Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harvey S Brown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harvey S Brown Elementary serves the northwest part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvey S Brown Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Motto
Empowered to Thrive
School Rankings
Harvey S Brown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvey S Brown Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#3863 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
20%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey S Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School is ranked #3863 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harvey S Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Harvey S Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James B Havard Elementary School, Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harvey S Brown Elementary School?
569 students attend Harvey S Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Harvey S Brown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvey S Brown Elementary School?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harvey S Brown Elementary School offer ?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harvey S Brown Elementary School part of?
Harvey S Brown Elementary School is part of Channelview Independent School District.
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