Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Osborne 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OSBORNE EL serves the northern part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with most homes located within 0.9 miles of the school and the furthest edge being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Osborne Elementary School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the 'Owl-some' Owls, where children come first
School Rankings
Osborne 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 Osborne Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#5005 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. 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 Osborne Elementary School's ranking?
Osborne Elementary School is ranked #5005 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Osborne Elementary School often compared to?
Osborne Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reece Academy, Vines Ec/pk/k by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Osborne Elementary School?
269 students attend Osborne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Osborne Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Osborne Elementary School?
Osborne Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Osborne Elementary School offer ?
Osborne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Osborne Elementary School part of?
Osborne Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Osborne Elementary School located?
Osborne Elementary School is located in the Acres Home neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Acres Home.
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