Grimes Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
54%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
13%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2003–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Grimes Elementary School?
380 students attend Grimes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Grimes Elementary School students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grimes Elementary School?
Grimes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grimes Elementary School offer ?
Grimes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grimes Elementary School part of?
Grimes Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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