Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eliot Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eliot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eliot Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating Children to Be Independent
School Rankings
Eliot Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eliot Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3259 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eliot Elementary School's ranking?
Eliot Elementary School is ranked #3259 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Eliot Elementary School often compared to?
Eliot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pugh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eliot Elementary School?
500 students attend Eliot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Eliot Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliot Elementary School?
Eliot Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eliot Elementary School offer ?
Eliot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Eliot Elementary School part of?
Eliot Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Eliot Elementary School located?
Eliot Elementary School is located in the Denver Harbor And Port Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Denver Harbor And Port Houston.
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