Ruth Conner Sneed Elementary School opened in 1990. Now, the largest elementary school in the Alief Independent School District, it has around 1200 Pre-K through 4th grade students. In Houston, Alief ISD serves the Alief community; Sneed Elementary serves the Westchase area of the district. The school's leadership is headed by principal, Gwendolyn Sandles--an experienced and consummate educator--who demands dedication and commitment from teachers and staff, excellence from students and mutual solidarity and partnership with parents.