Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gleason Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 84% 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: 940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GLEASON EL serves the eastern part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gleason Elementary School's student population of 940 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
940 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gleason Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gleason Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#2244 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 Gleason Elementary School's ranking?
Gleason Elementary School is ranked #2244 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gleason Elementary School often compared to?
Gleason Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frazier Elementary School, Willbern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gleason Elementary School?
940 students attend Gleason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gleason Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gleason Elementary School?
Gleason Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gleason Elementary School offer ?
Gleason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gleason Elementary School part of?
Gleason Elementary School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Gleason Elementary School located?
Gleason Elementary School is located in the Westbridge neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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