Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Landis 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Landis Elementary serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Landis Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Landis 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 Landis Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#6784 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Landis Elementary School's ranking?
Landis Elementary School is ranked #6784 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Landis Elementary School often compared to?
Landis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Landis Elementary School?
545 students attend Landis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Landis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Landis Elementary School?
Landis Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Landis Elementary School offer ?
Landis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Landis Elementary School part of?
Landis Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Landis Elementary School located?
Landis Elementary School is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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