Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shadow Oaks 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 95% 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: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shadow Oaks Elementary serves the west part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shadow Oaks Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Shadow Oaks 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 Shadow Oaks Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#6081 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-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 Shadow Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School is ranked #6081 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shadow Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood Elementary School, The Tiger Trail School, Sherwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
487 students attend Shadow Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Shadow Oaks Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadow Oaks Elementary School?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shadow Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shadow Oaks Elementary School part of?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Shadow Oaks Elementary School located?
Shadow Oaks Elementary School is located in the Northwest Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in Northwest Houston.
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