Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Boone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boone Elementary serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boone Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boone Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boone Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#7090 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
77%
54%
Black
17%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boone Elementary School's ranking?
Boone Elementary School is ranked #7090 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Boone Elementary School often compared to?
Boone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bush Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Boone Elementary School?
511 students attend Boone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Boone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boone Elementary School?
Boone Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boone Elementary School offer ?
Boone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Boone Elementary School part of?
Boone Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Boone Elementary School located?
Boone Elementary School is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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