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Law Elementary School

12401 S Coast Dr
Houston, TX 77047

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Tel: (713) 732-3630

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Law Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Law Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Law Elementary School's student population of 599 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

599 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Law Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Law Elementary School is 0.44, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#5514 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Law Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Law Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Law Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Law Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

27%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Law Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

70%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Law Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

26%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.44

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Law Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

96%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Law Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Houston Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Law Elementary School's ranking?

Law Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What schools are Law Elementary School often compared to?

Law Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Almeda 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 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Law Elementary School?

599 students attend Law Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Law Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Law Elementary School?

Law Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 599 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education