Oak Forest Elementary School

1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 865 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Forest 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 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 865 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Oak Forest Elementary School's student population of 865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
865 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Forest Elementary School is 0.58, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#421 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
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63%
37%
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72%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
58%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Forest Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Oak Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Oak Forest Elementary School?
865 students attend Oak Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Oak Forest Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Forest Elementary School?
Oak Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak Forest Elementary School offer ?
Oak Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Forest Elementary School part of?
Oak Forest Elementary School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 865 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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