Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Law 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LAW EL serves the south part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering approximately 8.9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Law Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Law 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 Law Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#5410 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 Law Elementary School's ranking?
Law Elementary School is ranked #5410 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Law Elementary School often compared to?
Law Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Almeda Elementary School, Woodson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Law Elementary School?
426 students attend Law Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Law Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Law Elementary School?
Law Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Law Elementary School offer ?
Law Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Law Elementary School part of?
Law Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Law Elementary School located?
Law Elementary School is located in the South Acres And Crestmont Park neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in South Acres And Crestmont Park.
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