests and talents, allowing them to develop their passions while continuing to excel academically.

At Crespo, we are committed to developing the whole child. Our students leave our classrooms as confident learners, compassionate leaders, creative thinkers, and resilient problem solvers who are prepared to succeed in middle school, high school, college, and beyond. When families choose Crespo, they are choosing a school where academic excellence and artistic expression come together to create extraordinary opportunities for every child.