New Elementary School #9 in Hockley, TX

Waller Elementary #9 is a new 144,000-square-foot school being built at 22323 Holderreith Rd in Hockley, Texas. The project, filed with TDLR as New Elementary School #9, is a $50,000,000 new construction effort by Waller Independent School District. This facility is the largest registered project for the district in the current records, significantly exceeding the scale of its other recent filings.

The school is designed by PBK Architects, Inc., a firm with a portfolio of educational and commercial projects across the Houston area. The estimated cost of $347 per square foot reflects the specialized requirements of modern educational facilities. This pricing is above the Harris County median for new construction, which stands at $88 per square foot based on recent TDLR filings.

Construction Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review process in January 2026. Construction started in January 2026 and is scheduled to finish in May 2027. This build window of 498 days is longer than the Harris County median of 219 days for similar new construction projects. The extended timeline accounts for the complexity of erecting a large-scale public institution from the ground up.

The surrounding community, identified by ZIP code 77447, has a population of approximately 22,766 residents. Median household income in this Census area is $111,932, with a median owner-occupied home value of $296,200. The new school will serve this established residential neighborhood.

William T. Winning is the registered accessibility specialist for Waller Elementary #9. The funding involves public funds and public land, consistent with the district's status as a public entity. Other nearby registered projects include various commercial and residential developments, but this elementary school remains the primary infrastructure addition to the area's educational landscape.