Very Good
#2455 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 29% in state
Based on limited data
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
Elementary School · RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
2950 BROADWAY, Houston, TX 77017
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 692 schools in Houston. Learn more
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#2,455 of 8,552
In Houston
#134 of 723
public schools
In district
#2 of 6
RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS
School environment
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
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About Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS. Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,455 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 7.5
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 80 students, Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy Compares
See how Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2950 BROADWAY, Houston, TX 77017
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TRAVIS EL (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LOOSCAN EL (rated 6.8/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, KETELSEN EL (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KETELSEN EL Houston | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| NORTHSIDE H S Houston | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| MARSHALL MIDDLE Houston | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| TRAVIS EL Houston | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| CROCKETT EL Houston | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| MARTINEZ C EL Houston | 0.9 mi | 3.1 |
| SHERMAN EL Houston | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| LOOSCAN EL Houston | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Houston | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - HOUSTON NORTH Houston | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LRN Houston | 1.4 mi | — |
| BROWNING EL Houston | 1.5 mi | 3.7 |
| KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS Houston | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| HOGG MIDDLE Houston | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY Houston | 1.6 mi | 8.2 |
| SECONDARY DAEP Houston | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| SMALL STEPS NURTURING CENTER - JENSEN Houston | 1.7 mi | — |
| JEFFERSON EL Houston | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| BRUCE EL Houston | 1.7 mi | 4.9 |
| GREGORY-LINCOLN ED CTR Houston | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77017 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,750
Median Home Value
$146,600
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
Population
30,797
College Educated
10.5%
Homeownership
50.8%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Median Age
32.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
What grades does Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy serve?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy rank in TX?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy ranks #2,455 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy?
100.0% of students at Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (713) 640-3700
Resources & Links
District
RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS- District Enrollment
- 1,888
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,059
- District Rank
- #2 of 6
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