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#6775 of 8,552 schools in TX

Frost EL

Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX

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

5002 ALMEDA GENOA RD, Houston, TX 77048

  • Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism38.4%

Students at Frost EL score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency29%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
29%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.4%

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 Frost 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$54,625

Median home value

$190,900

Median rent

$1,317/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

27.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77048; 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
Iltexas Houston Orem ELCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–50.5 mi733Compare →
Codwell ELEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–51.1 mi346Compare →
Reve Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.2PK–71.2 mi218Compare →
Brookline ELEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–5Not available663Compare →

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
#199 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

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

About Frost EL

Frost EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 469 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,775 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frost EL

What grades does Frost EL serve?

Frost EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Frost EL?

Frost EL has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frost EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Frost EL is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frost EL rank in TX?

Frost EL ranks #6,775 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Frost EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Frost EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Frost EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frost EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frost EL a charter school?

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

Is Frost EL a Title I school?

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

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

96.4% of students at Frost 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
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.4%
Area population (ZIP 77048)
20,430
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
32.3
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 77048; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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