Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red El serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most residents living about a mile away from the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Red Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Red belongs to all of us.
School Rankings
Red Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Red 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)17.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
STEM
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Elementary School's ranking?
Red Elementary School is ranked #1557 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Red Elementary School often compared to?
Red Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elrod Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Red Elementary School?
530 students attend Red Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Red Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Elementary School?
Red Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Elementary School offer ?
Red Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Red Elementary School part of?
Red Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Red Elementary School located?
Red Elementary School is located in the Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Willow Meadows And Willowbend Area.
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