Very Good
#1631 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Ault EL
Elementary School · Cypress-fairbanks ISD · Cypress, TX
A Cypress-fairbanks ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21010 MAPLE VILLAGE DR, Cypress, TX 77429
- Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ault EL score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ault EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated856/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,931
Median home value
$342,300
Median rent
$1,684/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 1,140 | Compare → |
| Swenke ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 935 | Compare → |
| Pope ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 990 | Compare → |
| The Connection School of HoustonPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cypress-fairbanks ISD
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #17 of 88
- District spending per student
- $10,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ault EL is listed in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ault EL
Ault EL is a public elementary school in Cypress, TX, part of Cypress-fairbanks ISD, serving approximately 954 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,631 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ault EL
What grades does Ault EL serve?
Ault EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ault EL?
Ault EL has an enrollment of approximately 954 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ault EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Ault EL is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ault EL rank in TX?
Ault EL ranks #1,631 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ault EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Ault EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ault EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ault EL has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Ault EL a charter school?
No, Ault EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ault EL a Title I school?
No, Ault EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ault EL?
38.1% of students at Ault EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 954
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (281) 373-2800
- Area population (ZIP 77429)
- 95,938
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77429; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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