Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gross 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gross Elementary serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gross Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gross Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gross Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6746 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-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 Gross Elementary School's ranking?
Gross Elementary School is ranked #6746 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gross Elementary School often compared to?
Gross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley West Elementary School, Milne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gross Elementary School?
390 students attend Gross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gross Elementary School?
Gross Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gross Elementary School offer ?
Gross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gross Elementary School part of?
Gross Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Gross Elementary School located?
Gross Elementary School is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
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