Excellent
#266 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
Neff Ecc
Elementary School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD elementary school where students score 58 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8200 CARVEL LN, Houston, TX 77036
- Math 94% proficient (2011)
- Reading 90% proficient (2011)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neff Ecc score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2009, reaching 92% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Neff Ecc 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$43,853
Median home value
$217,400
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77036; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| White E ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Bonham ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 992 | Compare → |
| Southwest Schools Bissonnet EL CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 455 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Neff Ecc is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neff Ecc
Neff Ecc is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 586 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #266 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neff Ecc
What grades does Neff Ecc serve?
Neff Ecc serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Neff Ecc?
Neff Ecc has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neff Ecc?
The student-teacher ratio at Neff Ecc is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neff Ecc rank in TX?
Neff Ecc ranks #266 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Neff Ecc's MySchoolScout rating?
Neff Ecc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Neff Ecc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neff Ecc has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Neff Ecc a charter school?
No, Neff Ecc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neff Ecc a Title I school?
No, Neff Ecc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neff Ecc?
96.6% of students at Neff Ecc 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (713) 778-3470
- Area population (ZIP 77036)
- 71,036
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 77036; 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, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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