Gray Elementary School (Closed 2024)

700 W Rd
Houston, TX 77038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 495 students in grades 1-5, Gray 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 was 23% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#6776 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
41%
38%
51%
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gray Elementary School's ranking?
Gray Elementary School is ranked #6776 out of 8,188 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gray Elementary School?
495 students attend Gray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray Elementary School?
Gray Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray Elementary School offer ?
Gray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Gray Elementary School part of?
Gray Elementary School is part of Aldine Independent School District.

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