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Houston Independent School District

4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77092-8501
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Houston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 222 public elementary schools serving 130,259 students in Houston Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
274 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
176,727 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
10,964 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #744 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#744 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
44%
47%
51%
37%
46%
82%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
62%
54%
% Black
21%
13%
% White
10%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,839 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,825 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$2,622 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,620 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,839
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,825
$14,079

Best Houston Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
West University Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3756 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 295-5215
Gr: PK-5 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
River Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1460
Gr: K-5 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Horn Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4530 Holly St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5264
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Kolter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6300 Ave B
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13800 Westerloch Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Travis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3311 Beauchamp St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4790
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Condit Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7000 S Third
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Lovett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 295-5258
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Helms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
503 W 21st St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5130
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Sinclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5161
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 Arnot St
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 867-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2424.
Parker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10626 Atwell Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3634
Gr: PK-5 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Davila Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7610 Dahlia St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 924-1851
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
School At St George Place
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5430 Hidalgo St
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1499
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2929.
Red Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4520 Tonawanda Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3030.
Brookline Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6301 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Deanda Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7980 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(713) 556-9550
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Poe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5100 Hazard St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 535-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Windsor Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14440 Polo St
Houston, TX 77085
(713) 726-3642
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 274 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 176,727 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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