Field Elementary School

703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 464 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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 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 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

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 0.55, 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%)
75-79%
41%
80-84%
51%
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
464 students attend Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Field Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 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 18:1, 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 Independent 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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 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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