Skip to main content

Average

#5782 of 8,552 schools in TX

Houston EL

Elementary School · Conroe ISD · Conroe, TX

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

1000 N THOMPSON, Conroe, TX 77301

  • Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$10,349
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Houston EL score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

95.1%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Houston 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 79Very Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,879/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Conroe), 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

$64,885

Median home value

$193,500

Median rent

$1,229/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77301; 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 · tuition6.6privatePK–80.7 mi209Compare →
Anderson ELEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–41.0 mi723Compare →
Armstrong ELEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–41.5 mi633Compare →
Buckalew ELEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–4Not available743Compare →

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.

Conroe ISD

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#51 of 61
District spending per student
$10,349NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Houston EL

Houston EL is a public elementary school in Conroe, TX, part of Conroe ISD, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,782 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Houston EL

What grades does Houston EL serve?

Houston EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Houston EL?

Houston EL has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Houston EL is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Houston EL rank in TX?

Houston EL ranks #5,782 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Houston EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Houston EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Houston EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Houston EL a charter school?

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

Is Houston EL a Title I school?

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

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

95.1% of students at Houston 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 – 4th
Enrollment
596
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 77301)
36,835
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
31.7
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 77301; 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

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.