Needs Improvement
#7791 of 8,552 schools in TX
L E Monahan EL
Elementary School · Sheldon ISD · Houston, TX
A Sheldon ISD elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
8901 DEEP VALLEY DR, Houston, TX 77044
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L E Monahan EL score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where L E Monahan 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$92,416
Median home value
$274,500
Median rent
$1,595/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77044; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H M Carroll ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Sheldon Lake ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 1–5 | 1.4 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| Royalwood ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 1–5 | 1.6 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Garrett ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 1–5 | 2.2 mi | 612 | 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.
Sheldon ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
L E Monahan EL is listed in SHELDON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L E Monahan EL
L E Monahan EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Sheldon ISD, serving approximately 638 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,791 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L E Monahan EL
What grades does L E Monahan EL serve?
L E Monahan EL serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend L E Monahan EL?
L E Monahan EL has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L E Monahan EL?
The student-teacher ratio at L E Monahan EL is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L E Monahan EL rank in TX?
L E Monahan EL ranks #7,791 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is L E Monahan EL's MySchoolScout rating?
L E Monahan EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 L E Monahan EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L E Monahan EL has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is L E Monahan EL a charter school?
No, L E Monahan EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L E Monahan EL a Title I school?
No, L E Monahan EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for L E Monahan EL?
92.5% of students at L E Monahan 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
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (281) 454-2900
- Area population (ZIP 77044)
- 55,746
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 77044; 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
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