Lovett Elementary School

8814 S Rice Ave
Houston, TX 77096
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lovett Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lovett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Lovett Elementary School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Love it at Lovett

School Rankings

Lovett Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lovett Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#650 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
69%
44%
73%
51%
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lovett Elementary School's ranking?
Lovett Elementary School is ranked #650 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lovett Elementary School often compared to?
Lovett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kolter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lovett Elementary School?
654 students attend Lovett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Lovett Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lovett Elementary School?
Lovett Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lovett Elementary School offer ?
Lovett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lovett Elementary School part of?
Lovett Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lovett Elementary School located?
Lovett Elementary School is located in the Meyerland Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Meyerland Area.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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