Field Elementary School

703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Field Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Field Elementary School's student population of 423 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Field Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Field Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#188 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Field Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Field Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Field Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Field Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
68%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Field Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Field Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
21%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Field Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Field Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Field Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Field Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Field Elementary School's ranking?
Field Elementary School is ranked #188 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Field Elementary School often compared to?
Field Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvard Elementary School, Travis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Field Elementary School?
423 students attend Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Field Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Elementary School?
Field Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Field Elementary School offer ?
Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Field Elementary School part of?
Field Elementary School is part of Houston ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Field Elementary School located?
Field Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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