Serving 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fiest 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: FIEST EL serves a central area in Houston, TX, covering approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 1-mile distance from the school, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes, while the furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fiest Elementary School's student population of 856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
856 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fiest 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 Fiest Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#4413 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiest Elementary School's ranking?
Fiest Elementary School is ranked #4413 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fiest Elementary School often compared to?
Fiest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Birkes Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fiest Elementary School?
856 students attend Fiest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fiest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fiest Elementary School?
Fiest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fiest Elementary School offer ?
Fiest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fiest Elementary School part of?
Fiest Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Fiest Elementary School located?
Fiest Elementary School is located in the Copperfield Middlegate Village neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Copperfield Middlegate Village.
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