Average
#4567 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr
Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
9709 MESA DR, Houston, TX 77078
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 692 schools in Houston.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,838
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
32.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Legacy PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 950 | Compare → |
| Hilliard ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| The Varnett School - NortheastCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Brookline ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 663 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #113 of 272
- District spending per student
- $13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr
Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 432 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,567 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr
What grades does Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr serve?
Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr?
Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr rank in TX?
Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr ranks #4,567 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr a charter school?
No, Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr a Title I school?
No, Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr?
100.0% of students at Fonwood Early Childhood Ctr 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.2%
- Phone
- (713) 633-0781
- Area population (ZIP 77078)
- 14,705
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 77078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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