Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sutton 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sutton Elementary serves the west part of Houston, TX, within an attendance zone that covers approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance from the edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sutton Elementary School's student population of 833 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
833 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Exemplary
School Rankings
Sutton 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 Sutton Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#5838 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
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
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)22%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutton Elementary School's ranking?
Sutton Elementary School is ranked #5838 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sutton Elementary School often compared to?
Sutton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herod Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?
833 students attend Sutton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sutton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutton Elementary School?
Sutton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sutton Elementary School offer ?
Sutton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sutton Elementary School part of?
Sutton Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sutton Elementary School located?
Sutton Elementary School is located in the Sharpstown neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Sharpstown.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is great i graduated from this school if you want ur child to grow up smart take him or her to this school.
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