Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crespo 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crespo Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Crespo 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 Crespo Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#3708 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crespo Elementary School's ranking?
Crespo Elementary School is ranked #3708 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Crespo Elementary School often compared to?
Crespo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briscoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Crespo Elementary School?
526 students attend Crespo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Crespo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crespo Elementary School?
Crespo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crespo Elementary School offer ?
Crespo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crespo Elementary School part of?
Crespo Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Crespo Elementary School located?
Crespo Elementary School is located in the Greater East End neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Greater East End.
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