Excellent
#1283 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 15% in state
North Central EL
Elementary School · Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Houston, TX
A Yes Prep Public Schools Inc charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 STRAWN RD, Houston, TX 77039
- Math 46% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Central EL score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2022, reaching 47% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Central 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,567
Median home value
$148,600
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
5.3%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinojosa Ec/pk/kEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Reed AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–5 | 0.3 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Raymond ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 1–5 | 0.4 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 97 | 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.
Yes Prep Public Schools Inc
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #2 of 21
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
North Central EL is listed in YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central EL
North Central EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Yes Prep Public Schools Inc, serving approximately 857 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,283 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central EL
What grades does North Central EL serve?
North Central EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Central EL?
North Central EL has an enrollment of approximately 857 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central EL?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central EL is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central EL rank in TX?
North Central EL ranks #1,283 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North Central EL's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 North Central EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central EL has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is North Central EL a charter school?
Yes, North Central EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Central EL a Title I school?
No, North Central EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central EL?
92.1% of students at North Central 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
- 857
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (713) 842-5650
- Area population (ZIP 77039)
- 28,335
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 77039; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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