Serving 976 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sneed 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% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sneed Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sneed Elementary School's student population of 976 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
Sneed Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sneed Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#7215 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sneed Elementary School's ranking?
Sneed Elementary School is ranked #7215 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sneed Elementary School often compared to?
Sneed Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sneed Elementary School?
976 students attend Sneed Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sneed Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sneed Elementary School?
Sneed Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sneed Elementary School offer ?
Sneed Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sneed Elementary School part of?
Sneed Elementary School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sneed Elementary School located?
Sneed Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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