Grissom Elementary School

4900 Simsbrook Dr
Houston, TX 77045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grissom 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 6% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Grissom Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Grissom 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 Grissom Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#7913 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
37%
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17%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
76%
53%
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Black
23%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Grissom Elementary School's ranking?
Grissom Elementary School is ranked #7913 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Grissom Elementary School?
477 students attend Grissom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Grissom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grissom Elementary School?
Grissom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grissom Elementary School offer ?
Grissom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grissom Elementary School part of?
Grissom Elementary School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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