Serving 808 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zelma Hutsell 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School's student population of 808 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#3837 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zelma Hutsell Elementary School's ranking?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is ranked #3837 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Zelma Hutsell Elementary School?
808 students attend Zelma Hutsell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Zelma Hutsell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zelma Hutsell Elementary School?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Zelma Hutsell Elementary School offer ?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Zelma Hutsell Elementary School part of?
Zelma Hutsell Elementary School is part of Katy ISD School District.
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