Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James B Havard 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 55% (which is higher 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: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: James B. Havard Elementary serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles, with most students living within an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, even from the furthest edge of the zone, which is about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James B Havard Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
James B Havard 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 James B Havard Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#3287 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 is James B Havard Elementary School's ranking?
James B Havard Elementary School is ranked #3287 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James B Havard Elementary School often compared to?
James B Havard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School, Harvey S Brown 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 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James B Havard Elementary School?
694 students attend James B Havard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of James B Havard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James B Havard Elementary School?
James B Havard Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James B Havard Elementary School offer ?
James B Havard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James B Havard Elementary School part of?
James B Havard Elementary School is part of Galena Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is James B Havard Elementary School located?
James B Havard Elementary School is located in the Northeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northeast Houston.
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