Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South Belt Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: South Belt Elementary serves the southern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Belt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
South Belt Elementary School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Belt 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 South Belt Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1512 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 South Belt Elementary School's ranking?
South Belt Elementary School is ranked #1512 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are South Belt Elementary School often compared to?
South Belt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Elementary School, Meador Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Belt Elementary School?
690 students attend South Belt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South Belt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Belt Elementary School?
South Belt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Belt Elementary School offer ?
South Belt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is South Belt Elementary School part of?
South Belt Elementary School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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