Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Isaacs 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 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: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ISAACS EL serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest point in the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Isaacs Elementary School's student population of 241 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Isaacs 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 Isaacs Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#7497 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
6%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-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 Isaacs Elementary School's ranking?
Isaacs Elementary School is ranked #7497 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Isaacs Elementary School often compared to?
Isaacs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kashmere Gardens Elementary School, Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Isaacs Elementary School?
241 students attend Isaacs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Isaacs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Isaacs Elementary School?
Isaacs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Isaacs Elementary School offer ?
Isaacs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Isaacs Elementary School part of?
Isaacs Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Isaacs Elementary School located?
Isaacs Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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