Garrett Elementary School

12017 Garrett Rd
Houston, TX 77044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 649 students in grades 1-5, Garrett 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Garrett Elementary School's student population of 649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
649 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Garrett Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrett Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7192 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
37%
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19%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
65%
53%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
3%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrett Elementary School's ranking?
Garrett Elementary School is ranked #7192 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Garrett Elementary School?
649 students attend Garrett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Garrett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrett Elementary School?
Garrett Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garrett Elementary School offer ?
Garrett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Garrett Elementary School part of?
Garrett Elementary School is part of Sheldon ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 649 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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