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#7092 of 8,552 schools in TX

Crosby EL

Elementary School · Crosby ISD · Crosby, TX

A Crosby ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14705 FM 2100, Crosby, TX 77532

  • Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.39 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$10,074
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Crosby EL score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Crosby 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$89,740

Median home value

$243,700

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

84.4%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–81.2 mi103Compare →
Barrett ELEnrollment path unverified6.6K–51.9 mi579Compare →
Drew ELEnrollment path unverified5.0K–52.3 mi626Compare →
Newport ELEnrollment path unverified7.01–53.0 mi698Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Crosby ISD

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$10,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crosby EL is listed in CROSBY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crosby EL

Crosby EL is a public elementary school in Crosby, TX, part of Crosby ISD, serving approximately 705 students in grades 1st-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,092 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crosby EL

What grades does Crosby EL serve?

Crosby EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.

How many students attend Crosby EL?

Crosby EL has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Crosby EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crosby EL rank in TX?

Crosby EL ranks #7,092 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Crosby EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Crosby EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Crosby EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crosby EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Crosby EL a charter school?

No, Crosby EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crosby EL a Title I school?

No, Crosby EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crosby EL?

60.6% of students at Crosby 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
1st – 5th
Enrollment
705
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 77532)
31,778
Area average commute
37.7 min
Area median age
34.8
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 77532; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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