Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Love 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LOVE EL serves the northwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Love Elementary School's student population of 340 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
340 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 ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Motto
A Tradition of Excellence Since 1926
School Rankings
Love 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 Love Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#4093 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)12.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
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 Love Elementary School's ranking?
Love Elementary School is ranked #4093 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Love Elementary School often compared to?
Love Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helms Elementary School, Field Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Love Elementary School?
340 students attend Love Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Love Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Love Elementary School?
Love Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Love Elementary School offer ?
Love Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Love Elementary School part of?
Love Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Love Elementary School located?
Love Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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